Team

Prior to founding Friends in 2014, Meg owned First Media Direct, a breakthrough target marketing company catering to the broadcast television industry. She has also held executive marketing and management positions in the public relations, advertising, technology, and real estate industries. Meg has a B.A. in English from Vanderbilt University and has served on a number of philanthropic boards.

Patrice has worked as an urban planner across the nation to create walkable, safe and resilient communities. Prior to working with Friends of The Underline, she served as the Sr. Manager of Planning, Transportation and Resilience for the Miami DDA; led Neat Streets Miami; and developed the Safer People, Safer Streets Action Plan and the Miami-Dade Complete Streets Guidelines.

Amy has founded/co-founded five community organizations including Dream in Green, the Arsht Center’s young patrons group, The Green Room Society, and Overtown Music Project. Prior to working with The Underline, Amy was the Director of Annual Giving and Community Engagement for the National YoungArts Foundation. Amy received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her law degree from the University of Miami School of Law.

A Miami native, Masi manages community outreach for The Underline. Before working for The Underline, Masi worked for the Children’s Movement of Florida, as the Director of Outreach and Engagement. Masi graduated with an A.A. degree from Miami Dade College and has a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology from Florida International University. He earned a Master’s Degree in Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

A native of Miami and a graduate of University of Miami’s Environment, Culture, and Media Master’s program, Jamal brings over 15 years of  digital marketing experience with non-profit, government, entertainment, and academic organizations.  Formerly the marketing coordinator for Miami Herbert Business School Graduate Business Programs at the University of Miami, Wilson supports The Underline’s vision to be a world-class destination for community building, arts, and environmental awareness events.

On her return to Miami, Kate became a volunteer in 2018 and subsequently a dedicated team member of Friends of The Underline. Previously, Kate worked with global travel industry leaders to market their concepts, capture and maintain data, and provide analysis on membership categories, demographics, and opportunities. Kate is delighted to call Miami her home and to be involved in The Underline and the Miami community.

Maggie is a marketing expert who specializes in creating digital content through storytelling and design. She has experience in the automotive industry where she helped dealerships optimize their brand.  With a B.S. in Communications from Florida International University, Maggie is eager to help strengthen the relationship between The Underline and the community.

Ariel has an extensive background in field operations and the nonprofit sector. She has spent the last several years planning, producing and executing special events for Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO). Ariel has worked for several nonprofit organizations including ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Make-A-Wish Foundation. She is a Miami native and graduated from Florida State University where she received a B.S. in Hospitality Management. 

A native of Jamaica, raised in South Florida and a graduate of Florida International University, Christina Brown brings expertise in event planning with non-profit and family-friendly programming.  She is excited to contribute to the team as The Underline increases engagement with both the surrounding residents, commuters, and visitors.

Natalee Collazo joins The Underline as a full time team member after 4 years as an outstanding volunteer for community outreach and partnership events.  As a graduate of Florida International University and a Miami native, Collazo brings her passion for community engagement and philanthropy,  implementing The Underline’s strategic plan and streamlining the organization’s operations.