6 to 10 pm

Kaseya Center
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami
United States

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Miami Heat Event

Lorrie-Ann Diaz, Miami HEAT & Vanessa Perez, TAP Latin America

Hoops & Talks: Miami Heat Leadership Spotlight

Young Professionals of the Americas Miami chapter hosted its first program of 2024 at the Kaseya Center, home of the Miami HEAT. 

6 to 10 pm

Kaseya Center
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami
United States

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Overview

A select group of Young Professionals of the Americas Miami members participated in a YPA Leadership Spotlight with a leader from the Miami HEAT, Lorrie-Ann "LA" Diaz

LA shared her experience working as a woman in sports; the importance of mentorship; and her role in developing the HEAT culture. This leadership conversation was moderated by one of our steering committee members, Vanessa Perez.

Event participants had the opportunity to access the Kaseya Center backstage, engage with LA in the conversation, watch the basketball game (Miami HEAT vs. Orlando Magic), and even had a surprise visit from the beloved mascot, Burnie!

Speakers: 

  • Lorrie-Ann Diaz, Vice President, Business Communication and Social Responsibility, Miami HEAT
  • Moderator: Vanessa Perez, Government Relations Director, TAP Latin America & YPA Miami Steering Committee 

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Speakers

Lorrie-Ann Diaz
Vice President, Business Communications and Social Responsibility

Lorrie-Ann “LA” Diaz is a 23-year veteran of the NBA, 22 of them with the Miami HEAT. In her current role of vice president, Business Communications and Social Responsibility, she oversees public relations efforts and community outreach for the business initiatives of the HEAT...

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