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Mr. Vélez is at the helm of the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida, providing more than $65 million worth of food to Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. His expertise in the areas of Program Development, Client Services, Government Contracts, and Leadership are invaluable to the community.

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Birthplace
Waco, Texas

Education
Bachelor of Science | Baylor University
Certificate, Nonprofit Management | University of Texas, San Antonio

Community
Board, Florida Association of Food Banks
Board, United Way of Miami-Dade, Emergency Food & Shelter Program
Member, American Commodity Distribution Association
Member, Leadership San Antonio

Awards
Ultimate CEO, South Florida Business Journal (2015)
Outstanding Nonprofit of the Year, 2-1-1 Broward (2015)
Top Workplaces, Sun-Sentinel (2014)
40 Under 40, South Florida Business Journal (2013)

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