Signature Program
Oral History Project.
Preserving the firsthand stories, memories, and experiences that define the Cuban exile community for future generations.
The Project
Preserving the voices of a generation.
The FACE Oral History Project records, preserves, and shares the personal testimonies of Cuban exiles and their descendants. Through interviews, storytelling, and archival preservation, the project ensures that the sacrifices, achievements, and lived experiences of the Cuban exiles and Cuban American community are never lost, distorted, or forgotten. The Oral History Project was first launched in 2025 thanks to the generous support of the Knight Foundation.
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Featured Stories
View Full Archive →2026 Distinguished voices.
Business
Vince Castro
“Partner and Regional President, Hotaling Insurance Services”
Government & Public Service
Carlos Cubelo
“Former U.S. Congressman, FL-26 | Co-Founder, Vocero”
Law & Civic Leadership
Maria Garcia
“Equity Partner & Chair, Healthcare Practice, Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton”
Entertainment & Media
Tom Llamas
“Anchor & Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas”
Business
Melissa Medina
“Co-Founder & CEO, eMerge Americas | Partner, Medina Ventures”
Law & Civic Leadership
Rene Murai
“Partner, Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP | Former President, FACE”
Government & Public Service
Jeanette Nunez
“President, Florida International University | Former Lieutenant Governor of Florida”
Arts & Culture
Carlos Ponce
“Actor, Singer-Songwriter, Producer & Philanthropist”
Business
Michael Torres
“Partner, PAAST | Chairman-Elect & Treasurer, FACE Board of Directors”
Philanthropy
Alexandra Villoch
“CEO, Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | Former President & Publisher, Miami Herald”
Compilation Videos
Annual Oral History Collections
Watch the full compilation videos from each year's oral history project.
2026 Oral History Compilation
2025 Oral History Compilation
The Archive
Explore the Archive
Search and filter the full collection of FACE oral history participants — leaders whose stories shape Cuban-American memory.
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Business
Cynthia Bowles
Owner Operator, Chick-fil-A, Hialeah Westland
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Business
Vince Castro
Partner and Regional President, Hotaling Insurance Services
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Government & Public Service
Carlos Cubelo
Former U.S. Congressman, FL-26 | Co-Founder, Vocero
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Law & Civic Leadership
Maria Garcia
Equity Partner & Chair, Healthcare Practice, Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton
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Entertainment & Media
Tom Llamas
Anchor & Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas
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Business
David Martin
Chief Executive Officer, Terra Group
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Business
Melissa Medina
Co-Founder & CEO, eMerge Americas | Partner, Medina Ventures
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Law & Civic Leadership
Rene Murai
Partner, Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP | Former President, FACE
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Government & Public Service
Jeanette Nunez
President, Florida International University | Former Lieutenant Governor of Florida
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Arts & Culture
Carlos Ponce
Actor, Singer-Songwriter, Producer & Philanthropist
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Education
Madeline Pumariega
President, Miami Dade College
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Business
Michael Torres
Partner, PAAST | Chairman-Elect & Treasurer, FACE Board of Directors
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Business
Agustin Velasco
President & CEO, Interamerican Bank
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Philanthropy
Alexandra Villoch
CEO, Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | Former President & Publisher, Miami Herald
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Entertainment & Media
Nelson Albareda
Cuban-American CEO of Loud and Live, GRAMMY®-winning producer reshaping global entertainment from Miami.
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Law & Civic Leadership
Cesar L. Alvarez
Senior Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, he led the firm’s global growth and is recognized for civic leadership.
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Business
Tony Argiz
Respected accounting leader, Pedro Pan participant, and pillar of the Miami-Dade business community.
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Business
Armando Codina
Real estate leader and Downtown Doral visionary; co-founder of a major homelessness initiative.
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Entertainment & Media
Alberto Ibargüen
Former Knight Foundation CEO and award-winning publisher committed to journalism and civic impact.
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Business
Aida Levitan, PhD
Former U.S. Century Bank Chair, top PR leader, and champion of Hispanic arts and advertising.
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Government & Public Service
Sandra Gonzalez-Levy
Strategic partnerships expert and founder dedicated to preserving Cuban exile legacy through advocacy.
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Business
Liliam Lopez
Founder of SFLHCC, empowering Hispanic business leaders through media, events, and community advocacy.
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Government & Public Service
Carlos A. Migoya
CEO of Jackson Health System, transformed its finances and care while serving on key boards across Florida.
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Business
Mario Murgado
Cuban-born CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, known for reviving dealerships and leading a national auto empire.
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Education
Eduardo Padrón, PhD
Economist and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, led Miami Dade College to national recognition.
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Arts & Culture
Leslie Pantin
Public relations executive and Cuban art advocate, founder of Calle Ocho Festival and arteamericas.
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Entertainment & Media
Cesar Pizarro
Publishing executive who launched El Nuevo Herald, shaping Hispanic media in South Florida.
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Entertainment & Media
Jorge A. Plasencia
Creative agency leader and nonprofit co-founder advancing culture and media diversity in the U.S.
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Entertainment & Media
Claudia Puig
Senior VP at TelevisaUnivision, a trailblazer in Spanish-language media and government affairs.
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Business
Jorge M. Pérez
Developer and philanthropist shaping Miami’s skyline and art scene with over four decades of leadership.
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Business
Olga Ramudo
Travel industry executive and advisor recognized for leadership and advocacy in tourism.
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Philanthropy
Ana VeigaMilton
Philanthropist and business leader, she directs the José Milton Foundation and chairs key boards in Miami.
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Entertainment & Media
Sam Verdeja
Hispanic media pioneer and co-author preserving Cuban heritage through publishing and civic engagement.
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Business
Mayi de la Vega
Luxury real estate leader and founder of ONE Sotheby’s, transforming South Florida’s property market.
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