Miami Global Forum 30x30

30 Global

Women Leaders

will be in Miami

to inspire action

April 29

2025

Pérez Art

Museum Miami

of Miami-Dade County

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Casey Camp-Horinek at the Miami Global Forum 2024 leading indigenous voices.

"Women are on the frontlines of advancing climate solutions in Miami-Dade County. We must work together globally to build resilient and future ready communities for all".

DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA

Miami-Dade County's first-ever woman Mayor

“State of Para want a be the best host of all COPs, There will be leaders from several nations discussing climate change to update the Paris agreement and, in this way, allow humanity to move towards a more sustainable future”.

Hana Ghassan

Vice-governor of Pará and president of the COP30 State Committee (Brazil)

“Climate has that same parallel as the pandemic, and we have to lead in the same way. We have to have that same kind of boldness that reduced the time that task forces and committees met before from months to minutes”.

Madeline Pumariega

First female president appointed to lead one of the nation's largest educational institutions, Miami Dade College (MDC).

“Today we know that the climate and biodiversity conventions are aimed at preserving human life on this planet in all its forms, and that is what we must continue to protect from the COP16 Presidency”.

Julia Miranda Londoño

Congresswomen of Repubic of Colombia (COP16 Presidency)

Women Leaders for Earth

Each year 30 global women leaders will be in Miami to inspire action by a generation that needs answers by 2030

Daniella Levine Cava

Marina Colorado

Marina Colorado has worked in television for more than 15 years in the USA, Colombia and Spain. She’s been a part of France 24 en español from its very beginning in 2017. For four years she produced and hosted the weekly environmental show and traveled to Glasgow, Sharm el-Sheik and Dubai for special coverage of the UNFCCC climate conferences. In 2022 Marina moved back to her hometown of Madrid, Spain, where she works as France 24’s news correspondent. She believes there is a huge gap between the impact of the climate crisis and its coverage in the media, especially in the Spanish-speaking world.

Daniella Levine Cava was elected Miami-Dade County's first-ever woman mayor in November 2020, after 40 years of advocacy for South Florida families. As mayor, she oversees nearly 30,000 county employees, serves nearly 3 million residents, and manages an annual budget of nearly $12 billion. She is focused on building a more resilient and prosperous Miami-Dade. Her initiatives include combating gun violence, building a future ready economy full of opportunity, tackling the housing crisis, and preserving our precious environment. A social worker, lawyer, and activist, she previously served as the County Commissioner for District 8 and worked with vulnerable populations through Legal Services of Greater Miami and Catalyst Miami, an organization she founded. With her husband, Dr. Robert Cava, she raised two children, Eliza and Edward, in Miami-Dade

Scarlett Lanzas

Sonia Succar Ferré is the founder and president of Futura Climate Strategies. She is a versatile professional with a passion for enhancing communities and markets through practical strategies aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change. Sonia has 15 years of experience across various sectors, including leadership roles in government, private, nonprofit, and philanthropy.

As a LEED AP, Sonia started her career as a senior field engineer with Turner Construction. She worked on the Southeast region’s largest multi-modal project, the $2 billion Miami Intermodal Center, a hub that now connects Miami’s International Airport to multiple regional transit systems.

Sonia then worked for the City of Miami and was instrumental in developing the city’s first Climate Action Plan. She designed and managed their first LEED Silver Certified Green Lab Resource Center, and secured $4.7 million in federal funding. Sonia then became the first Environmental Manager for the City of Coral Gables’ sustainability program, where she led the development of their Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and Tree Canopy Plan.

After serving in city administration, Sonia established the world’s first-ever $10 million global water prize at the Everglades Foundation, which attracted 140 teams from 11 countries and led to the development of innovative technology to combat phosphorus pollution. Sonia then went on to serve as the leader of the Cities Program in Florida for The Nature Conservancy. She collaborated with 26 cities worldwide to redefine conservation and prioritize the needs of communities that are experiencing rapid urbanization and the public and social health effects of climate change.

As a strategic advisor to The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, Sonia launched their first Community Resilience Pod in Miami-Dade County to support scarcity and environmental challenges during a public health crisis. She has been recognized for her contributions with the “Woman Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination” award from the City of Miami Mayor and Commission.

Sonia currently serves as the Chair of the $400 million Miami Forever Bond Citizens' Bond Committee. She serves as a member of the advisory board of the Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership at Florida International University and supports initiatives that pay tribute to her grandfather's public service legacy and equip FIU students and the wider community with the necessary skills to bring about positive social change through civic engagement.

Sonia sits on the boards of two organizations: Far Away Projects, which supports social impact projects around the world, and Island Corps, a volunteer corps of educators focused on creating a more sustainable Puerto Rico.

Sonia earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Growth Management from

Rollins College and a Master's degree in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development from Harvard University, where she explored fuel costs and congestion with wireless electric vehicle technology.

Sonia lives between Florida and Virginia with her husband, José Javier Rodríguez, an Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training in the Department of Labor, and their two young sons.

Veronica Arias

Sonia Guajajara

Paloma Teppa is a Miami-based Biophilic artist, co-founder, and creative director of Plant The Future, Inc. She was born in Córdoba, Argentina and received her degree in Industrial design from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in 1993, and a Fine Arts Certification from the Accademia Albertina Di Belle Arti in Torino, Italy in 2000. With a deep-rooted passion for sustainability and an unyielding love for the natural world, Paloma has pioneered a movement that seamlessly blends art and biophilia, creating opportunities

for humans to reconnect with the natural environment, and thus with the essence of nature itself. In doing so, Paloma hopes that we can all become a little more conscious of how entwined we are in the interworking of Mother Earth. Nature is an invitation to experience the pure essence of life, to flow with it is to feel deep peace, love, abundance, and well-being in ourselves and with the world around us.

Indigenous leader

Cristina's expertise spans science diplomacy, public affairs, multilateral agreements, urban planning and innovation for sustainability.

Today, she leads the global agenda on Net-Zero Nature-Positive Cities at the World Economic Forum. Before joining the Forum, she was special advisor to the Executive Director of the Alexander von Humboldt Institute – the Colombian Institute for Biodiversity, from where she designed and advanced the global positioning of the BiodiverCities by 2030 initiative, entrusted by the executive office of the President of Colombia.

In previous years she worked with public, private and non-governmental organizations, leading the establishment of new protected areas for biodiversity in Latin America; implementing tech-enabled strategies to track global commodity-driven deforestation; facilitating agreements between indigenous communities, public and private sectors; and convening national and international forums to discuss the ecological challenges of economic growth.

Her academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, a Masters' degree in Conservation and Rural Development and specializations in Science Diplomacy and Sustainable Finance.

Madeline Pumariega

Madeline Pumariega is a trailblazer in higher education, serving as the first female president appointed to lead Miami Dade College (MDC), the nation's largest educational institution.

Before assuming the presidency at MDC, Pumariega made history as the first female and Hispanic chancellor of the Florida College System (FCS). During her tenure, several of the FCS’s 28 colleges – which serve 800,000 students – rose in the rankings of U.S. News & World Report and Florida was also named No. 1 in higher education by U.S. News. In 2019, Pumariega became the executive vice president and provost of Tallahassee Community College.

A visionary leader with a passion for education and workforce development, under President Pumariega’s presidency at Miami Dade College, she has secured more than $100 million in funding. Dedicated to shaping higher education to meet the evolving needs of industries, Pumariega prioritizes collaboration with business partners to align educational programs with workforce demands, ensuring talent is prepared for the future of work.

In addition to her role at MDC, Madeline Pumariega continues to make a profound impact on education at local, state and national levels, serving on the Board of American Council on Education and serving as Chair on the Board of the Florida Prepaid Foundation. In addition, Pumariega is the First Vice Chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Orange Bowl Committee.

Julia Miranda

JULIA MIRANDA LONDOÑO

Lawyer, Javeriana University, Bogotá Colombia, with a graduate degree in Environmental Law at the Externado de Colombia University.

Head of National Parks of Colombia (January 2004 to December 2020).

Head of the Environmental Authority of Bogota (2001 and 2003).

Head of the Environmental Advisory Office of the Urban Development Institute of Bogota (1.999 - 2001).

Vice-President for South America (2008-2012 ) of the

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and subsequently appointed as Deputy Chair of the Commission until September 2021.

Professor of Environmental Law at the Universidades Javeriana, Externado de Colombia and Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario with the respective Departments of Environmental Law as a professor of the subject of Protested Areas and Territorial Planning.

In 2022 elected as a Congress woman to the House of Representatives (2022-2026).

Paula Caballero

Dilian Francisca Toro Torres (Guacarí, Valle del Cauca; January 7, 1959) is a physician specialized in rheumatology and politician. She is the current Governor of Valle del Cauca for the period 2024 - 2027, previously she had also done so between 2016 and 2019.

She served as president of the U Party from 2020 to 2023.

She was mayor of Guacarí in 1992, secretary of health of the department of Valle del Cauca in 1995. Between July 2002 and February 2013 she was Senator of the Republic, position she resigned due to an investigation for alleged money laundering, investigation archived in 2018 by the Supreme Court of Justice after determining that there was insufficient evidence1 for a formal investigation.

She was president of the Senate between 2006 and 2007. She also served as Governor of Valle del Cauca between 2016 and 2019 and the period 2024-2027.

In 2016 she was President of the National Federation of Departments and in 2019 she was elected by Colombia Líder as the best Governor among special category 1 and 2 departments.

In July 2008 she was investigated by the Attorney General's Office for money laundering. Between July 24, 2012 and August 1, 2013 she was detained in the Centro de Estudios Superiores de la Policía, by order of the Supreme Court of Justice, which ordered her to be arrested with a security measure while her actions were investigated. She regained her freedom by order of the Prosecutor's Office due to expiration of terms; however, the Attorney General's Office filed the disciplinary investigation against Toro because, according to the evidence submitted to the case, it cannot be inferred that the former congresswoman participated in these facts. “There is no reference that the former congresswoman deployed any conduct that had the potential to alter the proper functioning of the State and therefore the achievement of its purposes,” said the Public Prosecutor's Office at the time. In 2018, the First Delegate Prosecutor's Office before the Supreme Court of Justice precluded the investigation as it did not find evidence linking her to money laundering or links with illegal organizations.

Joan Godoy

She served as president of the U Party from 2020 to 2023.

She was president of the Senate between 2006 and 2007. She also served as Governor of Valle del Cauca between 2016 and 2019 and the period 2024-2027.

In 2016 she was President of the National Federation of Departments and in 2019 she was elected by Colombia Líder as the best Governor among special category 1 and 2 departments.

Brigitte Baptiste

Meet Destiny Wagner, a 28-year-old from Punta Gorda, Belize, whose influence spans continents. Armed with a degree in Marketing from Pace University, Destiny is the founder of Seasoned Lingo Games, pioneering cultural preservation through innovative gaming experiences. Additionally, she shines as a TV host at Legacy Markets, championing local artisans and sustainable practices.

As Belize's Sustainable Tourism Ambassador, she advocates for responsible travel and environmental stewardship. Moreover, Destiny has collaborated with various branches of government, leveraging her platform to promote positive messages and effect change on a national scale.

As a digital influencer, Destiny partners with sustainable brands like Garnier Green Labs, utilizing her influence to inspire eco-conscious living. Her efforts have earned her recognition as their Caribbean Ambassador, solidifying her role as a global advocate for sustainability and cultural preservation.

In 2021, Destiny made history for her country by representing Belize at the Miss Earth pageant, surpassing over 70 delegates to claim victory. Notably, she became the first black woman with dreadlocks to win an international pageant, further cementing her status as a trailblazer and inspiration to many.

Paula Hopkins

Aleandra Scafati

Serena Williams

Karen is in the business of guiding conscious companies in their quest to turn visions into reality. She promotes the business paradigm that focuses on people, planet, purpose and prosperity. Karen has over 20 years’ experience working with global brands including managing projects for celebrity brands such as George Foreman, Bob Marley and Akon. She is recognized as a super connector and a trusted advisor.

She has a passion for climate change, oceans and impact. Most recently, she is advising the Sustainable Ocean Alliance and is an advisor for DaughterForEarth.org, co-founded by Jody Allen which is giving grants to woman worldwide who are impacting climate change. She is head of strategic partnerships for Farmbox Foods, hydroponics in shipping containers. And, she is a Limited Partner at Visionary Private

Equity Group (VPEG), a mature, purpose driven fund, with a focus on leveraging technology to scale good. She supports both VPEG and their largest investor, the Oliver Family Office. Previously, she supported a Life Below Water SDG14 event featuring Parley for the Oceans and model Alessandra Ambrosio, moderated a fireside discussion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ocean plastics featuring Andrew Forrest, Minderoo Foundation and consulted for the Rainforest Alliance.

In 2014, Karen launched her own consulting company to support organizations with business development, sustainability strategies, marketing, events and impact investing. One of her first projects included a C-suite position with the Akon Lighting Africa initiative, which brought solar energy solutions to more than 1 million rural households in over 10 countries. One of her many skills is her ability to

foster strategic partnerships between like-minded organizations. Her efforts led to the first African-made solar street light assembly plant in Mali and to the donation of solar street lights to a UAE royal family project in a refugee camp in Jordan.

Prior to consulting, Karen was founding member of the House of Marley leadership team and launched the House of Marley brand in over 20 countries. She touched all aspects of the business, developed and executed marketing plans and managed agency relationships to support Bob Marley’s vision of creating a better world through earth-friendly audio products.

She is an Ambassador for the Global Blockchain Business Council where she has spoken on panels hosted on Sr. Richard Branson’s Necker Island and home in Morocco. She is a Founding Member of 100 Woman@Davos and an Advisory Council Member of Thunderbird School of Global Management. Karen is a Board Member for PlayingForChange.org Foundation, co-founded by Whitney Kroenke Walton

which builds music schools globally for social change. She is an MBA graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Indigenous leader

Ati-Quigua

Líder indígena Arhuaca de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, donde fue formada en la cosmovisión

Sé o Sei, Kogui-Iku, por los mamos mayores, que significa vivir en armonía con los ciclos y procesos

vitales de la naturaleza. Administradora Pública, Magíster en Gobierno y Políticas Públicas de la

Universidad Externado de Colombia; ha sido Comisionada indígena para la paz de Colombia;

Defensora de los Derechos de las poblaciones étnicas y campesinas, los Derechos de la Naturaleza

y el Buen Vivir a nivel nacional e internacional; docente en diferentes instituciones de educación

superior; elegida Concejala de Bogotá en tres periodos 2004-2007, 2008-2011, 2020-2023, siendo

experta en liderar, formular, implementar y hacer seguimiento a políticas públicas para pueblos y

comunidades Negras, Afrodescendientes, Raizales, Palenqueras, Indígenas, Rrom y campesinos.

Igualmente, su trabajo ha propendido por gestionar y facilitar espacios de diálogo con instancias de

coordinación del orden nacional y territorial, del Distrito Capital, para garantizar de manera real y

efectiva la inclusión del enfoque de género, diferencial étnico y de derechos, promoviendo profundas

transformaciones sociales en el camino de la paz.

Ganadora del Premio Internacional Daniele Po 2016, que tiene una tradición internacional de

reconocimiento a las mujeres y asociaciones que trabajan por el ambiente y los derechos humanos.

Otorgado por la Unión Europea, el Gobierno y el Parlamento de Italia, Ciudad del Vaticano y la

Universidad de Boloña.

Betty Osceola

Indigenous leader

Alix Lebec – Founder & CEO, LEBEC

For 20+ years, Alix Lebec has been advising and growing organizations across the philanthropy and

sustainable finance ecosystem.

As a member of the founding and executive leadership team—alongside co-founders Gary White and

Matt Damon—Alix spent the past decade building and scaling WaterEquity, a high performing global

asset manager investing in water and sanitation. She previously worked at the World Bank in Paris and

Southeast Asia, followed by the Clinton Global Initiative and Water.org—where she mobilized $260

million in capital and built winning teams.

In 2020, Alix launched Lebec Consulting to support philanthropists, investors, and entrepreneurs

worldwide and shape a paradigm shift in our global financial ecosystem. She currently serves as an LP

and impact advisor at Polymath, a co-founder of the World Climate Tech Summit in Miami, and a regular

media contributor on innovative finance and investing in women in emerging markets.

Alix holds a Master of Science in Social Policy and Development with Merit from the London School of

Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from the American University of Paris.

Indigenous leader

Manuela Mejía

Hanna Ghassan

JULIA MIRANDA LONDOÑO

Lawyer, Javeriana University, Bogotá Colombia, with a graduate degree in Environmental Law at the Externado de Colombia University.

Head of National Parks of Colombia (January 2004 to December 2020).

Head of the Environmental Authority of Bogota (2001 and 2003).

Head of the Environmental Advisory Office of the Urban Development Institute of Bogota (1.999 - 2001).

Vice-President for South America (2008-2012 ) of the

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and subsequently appointed as Deputy Chair of the Commission until September 2021.

In 2022 elected as a Congress woman to the House of Representatives (2022-2026).

Daniela V. Fernandez

At the age of 19, Daniela V. Fernandez founded Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) as a college dorm room idea at Georgetown University. Since 2014, Daniela has built SOA into a global organization that is cultivating and accelerating innovative solutions to protect and sustain the health of the ocean.

Over the last decade, SOA has cultivated the world's largest network of next-gen leaders, ecopreneurs, advocates, mentors, and partners—all working to create solutions for the largest challenges facing our ocean.

Today, Daniela is recognized as an international thought leader and has been honored as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, LinkedIn's Top Voices in Social Impact, World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Expert Advisor to the Earthshot Prize, Member of the Friends of Ocean Action, and more.

Lisette den Breems

Josefina Klinger

I am a builder, a planner and a practitioner of putting people first. I have developed strategies, initiatives, and organizations with regenerative sustainability and social impact at their core that have won Cannes Lions and established first-of-its-kind policy alike. I am a dynamic, market-savvy leader driven by culture, climate, and brand development. My collaborative, partnership led work has notably won two FastCompany World Changing Idea Awards, a FastCompany Most Innovative Company Award, and I was named a top 100 Culture Creator in the U.S. My diverse roster of partners and clients includes the likes of H.P., Coca-Cola, IKEA, Ikea Foundation, Virgin Unite, Bacardi, AEG, LiveNation, SeaLegacy, OnlyOne, Planetary Guardians, and legislative leadership across the Americas and in Europe. I am as passionate about inclusive, transparent, and innovative social change as I am about facilitating unique, show stopping campaigns that are award winning and movement making.

With nearly fifteen years of experience leading diverse teams to success, I understand the critical importance of championing individual strengths to reach company goals. I live in both Miami and the Bay Area and can be found either swimming or hiking (or trying to fit both into one day). I have strong networks in New York, London, LA, Shanghai and Stockholm and I genuinely enjoy traveling for work, soaking in all that our world has to offer. This has shaped my worldviews; facilitating diversity of thought is always at the center of what I do.

I am confident in my strong leadership and organizational skills. I am passionate about relationship development and I thrive in setting strategic direction, driving change and lifting others.

Indigenous leader

I aGreetings, LinkedIn community! 🌍🌱 I'm Ana Milena Plata Fajardo, an accomplished economist deeply committed to environmental sustainability, equitable development, and addressing pressing global challenges.

With a PhD in Forest Engineering and an MSc in Development and Environment, I've made a positive impact in esteemed institutions like the World Bank and the Colombian Ministry of Environment.

As the former president of Asocarbono's board, I spearheaded initiatives that advanced the Colombian carbon market, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.

Now, as CEO of BIOFIX GROUP, our mission is to harmonize environmental conservation, sustainable economic growth, and empower local communities.

We aspire to be global leaders in sustainable solutions, combatting climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, inspiring responsible business practices, and fostering environmental awareness.

Reconciling economic development with forest conservation and social progress is a rewarding challenge. I'm dedicated to supporting developing countries in sustainable forest management, climate-smart agriculture, and emissions reduction.

With expertise in economics and forest engineering, I strive to contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Let's collaborate on this transformative journey towards a brighter, greener, and socially equitable future! 🌟 #Sustainability #EnvironmentalLeadership #ClimateAction #SocialEquality #ForestConservation #BIOFIXGROUP

Indigenous leader

Manuela Mejía

Daniela Armijos

Sylvia Earle (née Reade, Gibbstown, New Jersey, August 30, 1935) is an American marine biologist, explorer and author. She is the author of numerous documentaries for National Geographic since 1998. Sylvia was the first chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and was named by Time magazine as the first Hero of the Planet in 1998.

She has dedicated her life to studying the state of the oceans. He has also collaborated in the study of the damage caused by several oil spills produced during the first Gulf War or those caused by tankers such as the Exxon Valdez or the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. In 2018 he received the Princess of Asturias Award for Concord23.

Cecilia Requena

Melissa Medina has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, operator, investor, community leader and philanthropist. A native to Miami, FL, Melissa Medina is Co-founder & CEO of eMerge Americas with a mission of helping transform South Florida into a global tech hub. The eMerge Americas signature event, launched in 2014, is a global tech conference held annually at the Miami

Beach Convention Center. With Melissa’s leadership, the eMerge Americas conference now attracts more than 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. In addition to the annual conference, eMerge organizes year-round executive summits, innovation challenges, startup pitch competitions, masterclasses, webinars, a world-class global accelerator program, as well as publishes venture activity

and investment insights reports. Melissa is also a Partner at Medina Ventures, an early-stage venture fund, as well as the President of the Medina Family Foundation, which has a mission to fund local initiatives that focus on mentoring children and empowering families. Melissa was named by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the “2023 Power Leaders in Technology.” Melissa also sits on the

Board of The Miami Foundation. She is passionate about transforming Miami into a global technology hub and supporting Miami-based non-profits who seek to empower tomorrow's leaders. Most importantly, Melissa is a mother and most passionate about her 5 children.

Adriana Balbo

Kate Landon

General Laura J. Richardson is a native of Northglenn, Colorado and a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado. She was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army and trained as an Army aviator. She holds a master's degree in National Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy of the National Defense University.

General Richardson previously served as Commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, which is the Army Service Component for U.S. Northern Command.

Other previous appointments as a General include; Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Chief of the Army Legislative Liaison to the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C. She has served as Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, International Security Assistance Force Headquarters in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Kabul, Afghanistan; Deputy Commander, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas; and as Chief of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command at Fort Hood, Texas.

Throughout her career, General Richardson has commanded from the Company level to the Theater of Operations level. She commanded an Assault Battalion with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in combat, deploying with her unit from Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Iraq in 2003-04 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). She has also held numerous positions in various locations including being the Military Assistant to the Vice President of the U.S. at the White House in Washington, D.C., serving as the Army's legislative liaison to Congress at the U.S. Capitol, and as the Army Campaign Planner at the Pentagon.

General Richardson's medals and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal (awarded twice), Defense Superior Service Medal (awarded twice), Legion of Merit (awarded four times), Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (awarded five times), and Air Medal (with Numeral 7). She also holds several unit, service and campaign awards, and numerous badges, including the Combat Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Senior Army Airman Badge, Vice-Presidential Service Badge and the Army Staff Badge.

She is married to Lieutenant General (Retired) Jim Richardson, U.S. Army, and they have one daughter and one granddaughter.

Indigenous leader

Indigenous leader

The Earth requires strong voices in light of minimal progress in international negotiations – personal visions capable of inspiring social change for millions of human beings. The 30 women participating in the closing of Climate Week Miami share stories of struggle, innovation, resilience, sensitivity, and leadership, all aimed at realizing a planet that aspires to have 30% of its areas protected by 2030. Across generations, they unite in the face of a jeopardized destiny that resonates on a universal frequency: the survival of our civilization. This union of forces is embodied in the Miami Global Forum 30x30.

Hemispheric Dialogue on Wetlands

The Everglades are the most extensive wetlands in the United States of America, the native peoples who inhabit the Americas are the true custodians of nature. An ancestral dialogue within the framework of Climate Week Miami 2025 between the native peoples of the countries of the region to raise awareness and design strategies to achieve the objectives of 30% of the planet protected by 2030.

The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians is a federally recognized Native American tribe in the U.S. state of Florida. Along with the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, it is one of three federally recognized Seminole entities.

Place: Miccosukee Tribal Territories in the Everglades

Hosted by /ˌmɪkəˈsuki/, MIH-kə-SOO-kee

One Hundred Women Leaders from our Community Invited to the Closing

of Climate Week Miami

To strengthen the leadership of environmental organizations in the State of Florida, partners will be able to send fitty* women from their governance structures for the closing event of Climate Week Miami at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.

*One per NGO

To celebrate Latino leadership, Miami-Dade County Colleges and Universities will be able to nominate fifty* young women between the ages of 18 and 30 for the closing event of Climate Week Miami at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.

*Ten per academic institution

Highlights 2024

Thank you to the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for support Women Leaders

The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) , officially known as the Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County , is a contemporary art museum that moved in 2013 to the Maurice A. Ferré Park in downtown Miami, Florida . Founded in 1984 as the Fine Arts Center , it was renamed the Miami Art Museum from 1996 to its new name in 2013 after the opening of its new building, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, at 1103 Biscayne Boulevard. The PAMM, along with the $275 million Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and an urban park under construction in the area and scheduled for completion in 2017, is part of the 8-acre Maurice A. Ferré Park (formerly Bicentennial Park, Museum Park).

Event by invitation only at rsvp@30women.org

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