Pamela Fuertes is Executive Director, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Miami Dade College. Consistent and tactful in leading programs and designing initiatives that enhance organizational visibility, impact, brand and mission.

Valued for connecting with clients, partners, stakeholders, and colleagues through thoughtful engagement, collaboration, and partnership. Driven by a sincere commitment to building and expanding community, Pamela works closely with local, domestic and international institutions and organizations in support of entrepreneurship, economic development and strategic partnerships.

Prior to assuming her current role, Pamela’s professional career started at The Miami-Dade Beacon Council. Her professional experience includes having represented the City of Coral Gables, LanguageSpeak and Miami-Dade County.

With a deeply rooted passion for Miami’s international business community and culture, Pamela serves on the Board of the Arts & Business Council of Miami, the Miami Scientific Italian Community, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, CAMACOL, and the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT).

Pamela has degrees from the University of Miami and Miami Dade College.