Background
Diaz, Manny was born on November 5, 1954 in Havana, Cuba. Arrived in the United States, 1961.
Diaz, Manny was born on November 5, 1954 in Havana, Cuba. Arrived in the United States, 1961.
Associate of Arts, Miami-Dade Community College, 1975. Bachelor in Political Science, Florida International University, 1977. Juris Doctor, University Miami, 1980.
With Coopers & Lybrand. Founder, managing partner Berkowitz & Diaz. Executive vice president, general counsel Terremark Investment Services, Inc.
Vice president, general counsel Monty's Restaurant Holdings. General counsel Florida Worker's Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association. Partner Diaz, O'Naghten & Borgognoni, Limited liability partnership.
Mayor City of Miami, Florida, 2001—2009. Resident fellow John F. Kennedy School Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, since 2010. Board member Bloomberg Family Foundation, since 2010.
Consultant University Chicago Law School, National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Founding board member State Board Community College's, Florida. Appointed member Florida Residential Property & Casualty JUA, chairman investment committee. Chairman Dade County Committee for Fair Representation.
Board member numerous community organizations. Founding member Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center. Past member Little Havana Development Authority.
Founding member Coalition Hispanic American Women. Past chairman Spanish American League Against Discrimination. Founding member Gtr. Miami United.
Co-chair Music Fest Miami. Past board directors United Way Hispanic Leadership Development Program, Miami's for Me Committee of 100. Leadership Miami; City of Miami Boards & Committees Review Committee.
City of Miami City Attorney Selection Committee. City of Miami Bond Underwriters Selection Committee.
Married Robin Smith; children: Manny, Natlie, Bobby, Elisa.
