Damaris Suarez joined Arts for Learning in April, 2016. She holds an AS in Hospitality Management from Formatur and an Entertainment & Customer Service Management diploma from Sandals Resorts International. She has more than 25 years of experience in the operations/administration management fields. While working in hospitality, she was in charge of several cultural galas, exhibitions, concerts and visits to sites of artistic and/or historic interest, oriented to connect with the community, create awareness and increase revenues. As a volunteer, she created and participated in initiatives to help build and restore houses in impoverished neighborhoods in Cuba, Jamaica and Saint Martin and also created family and children oriented activities in these communities. While working in the TV/Media industry in Miami for more than 4 years, she held administration and business development management positions, servicing prestigious networks such as Telemundo, Univision and Discovery en Español. Working with Arts for Learning Miami has been a passionate journey, witnessing and enjoying the valued camaraderie between our staff, teaching artists, partners, and the communities we serve. She enjoys spending good quality time with family and friends, most nature related activities, traveling, and a good cup of coffee.
