Jeff Bartel

The Aspire Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of underserved young adults worldwide through a fully funded leadership development program that catalyzes leaders of tomorrow to make a positive impact in their communities. The Aspire Leaders Program focuses on low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates from around the world to join a free online interactive leadership development journey spanning classroom and career. The… Show more

The Aspire Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of underserved young adults worldwide through a fully funded leadership development program that catalyzes leaders of tomorrow to make a positive impact in their communities. The Aspire Leaders Program focuses on low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates from around the world to join a free online interactive leadership development journey spanning classroom and career. The program includes participants from 190 countries and partners with over 100 organizations globally. Show less

A select invitation-only CEO forum group for sharing challenges and solutions

Venture Miami is the City of Miami's initiative to become "the capital of capital" and an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem that delivers for everyone. Venture Miami seeks to provide concierge support for founders and funders; connect talent to jobs; meaningfully support diversity, equity, and inclusion; bring connections between new-to-market entities and the existing commercial ecosystem; and support regional collaboration among other local governments, economic development agencies… Show more

Venture Miami is the City of Miami's initiative to become "the capital of capital" and an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem that delivers for everyone. Venture Miami seeks to provide concierge support for founders and funders; connect talent to jobs; meaningfully support diversity, equity, and inclusion; bring connections between new-to-market entities and the existing commercial ecosystem; and support regional collaboration among other local governments, economic development agencies, and organizations. www.venturemia.org Show less

The HBS Alumni Angels of South Florida, established by the Harvard Business School of South Florida and comprised of Harvard alumni, is an angel investor group committed to investing in early-stage businesses and supporting the local South Florida area startup ecosystem.

The South Florida Business Journal Leadership Trust is an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their views with the South Florida Business Journal audience and readership.

The Baptist Health Foundation supports and expands Baptist Health’s hospitals and health care facilities throughout South Florida to provide outstanding patient care, and it assists Baptist Health facilities in keeping pace with technology and equipment advances, perform cutting-edge research, and offer continuing education opportunities to medical staff. Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy… Show more

The Baptist Health Foundation supports and expands Baptist Health’s hospitals and health care facilities throughout South Florida to provide outstanding patient care, and it assists Baptist Health facilities in keeping pace with technology and equipment advances, perform cutting-edge research, and offer continuing education opportunities to medical staff. Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to a charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Show less

The Board of Overseers of the University of Miami School of Business Administration is composed of individuals "who have exceptional stature in the business community...and are national and international business leaders who share a spirit of innovation and excellence, and have strong interest and influence in the community and education." The Board works alongside the Dean, Faculty and Administration to guide the school to global preeminence; advise, promote, strengthen and enhance the… Show more

The Board of Overseers of the University of Miami School of Business Administration is composed of individuals "who have exceptional stature in the business community...and are national and international business leaders who share a spirit of innovation and excellence, and have strong interest and influence in the community and education." The Board works alongside the Dean, Faculty and Administration to guide the school to global preeminence; advise, promote, strengthen and enhance the school's mission, goals, initiatives, strategic planning and programs; strengthen its reputation; and enhance its financial resources and its ties to corporate, governmental and nonprofit communities. Show less

Established in 1946, the University of Miami Citizens Board is composed of a highly select and sought-after group of business, professional, and civic leaders, elected to the board by invitation only, who actively support the University's philanthropic efforts and promote University of Miami (UM) programs. Since its inception, the Citizens Board has raised nearly $400 million for the University and advanced nearly 100 members to the University's Board of Trustees. Members not only each make a… Show more

Established in 1946, the University of Miami Citizens Board is composed of a highly select and sought-after group of business, professional, and civic leaders, elected to the board by invitation only, who actively support the University's philanthropic efforts and promote University of Miami (UM) programs. Since its inception, the Citizens Board has raised nearly $400 million for the University and advanced nearly 100 members to the University's Board of Trustees. Members not only each make a generous annual unrestricted contribution to the University and secure funds from other individuals, corporations and foundations, but they are active participants and leaders in University programs with students, faculty, administrators, and facilities on all of the University's campuses. Show less

Miami Children’s Health Foundation’s Diamond Society is an exclusive group that honors those individuals who provide major philanthropic support for Miami Children’s Hospital on a significant and sustained basis. The Society's members ensure that Miami Children's Hospital is world-wide leader in pediatric medicine, that the children and families at Miami Children's Hospital are provided with access to expert care, and that the hospital meets the evolving medical needs of all its children… Show more

Miami Children’s Health Foundation’s Diamond Society is an exclusive group that honors those individuals who provide major philanthropic support for Miami Children’s Hospital on a significant and sustained basis. The Society's members ensure that Miami Children's Hospital is world-wide leader in pediatric medicine, that the children and families at Miami Children's Hospital are provided with access to expert care, and that the hospital meets the evolving medical needs of all its children patients. Show less

The Children's Movement is a citizen-led, non-partisan coalition of Floridians focused on informing political, business and civic leaders, and the parents and people of this state, about early childhood learning – and encouraging them to make the well-being and education of our children our highest priority, including in the way we invest our public resources.

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce’s advance business success and member engagement in Coral Gables and beyond, through its commitment to inclusiveness, relevancy, and integrity. Founded in 1925 by Coral Gables visionary George E. Merrick, the Chamber is comprised of businesses and professionals whose goal is to expand the local economy. The Chamber has 1,600+ members and approximately 20 working committees and task forces. It hosts a variety of events each month, creating an opportunity for… Show more

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce’s advance business success and member engagement in Coral Gables and beyond, through its commitment to inclusiveness, relevancy, and integrity. Founded in 1925 by Coral Gables visionary George E. Merrick, the Chamber is comprised of businesses and professionals whose goal is to expand the local economy. The Chamber has 1,600+ members and approximately 20 working committees and task forces. It hosts a variety of events each month, creating an opportunity for business leaders to network, connect and strengthen their relationships. Show less

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, commonly called The Arsht Center, is Florida's largest performing arts center--composed of the Ziff Ballet & Opera House, the Knight Concert Hall and other performance spaces--and is located on Biscayne Boulevard in the Omni neighborhood of Downtown, Miami, Florida.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants, and is one of the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world. Fairchild has field programs in over 20 countries, and includes museum, laboratory, learning center and conservation research facilities. It is also the home of the American Orchid Society. Fairchild's mission is to save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of… Show more

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants, and is one of the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world. Fairchild has field programs in over 20 countries, and includes museum, laboratory, learning center and conservation research facilities. It is also the home of the American Orchid Society. Fairchild's mission is to save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants; fundamental to this task is inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world. Show less

The Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County's official economic development entity, is a not-for-profit, public-private organization that focuses on job creation and economic growth by coordinating community-wide programs; promoting minority business and urban economic revitalization; providing assistance to local businesses in their expansion efforts; and marketing Greater Miami throughout the world.

The Orange Bowl Committee is a nonprofit, volunteer member-driven sports organization that promotes and serves South Florida. The organization was created in 1935 with the mission of generating tourism for South Florida through an annual football game and supporting events. Composed of over 100 top business and community leaders, the Orange Bowl Committee features a year-round schedule of events and promotes championship sporting events, including the Orange Bowl college football playoff and… Show more

The Orange Bowl Committee is a nonprofit, volunteer member-driven sports organization that promotes and serves South Florida. The organization was created in 1935 with the mission of generating tourism for South Florida through an annual football game and supporting events. Composed of over 100 top business and community leaders, the Orange Bowl Committee features a year-round schedule of events and promotes championship sporting events, including the Orange Bowl college football playoff and championship games and other activities to inspire youth, engage the community, and enhance the South Florida economy. It also maintains a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Show less

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in South Florida, representing nearly 500,000 eemployees of member companies. It is a catalyst to help members grow, improve and protect their businesses. The organization is dedicated to building the best environment for business in the Americas and committed to improving the economic vitality of South Florida by educating and advocating for solutions to members’ business needs. The Chamber is the largest business advocacy… Show more

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in South Florida, representing nearly 500,000 eemployees of member companies. It is a catalyst to help members grow, improve and protect their businesses. The organization is dedicated to building the best environment for business in the Americas and committed to improving the economic vitality of South Florida by educating and advocating for solutions to members’ business needs. The Chamber is the largest business advocacy organization in Florida. Show less

Florida Grand Opera is Florida's oldest arts organization and America’s seventh-oldest opera company, founded in 1941 by Arturo di Filippi. It is one of the country’s leading opera companies and is one of the premier cultural institutions in the southeastern United States. Florida Grand Opera has brought some of the world's leading opera singers and opera productions to South Florida for eight decades. Among its notable performers, a 1965 production of Lucia di Lammermoor with Joan Sutherland… Show more

Florida Grand Opera is Florida's oldest arts organization and America’s seventh-oldest opera company, founded in 1941 by Arturo di Filippi. It is one of the country’s leading opera companies and is one of the premier cultural institutions in the southeastern United States. Florida Grand Opera has brought some of the world's leading opera singers and opera productions to South Florida for eight decades. Among its notable performers, a 1965 production of Lucia di Lammermoor with Joan Sutherland featured a young Italian tenor, Luciano Pavarotti, in his American debut. Show less

The Vizcayans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for Vizcaya Museum & Gardens through special events, member and donor programs, and bequests. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that preserves the Miami estate of agricultural industrialist James Deering to engage our community and its visitors in learning through the arts, history, and the environment. The Vizcayans' mission is to assist the Museum and Miami-Dade County in addressing the complex and… Show more

The Vizcayans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for Vizcaya Museum & Gardens through special events, member and donor programs, and bequests. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that preserves the Miami estate of agricultural industrialist James Deering to engage our community and its visitors in learning through the arts, history, and the environment. The Vizcayans' mission is to assist the Museum and Miami-Dade County in addressing the complex and clostly needs of Vizcaya through its advocacy, and the organization plays an important role in preserving Vizcaya and making the Museum accesible to all. Show less

Gulliver Preparatory School is a co-educational private college preparatory day school with an international and national reputation for excellence across academics, athletics, activities, scholastic leadership, and community engagement of students, parents, faculty, and alumni. Located in Greater Miami's Pinecrest and Coral Gables municipalities, the school enrolls more than 2,300 students in Grades PreK-3 through 12 on its upper and lower campuses.

United Way of Miami-Dade brings together people and organizations from across the community who share in its vision, and who have the energy, passion, expertise and resources, to create opportunities for a better life for all. The organization is one of the nation's largest United Way chapters and focuses on the things that everyone needs for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.

Leadership Florida is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization composed of business, civic, education and government leaders across the state, actively engaged in understanding and serving Florida. The organization builds a sense of statewide community by identifying and training individuals with the passion and commitment to help make great things happen. In addition, the organization engages Floridians by providing essential information and a meaningful forum for their opinions, and create… Show more

Leadership Florida is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization composed of business, civic, education and government leaders across the state, actively engaged in understanding and serving Florida. The organization builds a sense of statewide community by identifying and training individuals with the passion and commitment to help make great things happen. In addition, the organization engages Floridians by providing essential information and a meaningful forum for their opinions, and create opportunities for shared experiences that are inviting, inspiring and of lasting value. Show less

Adjunct Professor, University of Florida Levin College of Law, teaching life and career strategy to law students. University of Florida President's Council, Platinum Level. Member of the University's Governmental Affairs Council, assisting with University advocacy before the Florida Legislature and Governor. Member, External Relations Committee, working to promote the University of Florida in South Florida. Law Alumni Council member (prior).

The Strategic Forum is composed of top-level, C-suite business leaders from diverse backgrounds in South Florida and in New York dedicated to the exchange of ideas, development of long-term personal and business relationships, and the facilitation of business opportunities among members and their respective networks.

The Builders Association of South Florida (BASF), established in 1944, serves the building trade association field in South Florida with a focus on excellence in government affairs. The BASF represents South Florida’s building industry, to maintaining high standards in building, construction and development, and its members are dedicated to fulfilling the "American Dream” of affordable home ownership for everyone.

Camillus House is the largest private provider of direct services of food, clothing, shelter, addiction counseling, behavioral health, and job training to the poor and homeless in South Florida.

Miami Children’s Museum is a non-profit educational institution founded in 1983 focused on meeting the exhibit and experiential needs of children in South Florida's multicultural community. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine, and create. The museum, one of the largest in the nation, offers interactive exhibits, programs, and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.

The Good Government Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, sponsored by the University of Miami and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, whose mission is to cultivate leaders of excellence in South Florida through the development and training of elected officials as well as those aspiring to run for office, and to engage the community in its governance through outreach and education.

The Coral Gables Community Foundation inspires impactful philanthropy through charitable funds and programs using local knowledge, expertise, and trusted relationships. The foundation.provides the philanthropic conduit to connect individuals and corporations looking to positively impact the success of the community. The Merrick Society is composed of community leaders creating a dedicated personal philanthropic legacy for their community and to support the causes they care about most.