About this Event
Join us for a special evening celebrating Sam Verdeja and the 2025 publication of his work, “My Journey: From Matanzas, Cuba to Freedom and Opportunities,” a reflection on his life, from his early years in Cuba and his experience of exile to his career in media, business, education, and community leadership in the United States and abroad.
The program will feature a conversation with the author and a panel of Hispanic marketing and publishing pioneers whose careers helped shape the growth and influence of Hispanic journalism, advertising, and entrepreneurship in South Florida. The evening will also include a special video tribute by Armando Codina, founder and executive chairman of Codina Partners, followed by a Q&A with the audience.
FEATURING
Aida Levitan, Ph.D., President of ArtesMiami, Inc. and U.S. Century Bank Board Director
Reverend Marcos Antonio Ramos, Ph.D., Historian and Theologian
Cesar Pizarro, Former Vice President of the Miami Herald
Neil Verdeja, Managing Partner at Hotaling Insurance Services
Sam Verdeja, Author of “My Journey”
Event venue & nearby stays
Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion, Otto G. Richter Library, 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, United States
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