Meet the Team
Jorge C. Garrido, RFC
Alejandra Garrido, FPQP
Jorge C. Garrido, RFC
Founder & Board Chair
Jorge C. Garrido is the Chief Executive Office of Financial Management Strategies. Financial Management Strategies is an independent financial services firm specializing in providing customized financial solutions for individuals, small businesses, and families through investment advice, retirement planning, insurance
Founder & Board Chair
Jorge C. Garrido is the Chief Executive Office of Financial Management Strategies. Financial Management Strategies is an independent financial services firm specializing in providing customized financial solutions for individuals, small businesses, and families through investment advice, retirement planning, insurance protection, estate planning, and fee-based financial planning.
Email: jorgecgarrido@hotmail.com
Lazaro J. Mur, Esq.
Alejandra Garrido, FPQP
Jorge C. Garrido, RFC
Vice Chair
Lazaro J. Mur, Esq., JD, LLM., (Retired CPA), Founder of The Mur Law Firm, P.A., serving the international business community and high net worth entrepreneurs since 1985. Mr. Mur has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, is named as one of the Top Tax Attorneys in the state of Florida by the Miami Herald, and has been
Vice Chair
Lazaro J. Mur, Esq., JD, LLM., (Retired CPA), Founder of The Mur Law Firm, P.A., serving the international business community and high net worth entrepreneurs since 1985. Mr. Mur has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, is named as one of the Top Tax Attorneys in the state of Florida by the Miami Herald, and has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal.
Email: lmur@murlaw.com
Alejandra Garrido, FPQP
Alejandra Garrido, FPQP
Alejandra Garrido, FPQP
Secretary
Founding Member
Alejandra is the Secretary of The Hispanic Vote of Palm Beach County and an Executive Board Member. Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional, Insurance Agent, and Director of Operations at Financial Management Strategies. Financial Management Strategies is an independent financial services firm specializing in
Secretary
Founding Member
Alejandra is the Secretary of The Hispanic Vote of Palm Beach County and an Executive Board Member. Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional, Insurance Agent, and Director of Operations at Financial Management Strategies. Financial Management Strategies is an independent financial services firm specializing in providing customized financial solutions for individuals, small businesses, and families through investment advice, retirement planning, insurance protection, estate planning, and fee-based financial planning.
Rafael A. Amaro
Pastor Jose Rendon
Alejandra Garrido, FPQP
Treasurer
Wealth Growth Partner was born out of the need to formalize what I was already doing in different latitudes to some of my friends and clients. Degree and Experience: I have 34 years of experience in multiple lines of business and a degree in Computer Programming from the Kishiniosky Economicheski Institute.
Pastor Jose Rendon
Pastor Jose Rendon
Pastor Jose Rendon
Chaplain, Director
Founding Member
Pastor Jose Rendon has been an ordained minister for the last 47 years with the Assemblies of God. In the last 37 years, Pastor Rendon has also had ecclesiastical endorsement as a chaplain with law enforcement agencies.
Email: chp4569@aol.com
Mike Garcia, Esq.
Pastor Jose Rendon
Pastor Jose Rendon
PAC Legal Counsel
Founding Member
Michael Garcia was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, and came to the mainland as a young child. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Broward County in 2003.
Michael has a successful Construction, Commercial Litigation, and Government Affairs Practice located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Email: michael@garciapa.com
William Dawkins
Julio A. Fuentes
Director
Founding Member
Will Dawkins is the Owner and President of Ralytics, LLC.
Email: wjdawkins7@gmail.com
Julio A. Fuentes
Julio A. Fuentes
Director
Julio A. Fuentes, President & CEO of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, founded the organization formed in response to the tremendous growth of Florida's Hispanic population.
Email: julio@fshcc.com
Jerry Sanchez III
Director
Founding Member
Jerry Sanchez III is a Senior Account Executive at Keystone Funding Inc with 33 years of residential lending experience. Specializing in loan product offerings to mortgage companies, banks, and credit unions. Jerry currently serves as Vice-President of Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP). Jerry is
Director
Founding Member
Jerry Sanchez III is a Senior Account Executive at Keystone Funding Inc with 33 years of residential lending experience. Specializing in loan product offerings to mortgage companies, banks, and credit unions. Jerry currently serves as Vice-President of Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP). Jerry is also a founding member of The Hispanic Vote in both Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
Email: gerard.sanchez3@gmail.com
Susan Marie Kufdakis, Esq.
Director
Susan Kufdakis is an attorney for the Department of Children and Families in the State of Florida. She’s also experienced in immigration, civil litigation, intellectual property, and criminal defense. She currently serves as director of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association.
Email: skufdakis@gmail.com
Steve Avila
Steve Avila
Director
Steve Avila is the co-owner of Ivypedia, a Shanghai-based college admissions consulting company. He currently manages its U.S. subsidiary, SA Global Strategies. Steve serves as Vice-President of the Dartmouth Club of Palm Beach and is a Dartmouth College Fund volunteer. Steve is also a member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
Email: steve.avila.11@gmail.com
Matt Lupton
Steve Avila
Director
Matt Lupton is the Owner and President of Total Realty Concepts, LLC, a prominent real estate business in South Florida that has been around for over 20 years.
Email: matt@totalrealtyconcepts.com
Eulises Ibarra
Eulises Ibarra
Director
Eulises Ibarra is a Mortgage Broker with more than 20 years of experience in the Mortgage industry.
Email: eulises@eulisesibarra.net
Orlando Puyol
Eulises Ibarra
Director
Orlando Puyol was elected to the Village Council of North Palm Beach on March 19, 2024, and currently serves as Councilmember.
Orlando was selected by Judy Pierman for Council appointment to the Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Board, where he served for five years. Later he was selected by David Norris, to the golf advisory board
Director
Orlando Puyol was elected to the Village Council of North Palm Beach on March 19, 2024, and currently serves as Councilmember.
Orlando was selected by Judy Pierman for Council appointment to the Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Board, where he served for five years. Later he was selected by David Norris, to the golf advisory board, where he served for four years. Orlando was appointed by the Village Council to serve as the voting delegate of the 2024 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference and was recently appointed to serve on the 2024-2025 Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee - Finance and Taxation.
He owns Puyol Enterprise Inc., a homebuilding and remodeling business.
Email: orlando@puyolfamily.com
Craig Turner
Director
Craig Turner has over 28 years in law enforcement with over 26 years in Palm Beach County.
Email: flngontour@gmail.com
Varisa Lall Dass, Esq.
Varisa Lall Dass, Esq.
Varisa Lall Dass, Esq.
Director
Varisa Lall Dass is a Partner at Kelley Kronenberg, where she concentrates on matters related to all aspects of first-party property insurance defense. She litigates matters regarding homeowners’ claims, mold remediation, and issues related to assignment of benefits.
Varisa serves as Port Commissioner for Group 2 of Palm Beach Co
Director
Varisa Lall Dass is a Partner at Kelley Kronenberg, where she concentrates on matters related to all aspects of first-party property insurance defense. She litigates matters regarding homeowners’ claims, mold remediation, and issues related to assignment of benefits.
Varisa serves as Port Commissioner for Group 2 of Palm Beach County. She also serves on the Palm Beach County Planning Commission, the Business Development Board, the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority Board, and serves on the steering committee for the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ Leadership West Palm Beach program.
In her free time, she enjoys gardening, painting, and spending time with friends and family.
Email: vlalldass@kelleykronenberg.com
Daniel Zapata
Varisa Lall Dass, Esq.
Varisa Lall Dass, Esq.
Director
Daniel is a dedicated educator and community advocate. A second-generation Floridian born and raised in Palm Beach County by Cuban immigrants, Daniel brings a deep understanding of the Hispanic community's values, needs, and aspirations. He is a high school teacher with a background in Spanish language instruction, government, and
Director
Daniel is a dedicated educator and community advocate. A second-generation Floridian born and raised in Palm Beach County by Cuban immigrants, Daniel brings a deep understanding of the Hispanic community's values, needs, and aspirations. He is a high school teacher with a background in Spanish language instruction, government, and economics. In addition to his work education, Daniel has been active in local politics, having twice run for the Florida State House in District 89. His passion for public service and grassroots engagement continues to shape efforts to amplify Hispanic voices throughout the region.
Email: info@votedanielzapata.com
Lucy Vandajen
Lucy Vandajen
Lucy Vandajen
Director
Lucy Vandajen is the CEO of the HWR Foundation. A charitable organization dedicated to community support and outreach for Veterans.
Email: lucy@hrwfoundation.com
Jorge Garcia
Lucy Vandajen
Lucy Vandajen
Director
Jorge Garcia is the CEO and Founder of GarciaStromberg, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm that has been delivering innovative design solutions for more than 30 years. Under his leadership, the firm has designed hospitality, residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional projects throughout Florida, acro
Director
Jorge Garcia is the CEO and Founder of GarciaStromberg, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm that has been delivering innovative design solutions for more than 30 years. Under his leadership, the firm has designed hospitality, residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional projects throughout Florida, across the United States, and in Central America, earning a reputation for thoughtful, design-driven architecture that balances creativity with practical business and community needs.
A graduate of the University of Miami and a licensed architect in multiple states, Jorge is recognized for his expertise in design vision, strategic leadership, and navigating the planning and development process. His collaborative approach, commitment to excellence, and deep understanding of the economic, social, and cultural aspects of development have made him a trusted leader in the architecture and real estate industries.
Email: jorgegarciapvt@gmail.com