Alumna in the Spotlight: Glenda Suarez

Current Occupation: Publicity Coordinator at Discovery Communications

Academy at Coral Reef: Medical

Your Favorite Memory/Activity about the Reef: I have bad memory, but I am grateful for the friends I made - specially my best friends Marina and Jenny.  Going on field trips was always fun!  

After graduation:  Went straight to FIU that summer.  Finished in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science in Communications, specializing in Public Relations, and 2 Minors: Marketing and Photography.  

During my last year at FIU I interned with the official NBA photographer of the Miami Heat (2006-2007 season).  After that fun internship, I interned at a public relations agency where I was eventually hired and worked for about 3 years -- most of that time my main client was the Mexico Tourism Board. 

I got to travel to 6 different places around the country taking journalists on tours to promote travel & tourism - best time of my life! Check out pics on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_angel_x93/collections/72157622669395350/ 

In the summer of 2010 I landed a job at Discovery Communications (yes, the one that owns Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, etc.) working for the Latin America/US Hispanic division.  Some of my most memorable moments working there include a trip to NYC to see Mike Tyson in person at our press conference for his pigeon show; talking over the phone to many other cool TV talents such as Animal Planet's Dave Salmoni (hottie with no shirt and tigers by his side), the Dual Survivor guys from Discovery Channel (crazy barefoot dude and military companion) and just recently I spoke with Honey Boo Boo's mom (not that I like that show, shhh!); and traveling to London this past January 2013 for Discovery's annual Global Communications Summit where I had some time to enjoy the sites and meet my colleagues from far far away like Taiwan, Moscow, Poland, etc. 

I've done a bit of traveling for personal amusement too, but I've yet to travel the world. I'm working on it!

And thanks to all my hard work I purchased my townhouse at the end of 2011 where I currently live with my boyfriend and our happy dog in Miami.

Any fellow PR peeps out there, feel free to connect http://www.linkedin.com/in/gasuarez. 

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Reunite with a Purpose! Registration is OPEN. Early bird rates available. BUY NOW! Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!

Alumna in the Spotlight: Kahlida N. Lloyd

Current Occupation: Attorney

Title:   Staff Attorney at Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc.

 Your Academy at Coral Reef High School:  Legal and Public Affairs Academy

Your Favorite Memory/Activity about the Reef:

Ohh so many memories! Hanging out with friends - Shout out to “Dem Get it Girls”; school trips: Disney Parks, college tour, FBLA trips, Grad Bash; lunch time, football games and being a member of the Student Government.

What did you do (in 500 words or less) after graduation?

After graduation, I attended Florida State University. Go Seminoles! I was actively involved on campus and I made many lifelong friends. I graduated with a double major in Communication Studies and Political Science. The next step was law school to fulfill “what I wanted to be when I grew up.” I moved to Durham, North Carolina and began law school at North Carolina Central University School of Law. I gained many memorable experiences as a “Legal Eagle” while in law school.  After three intense “But God” years, I graduated law school with honors.  Immediately after graduation, I sat for the North Carolina bar exam and passed. I began my new career in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, a place I call home among others. In St. Thomas, I am a practicing attorney for a non-profit law firm –Legal Services of the Virgin Islands. I have the opportunity to give back to my community where I spent many summers as a child visiting my grandparents and family. I sat for the Virgin Islands bar exam and passed. I hope to continue traveling and see what God will surprise me with next! “To God be the Glory; great things He has done!”

Looking forward to seeing you at the Reunion! Stay connected LinkedIn: Kahlida Lloyd; Instagram:kahlidanicole

Hey, reader, what have you been up to since 2003? Check out how 

you can submit your profile!Click Here.

Reunite with a Purpose! Registration is OPEN. Early bird rates available. BUY NOW! Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!

Support Autism Speaks with Coral Reef Class of 2003 Alumna Vanessa Dorado

Every year in the United States supporters from across the country gather to walk for Autism Speaks, an organization focused on raising funds for autism research and programs to educate the public about autism.

Class of 2003 Alumna Vanessa Dorado has been passionate about raising awareness and support for Autism Speaks and needs your help.Visit her donation page  and submit as little as $20 for the cause online. That's it! You spend more than that on Starbucks and vending machines ;)  

Vanessa and her team are nearly at $1000.00 raised! 

From Vane's Donation Page: "By walking [donating], you are getting us one step closer to finding what causes autism, how to prevent and treat it, and ultimately a cure..."

Find a walk in your area to participate locally. Our walk in Miami-Dade County will be April 7, 2013. For more information visit http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org.

Follow Vanessa on Twitter! @vanSLPA



Reunite with a Purpose! Registration is OPEN. Early bird rates available. BUY NOW! Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!