Forging a Career Across Disciplines:
Fusing Language, Latin American Expertise & Professional Degrees
October 23, 2015
Event co-sponsored by:
Center for Latin American Studies, Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies,
UF Learning Without Borders
Corporate Sponsors:
Crowley Maritime, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
LA Career Workshop Program: Forging a Career Across Disciplines
Opening Workshop Presentation by Brian Gendreau: Why Latin America Matters
Online Journal Article: Business in the Heart of Florida: by Chris Eversole
UF Grads Coach Students on Latin American Careers
2012 - 6th Latin American Business Symposium - “Latin America - Business Opportunities and Risks in an Uncertain Global Environment” - November 2, 2012
Presentations
Business Panel 1
Moderator:
- Andy Naranjo, Center for International Business Education and Research
Speakers:
- Manuel Mencia, Enterprise Florida
- Antonio Jose Ferreira, FedEx Express
- Steven Keats, Kestrel Liner Agencies
Business Panel 2
Moderator:
- Brian Gendrau
Speakers:
- Meredith Fensom, Biotechnology Industry Organization
- Robert Gidel, Liberty Capital Advisors
- Carlos Ribas, The Wendy's Company
Keynote Speaker:
- Antonio Jose Ferreira, Janssen Latin America Johnson & Johnson
2011 Latin American Business Symposium and Career Panel - March 25, 2011
Presentations
Business Panel 1
- Jose Sariego (BS 77), HBO Latin America Group (Media)
- Steven Keats2 (BA 77), Kestrel Liner Agencies, LLC (Shipping/Logistics)
- Jorge Pinon (BA 75), International Energy Consultant (Energy)
Business Panel 2
- Oscar Luzuriaga (BS 91), Latin American Agribusiness Development Corporation (Finance)
- Alan Behmoiras (BS 89), 18 Industries, Inc. (Retail)
- Stephen P. Walroth-Sadurní (BS 80), Walroth-Sadurní & Mendoza-Tirado (Business Law)
2008 Symposium: Latin American Business
The Past 10 Years, the Next 10 Years
Presentations
- Terry McCoy, Latin American Business Environment Program
- Steven Keats, Kestrel Liner Agencies, LLC
- Charlie Daniel, RMK Timberland Group
- Frank Santeiro, FedEx Express
- Antonio Zamora, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
- Ricardo Rodriguez, Founding Partner, Southern Cross
- Fernando Donayre, Inca Investments
- Humberto Gonzalez, Tallard Technologies, Inc.
- Jose Sariego, HBO Latin America Group