Eugenia “Gina” Capaz, senior vice president Business Analytics and Consumer Insight at Bacardi USA was awarded the “Board Member of the Year” by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami (BBBS). The Bacardi executive was honored for her extensive work for the local organization when she served on the board of directors.

“The leadership team at our organization is incredibly grateful to Gina for her time and efforts spent in developing special programs and events to benefit our kids,” said Lydia Muñiz, chief executive officer of BBBS. “Her generous spirit and natural leadership skills made her instrumental to our success over the past challenging year and we are lucky to have her share her time and talent with us.”

Gina Capaz currently chairs the BBBS strategic planning committee; one of her primary duties is helping plan the direction of BBBS for the next five years. Ms. Capaz is not only a Visionary Donor, but she also has bridged a strong relationship between Bacardi U.S.A., and BBBS. Bacardi recently hosted the BBBS Black Men’s Advisory Council meeting and 12 additional Bacardi USA employees also serve as mentors.

“Now more than ever, it is important to keep in mind the mission of organizations such as BBBS, and give a piece of ourselves to support the community and its next generation,” added Muñiz.

BBBS supports a wide range of child support services, including Big/Little matches, child safety initiatives, and the School to Work program. In Miami, BBBS serves more than 7,000 children and adults To learn more about donating or volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, visit www.wementor.org. To learn more about community service on the behalf of Bacardi, visit their Policy on Philanthropy and Community Involvement page at www.bacardilimited.com/resp_community.html.

Source: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami Names Gina Capaz of Bacardi U.S.A. as Board Member of the Year (Earth Times)

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