Grammy Nominated Musician Associate Professor, University of Miami Frost School of Music
Praised for his “full and fluent style” by the New York Times, acclaimed pianist and composer Martin Bejerano has performed and recorded with numerous jazz luminaries, including his 20 year association with GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award-winning drummer Roy Haynes, Christian McBride, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Ignacio Berroa, Russell Malone, Dafnis Prieto, and Sammy Figueroa, performing at most of the major jazz clubs, festivals and venues around the world.
An award-winning bandleader, Martin’s own trio has performed at such notable venues as Symphony Space, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, The Jazz Gallery, Barquisimeto Jazz Festival, El Hatillo Jazz Festival, St. Petersburg Jazz Festival, Festival Miami, and Lucerne Piano Off-Stage Festival, and was featured on NPR’s “Jazz Set” series. He has received numerous composition grants from such prestigious organizations as Chamber Music America, Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation, and the New York Philharmonic “New World Initiative”.
As an educator, Martin has given masterclasses and clinics at high schools, colleges, and universities across the world. A tenured professor, he has been the head of the Jazz Piano Studio at the acclaimed Frost School of Music, University of Miami, for eleven years, teaching jazz piano, improvisation, and composition. He is thrilled to be expanding his work with students right here in Miami as a member of Arts for Learning.
Brooke Elliott is an attorney in Holland & Knight’s Miami office and a member of the firm’s Private Wealth Services Group. Ms. Elliott has experience with tax controversies, as well as domestic and international estate and tax planning. With respect to international planning, Ms. Elliott provides tax advice to international clients planning to invest in the United States and to domestic clients investing internationally. She also advises clients on international tax compliance and has experience guiding clients through Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examinations and audits.
Boasting more than two decades in the banking sector, Tadeu Figueiro has emerged as a visionary leader fostering innovation and guiding digital progress. As the Senior Vice President and Head of
Marketing & Digital Transformation at BB Americas Bank, he has been instrumental in delivering greater customer value and accelerating the institution’s expansion through strategic directives and insight into market dynamics. His tenure with Banco do Brasil / Insurance subsidiary, BB Seguros / BB Americas Bank (2000 – Present) is marked by his development of strategic marketing campaigns and initiatives that engage cultures, playing a considerable role in defining the BB brand’s identity. As the Executive
Manager for the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) from 2009 to 2015 and resuming in 2020 to the last year, Figueiro implemented significant marketing strategies and sponsored various cultural endeavors, promoting cultural involvement with original projects. His profound experience in digital transformation and marketing expertise highlights his proficiency in spurring innovation and corporate development. His dedication to applying digital platforms to maximize customer satisfaction and business performance solidifies his valuable contribution to the A4L Community.
Attorney at Law Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas LLP
David Hazouri is a native Floridian currently practicing high net-worth family and commercial law in the downtown Miami offices of Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas LLP. He is licensed in both New York and Florida. Between earning his B.A. from Duke University in 1986 and his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995, David studied painting for several years at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. During the twenty-nine years of his legal practice, David has developed a subspeciality in electronic discovery. In 2006, he formed his own electronic discovery consulting company and has lectured on the topic to law firms, bar associations and judicial conferences around the state. David has been married to another Florida native, Lynne Graubert, for over twenty-five years and has two adult children, Madeline and Benjamin. Both Maddie and Ben graduated from Miami’s Design and Architecture Senior High (D.A.S.H.) and Maddie has gone on to receive her B.F.A. in Art History and Drawing from the Maryland Institute College of Art. It was during the children’s time at D.A.S.H. that David and Lynne saw first-hand the impact an arts-related curriculum can have in opening the minds of young people and encouraging them to take ownership for in setting personal goals for the future. Perhaps most importantly, the experience confirmed David’s strongly-held belief that arts education is one of the best tools for helping young students develop a set of skills for creative problem solving that translates across the board. It is this conviction that David brings to the Arts For Learning program in the hopes that one more South Florida student will have the opportunity to shine.
Managing Director – Private Wealth Advisor
Ameriprise Financial Services L.L.C
Abraham is a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services L.L.C and has been in the financial service industry since 1993. He earned his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2000. Abraham earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law and was an attorney prior to moving to Florida in 1987. He currently serves on the Pension Board for the Town of Surfside, and is a non attorney member of the Unlicensed Practice of Law committee for the Florida Bar Association.
Abraham’s dedication to the arts stems from his early childhood exposure to music and the visual arts. He believes that art provides unmatched opportunities to develop skills of all children that are critical for their success. Whether it is through encouraging creativity and risk taking, learning the art of expression, or simply developing the connections for cognitive skills, he believes that art can be the essential catalyst for successful learning. He is grateful to be a part of Arts for Learning and its commitment to ensuring that children of all backgrounds have the same opportunities to succeed while at the same time enriching our community of South Florida.
Martin Jaundoo has 20 years of experience working with financial institutions, primarily focused on financial crimes, fraud and anti-money laundering compliance. Martin has assisted financial institutions throughout the USA on measures to prevent and identify financial crimes plus provided advisory services including how to remediate regulatory enforcement actions. He was part of a monitorship team appointed by US regulatory bodies to oversee and advise on the remediation of AML and sanctions compliance programs at global banks. Martin received a BSc from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Professional Aeronautics with a minor in Aviation Safety and Management. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Gary is a three-time founder of companies in media, tech, and strategic marketing. As co-founder of Modwell Holdings Inc., his latest venture, he is on a mission to revolutionize residential real estate while staying true to his core values of creativity, innovation, and community empowerment. By integrating immersive technology with entrepreneurial vision, Modwell aspires to redefine the home buying and ownership experience, making dreams a tangible reality for individuals worldwide. Gary is an active angel investor in various companies across multiple sectors and has a significant stake in the comedy podcast network Forever Dog Productions, where he was active CEO from 2018-2021. He started his career leading BTC and B2B accounts at WPP and IPG agencies and held the position of VP of sales and marketing at CNN.com International before founding the ad-tech company Leap Media Investments in 2006.
Guided by his deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of the arts, Gary strives to amplify voices, nurture talent, and foster inclusive spaces for creative expression. Serving as a dedicated board member for A4L and Young Audiences New York, he relishes the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that empower young minds, ignite imaginations, and cultivate a lifelong love for the arts.
