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.

Breanna is an MIT-trained architect turned technologist with a passion for bridging digital and physical environments. From GPS-enabled smart helmets to autonomous AI-driven recommendation engine for electric vehicles, she has overseen projects spanning the Future of Work, IoT, Smart Transportation, Mobility, Buildings and Cities, and is an advocate for human-centered design solutions that improve the livelihoods of individuals and the communities they reside in.

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.

Kelvin comes to The Underline after a number of years working in Atlanta with Turner Field and WeWork on the operational side of the business. He has a B.S. in Finance and an M.B.A. in Management. He is passionate about empowering people to believe in themselves and making the world a better place for the next generation.

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.

Maria previously worked at Brightline Trains, a high-speed passenger rail system headquartered in Miami and now proudly serves as The Underline’s Finance and Operations Coordinator. Maria is excited to partner with The Friends of The Underline in order to enhance, improve, and define Miami’s quality of life, access and connectivity. Maria received her Bachelor’s Degree from Pace University in New York and her Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Miami.

Ana is a creative digital entrepreneur, growth hacker, and futurist. She has brought her expertise in storytelling, content creation, and social media to a wide range of industries from startups to corporations. After 7 years of immersing herself in Miami’s growing innovation community, she joined The Underline. She is passionate about working to increase the standard of living for the place she calls home.

Ashley is an experienced event professional with a background in the non-profit sector. Prior to The Underline, she was the Events and Marketing Manager at the Coral Gables Museum. Ashley has worked for several multinational companies including HBO Latin America and Discovery Channel. She graduated from Florida International University with a B.S. and a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management.

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.