Background
Martinez-Carbonell, Karelia was born on January 6, 1962 in Havana, Cuba. Arrived in the United States, 1968, naturalized. Daughter of Francisco and Amada Martinez.
Martinez-Carbonell, Karelia was born on January 6, 1962 in Havana, Cuba. Arrived in the United States, 1968, naturalized. Daughter of Francisco and Amada Martinez.
Bachelor, Florida International University, Miami, 1994. Master of Business Administration, Florida International University, Miami, 1997. Doctor of Public Administration, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2002.
Director development Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Coconut Grove, Florida, since 1998. Board directors St. Philip's Episcopal School, Coral Gables, Florida, since 1995.
Member Junior League of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1995—2002. Advisory committee Blue Ribbon Ethics Commission, Miami, 2000—2002. Member of Ocean Reef Club, Riviera Country Club (arts committee 1992—2002), Pi Alpha Alpha.
Married Marino E. Carbonell, May 29, 1983. 1 child Brenden Marino Carbonell.