YWCA South Florida Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

Miami, Fla.– YWCA South Florida, a leading voice for women, girls and all marginalized individuals across South Florida, has appointed two new members to its 2024-2025 Board of Directors: Jacqueline Bravo, Senior Vice President and Tax Director for BankUnited, and Rodrick Miller, President & Chief Executive Officer at Miami-Dade Beacon Council.

The new board members will contribute their invaluable experience and expertise in key areas to drive forward YWCA South Florida’s mission-focused impact on empowering women and eliminating racism.

Bravo is devoted to supporting women and underserved communities through providing mentorship and leadership opportunities that empower and enrich marginalized individuals. Her deep understanding of tackling complexities and engaging collaboration in an organization will further advance YWCA South Florida through its growth and development.

Miller brings decades of expertise as an economic developer and has distinguished himself through his unwavering commitment to inclusive, sustainable growth in Miami-Dade. His people-centered approach to development will be an asset as YWCA South Florida continues to advance its mission and goals.

“As we continue in our pursuit of advancing gender and racial equality, we are honored to have such a diverse Board of Directors that are dedicated to advocating for justice and freedom for all,” said Kerry-Ann Royes, President and CEO of YWCA South Florida. “These leaders of change bring a breadth of experience and insight that will help as we continue to expand our programming and further our mission throughout the community.”

Bravo and Miller join nine returning members of the board. YWCA’s officers and directors for 2024-25 are as follows:

Officers-

• Stacy-Ann Smith, Chair

• Adriene McCoy, Vice Chair

• Jackie Bravo, Treasurer

• Barbara Martinez, Secretary

Directors-

• Glenn Davis

• Vania Laguerre

• Rosy Lopez

• Rodrick Miller

• Nikki Packer

• Mayela Rojas Sanchez

• Margie Vargas

YWCA South Florida extends its deepest gratitude to our outgoing board members for their invaluable contributions: Dexter A. Bridgeman, Laura Monsalvatge, Monica Richardson, Lisa Shim and Stephanie Smith.

For more information about YWCA South Florida, including its programs, services and upcoming events in the South Florida community, visit ywcasouthflorida.org.

ABOUT YWCA SOUTH FLORIDA

YWCA South Florida seeks to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Combining direct service programming and advocacy, YWCA South Florida works across four key areas: racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; early education; and health and safety of women and girls. The organization has been at the forefront of some of South Florida’s most significant social issues since it was founded in 1920 and has worked to improve the lives of more than 3.1 million adults and children.