MIAMI – The Miami-Dade Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board (HAAB), under the Office of Community Advocacy elected three officers for the 2021-2022 term during its March meeting.

• Jose Diaz as Chairperson: He is the founder and owner of The Accountant Firm. He was appointed by Board of County Commissioners Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz, District 12.
• Francesco Duberli as Vice Chairperson: He is the founder and chief executive officer of Survivor’s Pathway. He was appointed by County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, District 6.
• Melissa Saldana as Second Vice Chairperson: She is a contracts officer in Miami-Dade County. She was appointed by County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, District 5.

The Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board serves to improve the quality of life of Hispanic citizens-to identify and monitor the needs or interests of Hispanic citizens, develop programs addressing such issues, encourage involvement of Hispanics in matters of community concerns, support the development of Hispanic in leadership roles, and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners legislation supporting Hispanic issues.

The Board holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Director Natalie Milian at 305-375-5098, and to obtain high resolution photos, please email Communications & Media Director Griselle Marino.

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