Board Members
President, Executive Director
Marcos Vilar
President, Executive Director
Marcos is a visionary strategist and influential figure within the Puerto Rican Diaspora, renowned for his transformative initiatives across various sectors. With extensive experience spanning Chicago, Washington, D.C., Florida, and Puerto Rico, he has spearheaded pioneering programs and campaigns in government, labor, and non-profit sectors. Since 2002, Marcos has been a driving force behind impactful civic engagement efforts in Florida, particularly within the Puerto Rican and Hispanic communities of Central Florida, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of advocacy and community empowerment.
“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”
— Babe Ruth
Director
Josephine Arroyo
Director
Josephine Arroyo is a licensed attorney in Florida and the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida, holding an LL.M. from The George Washington University Law School and a Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University College of Law, where she graduated as Valedictorian. Recognized as one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2021 Women Who Mean Business, Josephine has contributed significantly to her community, serving on the City of Orlando’s Mayor’s Green Works Task Force, receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from FAMU College of Law, and volunteering with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. With experience as an associate attorney in trial litigation and a passion for criminal defense, she advocates for justice and the rights of the vulnerable. An Assistant Professor at Rollins College, she has received multiple teaching awards and remains active in community advocacy. As a Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan, Josephine brings her diverse background to her work and outreach efforts.
Treasurer
Tomas Ramos
Treasurer
Tomas F. Ramos operates and owns TFR Services, LLC which has been serving disadvantaged minority communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico since its inception in 2009. Tomas Services is a minority-owned firm that provides comprehensive financial advisory services and access to capital to minority-owned (concentration on Hispanic) small businesses and real estate projects throughout urban communities. He also Services has a track record of securing financing from regional and community banks, CDFIs, and other lenders to bring the best financial solution for entrepreneurs so that businesses can successfully grow, create/retain jobs for local residents, and provide goods and services to its target community which is located in areas of high economic distress. Mr. Ramos received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Middlebury College and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Secretary
Fabiola Gomez
Secretary
Fabiola Gomez Miliani is a psychologist graduated from the Central University of Venezuela with a Masters in Special Education from the University of South Florida. Passionate about the importance of education in the early years she has served as a preschool teacher for children with neurodiversity and as an Early interventionist for children under 3 years of age since 2000. Because of her commitment to the community of her native Venezuela, she joins Casa de Venezuela Orlando where she has served as a link between many Hispanic and Anglo-American organizations, coming to realize projects for the benefit and citizen participation, assistance to the most needy and highlighting of the values and contribution of immigrants to society. Volunteer for Amnesty International and former Board member of Warm Welcoming Arms. Three times recipient of the Teacher of the year award, the Lawton Chiles Early Intervention Angel Award, and a special recognition from the City of Orlando.