Silvia Karman Cubiñá has been named to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's National Arts Advisory Committee. She is the executive director and chief curator of the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach. Before that, she was director and independent curator of The Moore Space in Miami. She also lectured extensively and participated in numerous grant panels and award selection committees.
Michele Centeno named senior managing director, risk management practice at Frank Crystal & Co.
Michele Centeno has been named senior managing director, risk management practice at Frank Crystal & Co., an insurance brokerage firm. She will be based in Miami and will be responsible for the growth of the risk management practice on a national level. She was most recently managing director of Beecher Carlson.
Cristina Mata named associate chief medical officer for Jackson Memorial Hospital
Cristina B. Mata has been named associate chief medical officer for Jackson Memorial Hospital. She is a practicing endocrinologist and was most recently the chief medical officer of Holy Cross Medical Group in Fort Lauderdale.
Elizabeth Durrence named chief operating officer of Kendall Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth "Liz" Durrence has been named chief operating officer of Kendall Regional Medical Center. She was most recently chief operating officer at Palmyra Medical Center in Albany, Georgia.
Joseph Barcie joins Baptist Health South Florida as an assistant vice president
Joseph Barcie has joined Baptist Health South Florida as assistant vice president of international marketing for Baptist Health International. He will be responsible for directing marketing, public relations, advertising, internal and external communications and developing marketing strategies for international patients, physicians, providers and business alliances. Before joining Baptist Health, he was the corporate president of centralized services at International Healthcare Corp. in Dallas.
Steven V. Joyal promoted to chief medical officer for Life Extension
Dr. Steven V. Joyal has been promoted to chief medical officer for Life Extension, a Fort Lauderdale-based diet supplement manufacturer. He was most recently vice president of scientific and medical affairs with the Life Extension.
Christopher Perez-Gurri promoted to partner at Hermelee & Geffin
Christopher Perez-Gurri has been promoted to partner at Hermelee & Geffin, a Fort Lauderdale boutique law firm. His practice is principally focused on construction disputes, complex litigation, contracts, probate litigation and family law. He began his career at the firm more than 10 years ago.
David S. Tupler named a shareholder at Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel
David S. Tupler has joined the Coral Gables-based law firm of Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel, P.A. as a shareholder. He has more than 20 years experience focusing on construction law and commercial litigation in South Florida. He was most recently principal of David S. Tupler, P.A.
Barrington Irving joins Teach For America's Miami-Dade board of directors
Barrington Irving has joined the board of directors of Teach For America for the Miami-Dade region. He will help guide the evolution of Teach For America in Miami-Dade County. He is the founder of Experience Aviation, a Miami-based nonprofit that encourages youth to explore careers in aviation through education programs designed to build math, science, reading, and problem-solving skills. He secured his place in history in 2007 as the youngest person and first black pilot to fly solo around the globe.
Kathleen Cannon named chief executive officer at United Way of Broward County
Kathleen Cannon has been named chief executive officer at United Way of Broward County. She has spent the past 10 years as the COO of Broward House, an HIV and AIDS community service organization, and has been in executive leadership for more than 15 years. She is a licensed clinical social worker. She will begin her new role May 14.
