International Trade Consortium

The International Trade Consortium (ITC) advises on issues affecting the Miami-Dade County's international trade agenda, assists staff in establishing yearly measurable objectives, establishes program priorities, and recommends the agency's budget for consideration by the Mayor and County Commission.

The Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners appoint citizen volunteers from the public and private sectors to the ITC and the key economic development agencies in the community also appoint representatives to the ITC Board.

- Oliver G. Gilbert, III
  Chairman
- Juan Carlos Bermudez, Esq.
  Vice Chair
- Gerald Zadikoff
  Appointee of the Mayor
- Olga Ramudo
  Appointee of the Mayor
- Kirk Wagar, Ambassador
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 1
- Jeff Lozama
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 2
- Brenda Betancourt
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 3
- Michele Burger
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 4
- Lynare Robbins
  Appointee Board of County Commissioners
  District 5
- Eric Diaz-Padron, Esq.
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 6
- Julian Linares
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 7
- Alexander Heckler, Esq.
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 8
- Vacant
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 9
- Anthony A. Rionda
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 10
- Jose Felix Diaz, Esq.
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 11
- Jacqueline Del Cristo, Esq.
  Appointee of Board of County Commissioners
  District 12
- Manuel Huerta
  Appointee Board of County Commissioners
  District 13
- Lenny P. Feldman, Esq.
  Appointee of Florida Custom Brokers & Forwarders Association
- Alice E. Ancona
  Appointee of World Trade Center Miami
- Jose “Joe” L. Chi
  Appointee of CAMACOL
- Daniel Jacobson
  Appointee of District Export Council of Florida
- Drew McKinney
  Appointee of The Foundation for Democracy in Africa
- Carlos Guerra
  Appointee of Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- Richard de Villiers
  Appointee of PORTMIAMI
- Jimmy Nares
  Appointee of Miami International Airport
- Andrew J. Markus, Esq.
  Appointee of The Beacon Council
- Christopher Rollins
  Appointee of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Alejandra Collarte
  Appointee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
- Wayne Shah
  Appointee of Florida International Bankers Association
- Preeya Disyanan
  Appointee of the Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board
- Gloria Fonseca
  Appointee of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
The Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium (ITC)’s committees include business representatives and local leaders in support of the ITC’s mission of promoting Miami-Dade County as a global gateway. The committees meet regularly to set goals to attract business and provide strategic support for the ITC’s ongoing efforts to uphold Miami-Dade County as the ideal destination for business. The committees also collaborate with the Consular Corps, Bi-National Chambers, and other partners to build bridges between Diplomats and the community.

The Executive Committee
In order to maintain operational continuity, the ITC Board has an Executive Committee that acts on behalf of the ITC board when the full board cannot meet. The Executive Committee is responsible for implementing ITC policies, and certifying incoming and outgoing trade missions. The Executive Committee is composed by the following members:
- Oliver G. Gilbert, III ITC Chairman
- ITC Board Secretary (Elected)
- Manuel Huerta, ITC Board Treasurer (Elected)
The Missions Committee
This committee is tasked with identifying and recommending countries for trade promotion activities, including countries for any future inbound or outbound business development missions. The committee also ensures coordination with other local economic development agencies to build stronger ties with Miami-Dade County’s leading trade partners. The committee members provide value added support for incoming missions and meeting with high-level government officials and business leaders focused on stimulating economic growth in Miami-Dade County.

Committee Members:
- Lenny P. Feldman, Esq., Committee Chair
- Jacqueline del Cristo Berens, Esq., Committee Vice-Chair
- Alexander Heckler, Esq.
- Jeff Lozama
- Carlos Guerra
- Alejandra Collarte
- Daniel Jacobson, Esq.
- Christopher Rollins
- Richard De Villiers
- Jimmy Nares
The Sister Cities, Consular Corps and Protocol Committee
Miami-Dade County’s Sister Cities program is a diplomatic platform tasked with promoting cooperation and direct engagement with cities around the world on issues of mutual interest such as economic development, tourism, education, technology, climate change and culture. Southeast Florida is the proud home to dozens of diplomatic missions. This committee promotes a closer working relationship between Miami-Dade County and the Consular Corps and function as its liaison. In addition, the committee evaluates and recommends new sister cities affiliations and emeritus status for those that are inactive. It also works with relevant community agencies in recommending programs that enhance international cultural understanding.

Committee Members:
- Jacqueline del Cristo Berens, Esq., Committee Chair
- Alejandra Collarte, Committee Vice-Chair
- Gerald Zadikoff
- Jose "Joe" L. Chi
- Brenda Betancourt
- Preeya Disyanan
- Gloria Fonseca
- Lynare Robbins