BOARD MEMBERS
Humberto Alvia
Humberto has served the greater Sarasota and Manatee region as Deacon of St. Jude Catholic Church, considered the heart of the growing Hispanic community in the area. He is also Director of the annual Hispanic Fall Festival. Now in its 18th year, the Festival is one of the largest family-friendly events in Sarasota, attracting over 15,000 attendees and featuring cultural, culinary and arts/musical performances.
Thomas Chaffee
Former school board member, football coach and business owner/consultant. Tom has founded and operated numerous successful companies ranging from software and pharmaceuticals to publishing and solar energy.
Aylette Figueredo
Born in Havana, Cuba, Aylette arrived to the United States at the age of 11 and had to learn English in school, while navigating an entirely new community and culture. She credits her teachers with helping her adapt to the American culture, which enabled her to pursue higher education and her dream of becoming an immigration lawyer. Aylette strongly believes in the importance of developing bilingual leaders. She expressed that working on the Dreamers Academy board is her way of giving back to the community, by being a part of these children and families’ lives, who like her, will have the personal and professional advantage of biculturalism.
Dan Kennedy
Former principal of Sarasota High School. Founder of several A-rated charter schools here in Sarasota County including Sarasota Military Academy and Sarasota Academy of The Arts. Dan is an educator’s educator.
Kaveecia Moore
A third-generation Sarasotan, Kaveecia brings a strong combination of leadership, planning, and quantitative skills to the Dreamers board. Her extensive business experience as an independent financial consultant are only rivaled by her passion for working with students of diverse backgrounds. She currently serves as Director of Homeowner Services for Habitat for Humanity. Previously she was Program Manager for Opportunities For All at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the board of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. She holds a B.S. from the University of Florida and a MBA from Barry University.
