Board of Directors

Officers

Steigenga

Chair

Timothy Steigenga, Professor, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Timothy Steigenga is a professor of political science and community engagement at the Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University.

CHAIR: Timothy Steigenga, Professor, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Timothy Steigenga is a professor of political science and community engagement at the Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1996. He is the author/editor of six books and numerous other publications issues related to religion, migration and immigrant integration including: Against the Tide: Immigrants, Day Laborers, and Community in Jupiter, Florida. He was among those who helped to found El Sol in 2004 and lives in Jupiter with his wife and three children.

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Monica Maldonado

Vice-Chair

Monica Maldonado, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of FAU

Dr. Monica Maldonado is the Director of Co-curricular Activities and Research at Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College.

VICE-CHAIR: Monica Maldonado, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of FAU

Dr. Monica Maldonado is the Director of Co-curricular Activities and Research at Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. As a doctoral student in neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin, she worked in a laboratory studying Ischemic stroke and how the brain changes after damage. At FAU, Monica directs internship programs and serves as a mentor in the sciences. She helps aspiring medical professionals advance in their careers through internships and other professional development opportunities. Monica lives with her husband and three children in Jupiter Farms.

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phillip willis

Treasurer

Phillip (PJ) Willis, Synovus Trust Company

Philip (P.J.) Willis is a Senior Trust Portfolio Manager for Synovus Private Wealth in South Florida. P.J. has over 20 years of experience managing over $700 million in client assets.

TREASURER: Phillip (PJ) Willis, Synovus Trust Company

Philip (P.J.) Willis is a Senior Trust Portfolio Manager for Synovus Private Wealth in South Florida. P.J. has over 20 years of experience managing over $700 million in client assets. Most recently, P.J. was Senior Vice President and Investment strategist for a Florida financial Institution. P.J. customizes investment strategies for individuals, families, and trusts helping them achieve long-term financial success. P.J. graduated with honors from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. He has also earned the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). P.J. is a native of South Florida and believes in helping his local community. He resides in Jupiter with his wife Greta and is the proud father of two girls, Ellie and Eva.

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Daniel Zuniga

Secretary

Daniel Zuniga, Attorney

Daniel was raised in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He is a graduate of Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He later went on to graduate from the Hofstra School of Law in New York.

SECRETARY: Daniel Zuniga, Attorney

Daniel was raised in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He is a graduate of Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He later went on to graduate from the Hofstra School of Law in New York.  Daniel began his legal career as a Certified Legal Intern at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s office before moving into private civil practice where he has represented both corporations and individuals. In 2014, he became one of the founding partners of Personal Injury of Florida, a concierge personal injury practice specializing wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, vehicular accidents, pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability.  From 2009-2011 he served as President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association.  He now resides in Palm Beach Gardens with his wife and children.

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Members

Carolyn Christmas

Community Member

Leanna Landsmann

Editor/Writer/Marketing Communications

Robert Male

Business Management

Gabriel Mondragon

El Sol Workers Council President

Patricio Silvestre

President of Corn Maya Inc.

Gail Tomanelli

Intercultural Consultant and Trainer

Frank Walsh

Business Management

Philip Weintraub

Health, Finance and Technology

Carlos R Ysaguirre

Accounting and Audit