OUT Miami Foundation is proud to be a professionally managed non-profit organization, driven by our dedicated and talented staff.
Jaime Bayo, MPA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
jaime@outmiami.org
​(305)521-9050 Ext. 1
Jaime is a co-founder of OUT Miami Foundation. He has served in the position of Executive Director since January 2015, where he directs the strategic vision of the organization, and leads the creation and management of the foundation's programming, fundraising, and operational initiatives, policies, and practices.

Prior to OUT Miami, Jaime was the President of Bucaro Consulting-- a boutique consulting firm specializing in creating winning development campaigns and events for social justice organizations throughout the globe.

Jaime brings 10+ years of nonprofit management experience to OUT Miami Foundation, through his diverse roles a Director of Development, Campaign Manager, Event Chair, Program Coordinator, Development Manager, Researcher, and a number of additional volunteer roles throughout the years. In addition to founding OUT Miami, he also founded the FSU Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Jaime was honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2016 as the Joyce Gala Scholarship Recipient for his efforts to advance and diversify philanthropy in Miami.

Jaime holds a Masters in Public Administration degree, as well as a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Social Studies degree from Florida State University. He is passionate about youth leadership, international social justice, and peace movements.

Meet our Board of Directors.

Board Members are dedicated volunteers-- leveraging their knowledge, resources, and networks to support the community-building work of the OUT Miami Foundation. Thank you for your service!

Board Officers

Johann Ali
CHAIRMAN
ALSO SERVES AS ADVISOR TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ABOUT JOHANN
Johann is the founder and Chief Client Partner of GAIA Consulting Partners, a full-service environmental consulting, risk and liability management firm. He holds bachelor's and MBA degrees from the University of Miami, a master's degree in Geology from the University of Chapel Hill North Carolina.

Johann is the immediate past char of the Board of Directors of the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews (MCCJ), and has served on numerous other boards including the Community Leadership Board of the American Diabetes Association. He is an active volunteer at the University of Miami supporting the Iron Arrow Society, the Council of International Students and Organizations, and LGBTQ 'Canes. Caribbean. In Fall 2009, he co-founded a local monthly professional networking event called MACK Miami.

​Johann is passionate about educational opportunities for international students, LGBTQ issues, and social issues affecting the Caribbean islands.
Leandro Barbuscio
treasurer
SERVES ON FINANCE COMMITTEE
ABOUT LEANDRO
 Leandro is the tax principal at Kaufman Rossin, where he leads their international business services tax planning and consulting practice.

​He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida, and is an two-time alumnus of Florida International University earning a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in taxation..
Carlo Mercuri
SECRETARY
SERVES ON SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
ABOUT CARLO
Carlo's Bio is coming soon-- welcome to the Board of Directors Carlo!

Board Members

Ayinde Chase
member
SERVES ON SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
ABOUT AYINDE
Ayinde is the Florida Key Account and Special Events On-Premise Portfolio Manager for the American Liberty Division of Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits of Florida.

​He is passionate about serving and making a significant impact with an organization that caters to the needs that should be addressed in the community. He is an alumnus of the University of Florida. 

​When not working, Ayinde spends his time with family and friends at home; being physical running and working out, volunteering, being active in his community and worshiping at Unity on the Bay.
Edgar Jovet
member
SERVES ON PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
ABOUT EDGAR
Edgar is the President of Development ID, Inc.

​He is passionate about community involvement and helping other LGBTQ organizations to collectively succeed. Edgar is an alumnus of the University of Puerto Rico.

We wish to thank our former Board Members for their important role in our past, present, and future.

Tim Smith
FORMER MEMBER
SERVED ON THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE + AS BOARD CO-CHAIR
Other former board members:
Cristina Small
Juan Talavera
Jenn Nolan Jones
Michael Larkin
Denis Tejedor
Dan Marinberg

Interested in joining the board?

We're always looking for passionate people to join OUT Miami's Board of Directors. Prior board experience is not required-- just a passion for our local LGBTQ community and commitment to strengthening OUT Miami Foundation.

To learn more about board service, please contact Board Chair Johann Ali.