I have lived in the Miami area for 22 years, and have seen our metropolis grow and grow up. I am excited to be part of this team and to work towards creating a community rich in ideas, cultural diversity, and provocative thinking.

My passion is storytelling and when I chose Miami as my home away from home almost 10 years ago I knew the city and its diverse population had amazing stories to tell and ideas worth spreading. Super excited to be part of this amazing group and be able to raise awareness of themes so dear to the city like culture, architecture, art and technology and happy to give back to this wonderful community.

As a resident of Miami 9+ years, I am very excited to be a part of a growing movement to make Miami the next innovation and technology hub. My passions are building humane technology, creating a future that is inclusive and equitable, and espousing the spirit of optimism in everything I do. I have been active in fields of tech innovation, amplifying causes for underserved groups, and giving back to the community via engagement for 15+ years.

There is nowhere in the world like Miami. Born and raised here, this vibrant metropolis with a lush, tropical landscape lives in my heart. Thanks to innovation, community initiatives and leadership from the most unusual places, we’re recognized as one of the fastest growing cities and we continue to evolve as a diverse, cultural population attracting people from all over the world. Surrounded by unique perspectives and exposed to a globally conscious community, Miami has become a living, breathing thinktank igniting big conversations. With my almost 20 years of PR experience and through TEDxMiami’s initiatives, I hope to continue supporting the community’s voices that represent important topics like climate change, equal opportunity, affordable housing, advancement of technology, and beyond.

As a lover of learning, expansion and potential, I strive to create connections with people and their dreams. Whether it be business growth or creating a vibrant brand, my mission is to help people be, so they can create and thus inspire. A Miamian of over 30 years, the city's lush tropical vibe and the cultural mesh helps to cement my desire for union and connection. I'm here to help TEDxMiami grow their exposure and create more awareness in how we grow as a whole.

The purpose behind founding TEDxMIami was to elevate Miami by bringing together the best ideas. I have a passion for building teams and hosting audiences, and I believe Miami’s diverse culture makes it an ideal city for innovative thought.

He joined Knight in 2016 as program officer on the Knight Arts team and led the administration of the Knight Arts Challenge, an open call for transformative ideas in the arts. He has held various positions in healthcare administration and policy analysis, engineering research, and in film, television, live music and festival production. Prior to Knight, Ganuza was production director of the Rhythm Foundation, a Miami Beach-based arts presenter that harnesses the power of live music and international cultural exchange to enrich the lives of South Floridians. He is a graduate of the Council on Foundation Career Pathways program, a leadership development program that advances excellence, equity, and inclusion in philanthropic organizations. He is also a graduate of the National Urban Fellows program, an academic and leadership development program that focuses on increasing diversity in the public and nonprofit sectors. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Brown University, a Master of Science from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College. Ganuza is a Miami native, where he currently lives with his wife and two children.