ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) Our vision is to be the premier business organization for expanding opportunities for Latino leadership in the global market. CHAPTER HISTORY:
For ALPFA Miami, it all began in January 2002, when Zameer Upadhya, the then President of Florida International University's Accounting Association, and Manny Espinoza, CEO of ALPFA, worked together to
start the ALPFA Miami Chapter. The dedication to excellence that launched this chapter has not wavered throughout the chapter's history. The Miami Chapter is proud to recognize the following individuals as people who personify the excellence that ALPFA Miami espouses:
2004 - 2008
Alfredo Cepero, National President
2004
Yvette Hernandez, Regional Student of the Year, Florida International University
2005
Zameer Upadhya, National Award, Most Promising Business Professional in Accounting
ALPFA Miami, South Regional Chapter of the Year
Manny Munguia, South Regional Member of the Year
Vanessa Ball Llovera, South Regional Student of the Year
2006
Krystel Ramos, National Award, Student of the Year
ALPFA Miami, South Regional Chapter of the Year
Krystel Ramos, South Regional Student of the Year, Florida International University
2007
Florida International University, South Regional Student Chapter of the Year
Katherine Leal, South Regional Student of the Year, Florida International University
2008
Daniel Zamora, National Award, Student of the Year
ALPFA Miami, South Regional Chapter of the Year
Daniel Zamora, South Regional Student of the Year, Florida International University
2009
Christopher Houseman, National Award, Student of the Year
Brett Friedman is the current ALPFA Miami President. For ALPFA Miami members, this success will be measured by the ability to broaden and enhance their career management skills as well as provide meaningful networking opportunities. Members find support from the organization through events like the Professional Networking Events, the annual Women of ALPFA Event, and the IMPACTO Entrepreneurial Series. ALPFA Miami has one of the nation's largest ALPFA student chapters at Florida International University. We are in the process of developing student chapters at other local universities. We encourage interested parties to join and become involved in our board committees and our continued success.
