Ms. Arango grew up with a passion for Higher Education and helping others in her community. She also worked in higher education for over a decade serving in various roles from fundraising as Senior Director of Development, to Deputy Chief of Staff to the President and Executive Director of Government and Community Relations. She brings a combination of her successful fundraising career raising over $50M for the University’s Momentum 2 Campaign, her international business experience, her passion for real estate, customer service, marketing and sales background. Adriana was an integral part of expanding the Real Estate Advisory Boards and raising record breaking funds for the annual Conference for the School of Architecture and the School of Business Administration. She also raised the largest gifts in history of the UM Lowe Art Museum and the School of Architecture.

Her relationship building skills with individuals, parents, corporations and foundations have been critical to her success in the various roles in her career. Prior to joining the University, Ms. Arango worked as an Executive for Neiman Marcus Group and Federated Department Stores. Ms. Arango was instrumental in the implementation of companywide customer service programs. Ms. Arango was also named Executive of the Year for overall outstanding performance. She previously worked in the fashion industry in business development and model management and  developed a wide range of U.S. and international clientele including world renowned fashion designers, retailers, print magazines and fashion photographers. Ms. Arango scouted, developed and managed the careers of several international super models.

Ms. Verdeja holds an Associates in Arts Degree, a Bachelor in Business Administration degree from Barry University and is a Candidate for Masters in Liberal Studies from the University of Miami. Ms. Verdeja, fluent in Spanish, serves as an active volunteer, committee, and board member for several organizations in the South Florida community. Some of the organizations include the Florida Red Cross, Coral Gables Community Foundation, Chamber South and a few others. She has recently been awarded the Rock Star Award by Miami Women Who Rock, Board Member of the Year for the Coral Gables Community Foundation and Hispanic Women of Distinction Award.

Yesenia Moreno is an Executive Vice President of New Edge Associates.

Representing several large institutions within the Florida and Northeast region, Yesenia has pioneered in the staffing industry for the last 25 years. With a strong network that supports her.  Her knowledge and experience in the South Florida market is second to none.

Ambition is a word she has come to know well. Yesenia Moreno is a woman with endless drive and her knowledge of the market has made her a key element in the industry. She is an active Board Member of Chamber South, Sebastian Strong and serves on the Executive Board for South Florida Banking Institute. Co-Chair of Sponsorship for Hard Hats & High Heels a Habitat for Humanity. She is part of the Hispanic women’s Network Committee for South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Former Executive Board member of the Coral gables Chamber of commerce, Former Chapter President and founding member of BNI Platinum, former President of NAPW Coral Gables Chapter and President of International Association women. She is also a member of Doral Chamber of Commerce, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Latin Builders Association.