About us

Board of Directors

• 01Rossy Pedroza-SalazarPRESIDENTView profileClose↓
  

  PRESIDENT

  Rossy has over 20 years of professional experience. She has worked as an executive in international business. Holds a postgraduate degree from the University of Miami (UM) with an emphasis on Business Management, along with certifications in Senior Management, Leadership, and Human Talent from FIM/FIU. In 2009, she founded her own company, DII INTERNATIONAL LLC. In 2015, she established the COSTA RICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE USA.

• 02Pablo FernándezDIRECTORView profileClose↓
  

  DIRECTOR

  Pablo Fernández, born in San José, Costa Rica, has developed as a young leader in the South Florida community from an early age. His background and performance have spanned different sectors giving him a combination of unique talents.

• 03Gabriel SalazarDIRECTORView profileClose↓
  

  DIRECTOR

  Graduated from the University of Miami in 1977 as an Architect. Architect and Urban Planner founded his own company Salazar Architectural Group and has more than 40 years of experience. He has designed and directed projects in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Gabriel has also designed many projects in South Florida such as Hotels, Apartments. Partner of DII International Investments, promoting and analyzing investments in Miami and Costa Rica.

• 04German MeloDIRECTORView profileClose↓
  

  DIRECTOR

  Public integrity professional with over 20 years of experience in financial program integrity, compliance/internal controls, risk management, global health, and business process improvement. Expert in strategic planning, research, system improvement, and program development. Collaborative leader with government and private sector experience, overseeing high-impact programs in the U.S. and abroad.

• 05Ricardo RuizDIRECTORView profileClose↓
  

  DIRECTOR

  RICARDO brings over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, having honed his skills as an Insurance Consulting Specialist. Her Mission is to simplify the complexities of insurance and empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions.

• 06Kenneth Flores SosaCULTURAL AREAView profileClose↓
  

  CULTURAL AREA

  Kenneth is known as “The most Tico Tico in Miami”, who will be in charge of the Cultural Area on our Board of Directors. Kenneth was born in Costa Rica, originally from Escazú. He came to Miami in 1980, 42 years ago, and studied at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College. Kenneth is known for very proudly carrying the culture and representing Costa Rican values.

• 07Catalina ReyDIRECTORView profileClose↓
  

  DIRECTOR

  Attorney authorized to practice in Florida and Costa Rica. Holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and an LL.M. in International Taxation from the University of Miami. With over 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance and asset management, she has worked with investment firms, funds, and stockbrokers. Speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

• 08Natalia OcampoDIRECTORView profileClose↓
  

  DIRECTOR

  International consultant and founder of USABiz Consulting Group, specialized in business growth and global alliances. She is president of G100 Mission Zero Hunger USA and the Women Economic Forum in San Antonio, Texas. She holds two Honorary Doctorates and is recognized for her work in human rights, social innovation, and global philanthropy.

Advisory Council

• 09Clara GomezADVISORY BOARD MEMBER AND DELEGATE IN BROWARD COUNTYView profileClose↓
  

  ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER AND DELEGATE IN BROWARD COUNTY

  Trayectoria profesional de 25 años como empresaria, tecnóloga y lingüista. Graduada con honores del College of William and Mary en Williamsburg Virginia, Ingeniera de Sistemas de Microsoft, y estudios avanzados en informática.

• 10Ruby OrtizCONSULTIVE ADVICEView profileClose↓
  

  CONSULTIVE ADVICE

  More than 15 years of experience in Florida, Latin America and Spain, consulting in institutional strengthening, organizational development and business. She is recognized with several awards including “Woman of Virtue” and “Woman of Impact” from Florida. She has coached and trained more than 7,000 leaders, managers and executives.

• 11Carolina Laura AnsuiniCONSULTIVE ADVICEView profileClose↓
  

  CONSULTIVE ADVICE

  Carolina is a speaker, communicator and graduated as a Professional Life Coach in the city of Miami, Florida. She is a producer and News presenter. She is a book editor. He has also worked as a commercial voice for advertising agencies and has recorded for different radio stations in the United States and Latin America.

• 12Noily Campos FallasDELEGATE IN COSTA RICAView profileClose↓
  

  DELEGATE IN COSTA RICA

  She is a Communicator and has a degree in Advertising from the Universidad Latina. She is a Consultant for DII International, she was a professor at the main private universities in Costa Rica and Director of the Degree in Advertising Design and Advertising at the American University (UAM). She has extensive marketing experience.

• 13Kenneth Navarrete GuerreroBRUNCA REGION DELEGATEView profileClose↓
  

  BRUNCA REGION DELEGATE

  Kenneth is an international speaker, founder of Tiempo de Emprender, graphic designer, and mentor. He is a certified coach by CENEC Mexico and advisor in entrepreneurship, business growth, innovation, and business training. He leads the Forming Successful Entrepreneurs program and has extensive experience working with youth in schools and universities.