2010 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
 President
Name: Magali Jarrin
Email: president@gmshrm.org
Bio: Magali is McQuay International's Human Resources Manager for Latin America. McQuay is a company of the Daikin Group. Before joining McQuay, Magali held leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies such as ACE, Global Crossing and Visa in Miami. She also worked in Costa Rica and Colombia for Chiquita Brands and in Shell and Colgate Palmolive in Ecuador, her native country. She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling from New York University, a Bachelor in Psychology and is a Fulbright awardee. Magali recently earned her Global Professional HR certification (GPHR) and has served in the GMSHRM Board for the last five years.
 President-elect
Name: Cindy J. Lau-Evans
Email: presidentelect@gmshrm.org
Bio: Cindy J. Lau-Evans is the Human Resources Director and a Senior Vice President at MetroBank of Dade County. Prior to joining the MetroBank team, Cindy was the corporate Manager of Employee Relations at The Wackenhut Corporation. She has 20+ years of human resources management experience; including diversity and inclusion, employee relations, conflict resolution, coaching, compliance, training and development, and succession planning. A GMSHRM member since 1996, Cindy served as the 2007 Director for Professional Development and the Director of Diversity in 2008 and 2009. She is a previous Board Member of the Miami chapter of the American Society for Training and Development. Cindy received her BA (Psychology) and her MS (Instructional Design, Organizational Training) from the University of Miami (Coral Gables) where she is a former President of the Caribbean Students Association.
Past President
Name: Zoe Hernandez Wolfe
Email: pastpresident@gmshrm.org
Bio: Zoe Hernandez Wolfe, SPHR, is HR Director, Shipboard and Organizational Development for Starboard Cruise Services. With over 15 years of experience in Human Resources, her specialties include performance management, succession planning, leadership development, training, and coaching. Zoe holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Miami.
 Secretary
Name: Claire Bergquist
Email: secretary@gmshrm.org
Bio: Claire K. Bergquist is the Vice President, People & Leadership Manager at Banco Popular North America. In this role, Claire is responsible for the management of all Human Resources activities in Florida which encompasses 20 banking centers. Prior to joining Banco Popular, Claire was VP, Human Resources Director for the Kislak Organization in Miami Lakes. Claire received a BS degree in Accounting from Villanova University in Pennsylvania and has been an active member of SHRM for many years.
Treasurer
Name: Kathie Alexander, SPHR
Email: treasurer@gmshrm.org
Bio: Kathie is the Assistant Director, Human Resources & Budget at Florida International University’s (FIU) School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. In this role, Kathie is responsible for the financial management of multimillion dollar budgets to include assisting in overseeing the budgets for the acclaimed South Beach Wine and Food Festival. In addition to financial administration, Kathie is responsible for all human resource activities for the school to include: recruitment, performance management, coaching, employee relations, and compensation. Prior to becoming a part of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Kathie served in a leadership capacity providing all human resource management, programs, and oversight for FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus. She is also an active member of South Florida Compensation and Benefits Association, which seeks to “Educate & Connect” compensation and benefits practitioners in the field of total rewards. With over 10 years of experience in Human Resource Management and a MS degree in Human Resource Management from Florida International University, Kathie presents herself as a strategic focused, well-rounded, knowledgeable HR professional.
 Vice President at-Large
Name: Lourdes Rey-Wilson
Email: vicepresident@gmshrm.org
Bio: Lourdes Rey-Wilson is Executive Vice President of Human Resources at TotalBank. She has extensive background in Human Resources management with over 25 years of proven experience in employee relations, recruitment, career and job counseling, benefits, training and EEO compliance. Lourdes is a cum laude graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelors of Science in Childhood Education. She also has a Banking certificate from the University of Florida - Florida School of Banking. Lourdes was a winner in 2006 of the South Florida Business Journal's " Excellence in Human Resources Award" and "Career Achievement Award." Lourdes is an Advisory Board Member of FIU's Alvah Chapman School of Business Masters in Human Resources Management Program. She has served on the GMSHRM Board in the past, serving as Secretary and VP of Foundation.
 Vice President of Membership
Name: Yeimilyn Lorenzo
Email: membership@gmshrm.org
Bio: Yeimilyn Lorenzo is the Corporate Benefits Specialist for Steiner Leisure, a global provider of spa services, manufacturer and distributor of beauty products, and an accredited educator of spa professionals. Yeimilyn was a member of GMSHRM’s Professional Development Committee in 2007 and of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee in 2008 and 2009. She is PHR certified and holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from Florida International University (FIU). She also graduated cum laude from FIU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration majoring in Management and Human Resource Management. In addition to her professional work, Yeimilyn is active in the community as a committed volunteer for many organizations through her work with Hands on Miami.
 Vice President of Marketing
Name: Janet Perales
Email: marketing@gmshrm.org
Bio: Janet Perales is a seasoned community relations professional with over 20 years experience in local and international program development, management, online marketing, communications and community relations. Multifaceted business professional with a career track recognized for developing strategic partnerships and managing successful client relationships. She is a graduate of Cornell University, Miami Fellows Initiative, and Rapport Leadership International. She is very active in the local and professional community holding leadership positions on several boards including LISTA, GMSHRM, Cornell Alumni Club, Hands on Miami as well as the South Florida Veterinary Foundation.
 Director of Programs
Name: Gigi Glazer
Email: programs@gmshrm.org
Bio: Gigi has spent over 20 years in learning and development across several industries from banking to manufacturing and now the cruise industry with Royal Caribbean Cruises. Her experience has included all facets of learning, training, organization and leadership development from facilitation, executive coaching, teambuilding, organizational development and instructional design. Gigi has won both ASTD’s and ISPI”s Award of Excellence for instructional design.
Director of Sponsorships
Name: Rossana Tabares
Email: sponsorships@gmshrm.org
Bio: Rossana Tabares is a Human Resources executive delivering more than 20 years of domestic and international experience in the full spectrum of Human Resources, Talent Management and Organizational Development. As an organizational alignment expert and talent strategist she has held various senior level corporate and consulting positions in organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100, partnering with senior and operational management to develop the internal infrastructure, talent and leadership capabilities required to attain sustainable business results. Rossana holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and has earned both the SPRH and GPHR certifications. She’s been a board member of the GMSHRM for the past three years, serving in different capacities.
 Director of Executive Forum
Name: Alejandro Ceron
Email: executive@gmshrm.org
Bio: Alejandro Ceron is HR Director of the Latin America / Caribbean Region of Marsh Inc., the world's leading insurance broker and strategic risk advisor. He is a multicultural Human Resources Executive with 15+ years of broad and special expertise in HR Corporate. Also, a well respected business partner at the Senior Level including the CEO and Management teams. He assumed his current responsibilities in 2008 as HR Director of Global Consumer and continued to maintain his responsibilities as HR Director for the Latin America / Caribbean Region. Previously, Mr. Ceron also served as MMC Transformational Leader in 2007.
 Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Name: Bettie H. Thompson
Email: diversity@gmshrm.org
Bio: Bettie H. Thompson, relocated to Miami in August 1990 when she joined Miami Dade College (MDC) as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Employee Relations. During her 25+ years of work experience, Thompson has worked for a variety of educational and non-profit institutions such as the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany, Cornell University, Onondaga Community College and the National Urban League in a variety of human resources and management positions. A graduate of Syracuse University, Thompson's community service focuses on her role as the MDC United Way Employee Campaign Manager and Hands on Miami.
 Director, Communications
Name: Odalys Girado
Email: communications@gmshrm.org
Bio: Odalys R. Girado is the Sr. Business Director for Right Hire Staffing Solutions, Inc. in which she oversees the tri-county area. She has been in the staffing services industry for the last 15 years. She graduated from Florida International University in 1995 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and received a certification in Human Resource Administration through FIU’s Center for Management Development in 1998. She remains active in the community through leadership volunteer roles in several non-profits including His House Children’s Home, The American Heart Association, Hands on Miami and the United Way of Miami-Dade County. She is a graduate of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Leadership Miami 2001 class.
 Director, Community Relations
Name: David Nunes
Email: communityrelations@gmshrm.org Bio: With over thirty years of experience in employee benefits, managed care reinsurance and international medical management, David has worked for major national insurers and reinsurers as well as brokerage and consulting firms serving a clientele that has consisted of employers, healthcare providers, health plans and foreign insurers in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. David attended the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the Université de Besançon in France, where he majored in Spanish and French.
 Director, Professional Development
Name: Marylou Ponzi Kay, SPHR
Email: professionaldevelopment@gmshrm.org
Bio: Marylou Ponzi Kay, SPHR, is a human resources executive with experience in a variety of industries: financial services, technology, manufacturing, consumer goods, retail and hospitality. Collaborative and pragmatic, Marylou has been working in Human Resources over twenty years for such global corporations as Michelin, JP Morgan, American Express, Canon, Esselte Pendaflex, Sol Melia, and Benetton. Ms. Ponzi Kay holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees, a certificate in labor relations and speaks several languages. She has been an adjunct Professor in graduate Human Resources at New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, New York, and formerly served on the board of A.C.L.D., a non-profit organization dedicated to the needs of the disabled in the New York metro area. Marylou completed the Miami Chamber of Commerce Senior Executive Orientation Program in 2006.
 Director, Certification
Name: Robert Garcia, GPHR
Email: certification@gmshrm.org
Robert Garcia is the Director of Executive Education at FIU, responsible for educational programs throughout Florida, Latin America and Europe. He has experience in sales and marketing, operations, human resources, leadership consulting, and diversity. Prior to joining FIU, Robert was SVP, Global Accounts at Lee Hecht Harrison, a global leader in human capital solutions. Robert is a Trustee of GMCC and Founder of the Latin American HR Forum. He is on the Board of GMSHRM and Latin Quarter Development Council. He obtained a Master of Business Administration from FIU and is a distinguished graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a BS in Business and is a certified SPHR and GPHR.
 Director, Legislative Affairs
Name: Andrew Rodman
Email: legislative@gmshrm.org
Bio: Andrew Rodman, a shareholder at the law firm Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, focuses his practice on counseling employers on labor and employment-related matters, and defending employers in state and federal court litigation and administrative proceedings before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Andrew graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University (1993) and cum laude from Boston University School of Law (1996).
 Director, College Relations
Name: Tom McGaffic
Email: collegerelations@gmshrm.org
Bio: As Assistant Vice President with Marsh, Inc., Tom McGaffic works closely with Marsh's sister company Mercer to deliver corporate HR solutions including Health & Benefits, Human Capital, Investment and Retirement Consulting. Tom received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University. Tom is active in the community and also serves as Vice Chair, Program Development for Communities in Schools of Broward County.
 Director, Foundation
Name: Theresa Davis
Email: foundation@gmshrm.org
Bio: Theresa Davis, PHR is a human resources professional with over 10 years experience in the industry. She worked for WaMu/Chase Bank as a Team Lead/Sr. Recruiter since 2000 and prior to that worked at Bank of America as a Recruiting Coordinator. Theresa graduated from Barry University with a Bachelor of Science in Management and received a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management from Saint Thomas University. Theresa received her Professional in Human Resources Certification in 2008 from the Human Resources Certification Institute. She has served on the Greater Miami Society for HR Management Board since 1991 in various capacities and is currently the Workforce Readiness Director. She is also an active volunteer with the Sister to Sister Heart Health Foundation since 2007 and has volunteered with the Business Leadership Network of Miami for persons with disabilities since 2008.
 Director, Global Forum
Name: Leticia Borges
Email: globalforum@gmshrm.org
Leticia Borges is a Vice President at Aon Consulting Worldwide based in Miami, Florida. In her role, Leticia is responsible for expanding and managing client partnerships and assisting clients in the development and implementation of solutions that address their global human resources challenges. Leticia’s 22 years of combined experience in the Human Resources field include various corporate Human Resources roles with companies such as CompuServe, Colgate- Palmolive, Seven-up and Unilever.
 Director, Workforce Readiness
Name: Paula Franco
Email: workforcereadiness@gmshrm.org
Bio: Paula Franco has thirty years experience in the staffing industry. She has been with her current employer, Spherion Staffing as a Sr. Manager for 15 years. As an active member of GMSHRM since 2003; she served on the membership committee from 2003-2004 and was the VP of Membership from 2005-2006.
 Coordinator, Pinnacle Award
Name: Linda Friedman
Email: pinnacle@gmshrm.org
Bio: Currently Linda works for Right Hire Staffing and is placed at Miami Dade College Wolfson campus as a Campus facilities Planner. She has implemented workshops and trained various populations on employability skills various populations Linda has extensive experience in placing unemployed and underemployed professionals in all industries. Since joining GMSHRM, Linda was VP, Membership for two years, organized two holiday parties and served on several committees. She received her certification in Human Resources from the University of Miami.
 HR Florida Ambassador
Name: Toni Corleto
Bio: Toni Corleto is a Senior Recruiter for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, the nations' largest hospice organization, headquartered in downtown Miami. Toni has been a member of GMSHRM since 1994 and has served on the Board in several different capacities. She has been the Silent Auction Chairperson for GMSHRM's holiday parties since 1997. In addition to GMSHRM, Toni is the Treasurer for Staffing Management Association of South Florida, Inc., a special interest chapter of SHRM.
District XI Director
Name: Debbie Winkles, SPHR
Email: districtxidirector@gmshrm.org
Bio: Deborah Winkles, SPHR, is Vice President, Human Resources for Great Florida Bank. She has been a member of SHRM and GMSHRM since 1994. Debbie received her Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from Barry University. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the FIU Masters of Science in Human Resource Management program.
You may also contact GMSHRM:
c/o Laura Silverman, Chapter Administrator, 7154 N. University Drive, #299, Tamarac, Florida 33321, Phone: (305) 740-0190, Fax: (954) 726-3492, shrmgm@att.net
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