About the Beacon Council
Economic Development Foundation

The Beacon Council Foundation is a 501(C) 3, a Florida not-for-profit organization and an affiliate of The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, a 501(C) 6, created exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the sole member of the Foundation and has oversight and control over the Foundation’s fiscal and programmatic activities.
Board Members

Juan Carlos Liscano
American Airlines
Board Director, 2023-2024 Chair

Christine Barney
rbb commnications
Board Director, Chair-Elect

Basil Khalil
FedEx Latin America
Board Director, Treasurer

Yolanda Cash Jackson
Becker
Board Director, Immediate Past Chair

Newton B. Sanon
OIC of South Florida
Board Director, Secretary

Rodrick T. Miller
Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Board Director
Staff

Dr. Paula Hopkins
Miami-Dade Beacon Council
