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María Pagan

María Mercedes Pagán, originally from Collores, Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, is a dedicated professional with a diverse background. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Furthermore, Licensed in Real Estate and Personal Lines in the state of Florida. She specializes in Risk Management and Underwriting Farmers Insurance Personal Lines Book of Business. With over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, María Mercedes has excelled in various roles, including Sales, Retention, and Servicing.

Her expertise lies in building strong relationships with Business Partners, Agents and Insureds, to drive growth and meticulously assessing risks. Furthermore, she has worked for the State of Florida Advocating for the Rights of Abused and Neglected Children and Victims of Domestic Violence. María Mercedes has represented Puerto Rico in the United States as the Queen of the Puerto Rican Parade of Central Florida in 1993, Nuestra Belleza Orlando in 1993, Miss Villalba Tourism in 1995, and Mrs. Puerto Rico in 1998. She has also served as a model for the Florida Merchandise Mart, JC Penney and Avon. Participated in marketing campaigns for Secret, Noxzema, Cover Girl and Tide.

Beyond her career, María Mercedes is deeply passionate about philanthropy and community impact. In 2013, she founded the "Beca Estudiantil María Mercedes Pagán," a Scholarship Program aimed at supporting the youth of Juana Díaz in their pursuit of Educational Aspirations. This initiative, now in its Eleventh year, has empowered over 30 students and contributed towards the progress of the community.

María Mercedes' connection to Juana Díaz runs deep. It's where she grew up and where she found her greatest source of inspiration. The recognition received from the Government of Puerto Rico in 2023 was a testament to the impact of her Scholarship and Community Service, but for María Mercedes, the true reward lies in the success stories of the students it has supported.

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Camila Pagan

Camila Pagan, born in Orlando, Florida, is a dynamic individual whose journey intertwines athleticism, academia, and a commitment to justice. Graduating from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science in 2023, Camila distinguished herself both in the classroom and on the cheerleading mat, winning three national championships and earning a place on the US National All Girl Cheerleading Team. Currently serving as an Assistant Coach at the University of West Georgia, Camila is also forging a career as a legal assistant. Her dedication to education persists as she prepares to pursue a Master's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Georgia State University. Camila embodies a rare combination of passion, talent, and determination, poised to make meaningful contributions to both the Sporting World and the realm of Law and Governance.

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Maria De Los Angeles

Originally from Orlando, Florida, Maria is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern who received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University before moving on to receive her Master’s of Social Work degree from Florida Atlantic University. With three years of experience working in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis, Maria has experience working with children, adolescents and families in providing early intervention services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Maria is currently providing outpatient psychotherapy, practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Maria has a passion for working with individuals, groups and families experiencing mood disorders, personality disorders, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression and co-occurring mental health disorder.

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Javier Pagan

Javier Pagán holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Communications, he has a strong foundation in leadership, collaboration, and change-management. Over five years of working in the financial services industry, he has been recognized by senior leadership as a top performer in sales, risks, and branch retail operations. He has leveraged this recognition to inspire and lead others to team success. With a selfless approach, he ensures everyone is motivated and focused on achieving individual goals and contribute to overall organization success. He is eager to bring this same level of dedication and leadership to this role and continue to make a positive impact on the program.