[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 63 (Friday, April 12, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E344-E345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING GLOBAL INNOVATIVE FOUNDATION, INC.

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2024

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I use today to commemorate the 
5th Annual Power & Influence Luncheon hosted by Global Innovative 
Foundation, Inc. and to pay tribute to their many contributions to our 
community.
  Whereas, the Global Innovative Foundation, Inc is a non-profit 
organization that was incorporated in 2019 by a diverse group of 
professionals engaged to create global awareness for the prevention of 
crimes and to empower the lives of victims and survivors through 
support, education, service, and scholarships; and
  Whereas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the esteemed 
honorees of the 5th Annual Power & Influence Luncheon hosted by the 
Global Innovative Foundation, Inc. These individuals have demonstrated 
exceptional leadership, compassion, and dedication in their efforts to 
uplift and support victims and survivors within our community. Among 
them, we commend Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for 
recipient of the Power & Influencer Award, State Representative Marie 
Woodson, District 105, for being recognized with the Trailblazer Award, 
Miami-Dade County State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle as the 
recipient of the Justice Advocate Excellence Award, and Florida 
Attorney General Ashley Moody as the recipient of the Iman's Light 
Foundation Award. We also honor the commitment and service of Miami-
Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Dept. Director Sherea Green, 
Hispanic Women of Distinction President & CEO Elaine Miceli Vasquez, 
Miami Dade College School of Health Sciences Dean Dr. Alwyn Leiba, 
South Region Florida Nurses Association Director Dr. Guillermo Valdes, 
Jewish University System President Lucy Alfonso, Quest2Freedom Founder 
& CEO Victor Williams, Empower U Community Health Center, Guiding Light 
Outreach Founder/CEO Dr. Shanika Ampah, Miami-Dade County's Office 
Community Advocacy Communications & Media Director Griselle Marino, 
Foundation of the Americas & Global Philanthropy Society CEO/Founder 
Rachel Pinedo, President and CEO of CMS International Group Jeff 
Lozama, and President of Florida Association of Nonprofit 
Organizations, Inc. Marina Pavlov. Lastly, we recognize the dedicated 
service of Global Innovative Foundation's 2021-2023 Chairwoman 
Bernadette Pierre, recipient of the Service Excellence Award.

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  Whereas, the Global Innovative Foundation, Inc. renders services that 
empower and instills confidence among individuals. Its partnerships 
with various organizations and support of other philanthropic causes 
promote awareness, activities and positive outcomes for victims and 
survivors of crime; and
  Whereas, the Global Innovative Foundation, Inc. provides local, 
national, and international services such as scholarships, coaching, 
mental health services, self-defense classes, youth-focused programs, 
workshops/seminars, advocacy, career development, and mentoring; and
  Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member 
of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th 
Congressional District of Florida, am proud to recognize the Global 
Innovative Foundation, Inc. for their dedication and outstanding 
commitment to motivate and empower the lives of victims and survivors.

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