Greater Miami and the Keys
The Greater Miami and the Keys Chapter of the American Red Cross proudly serves over 2.5 million residents in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.
We provide help for members of the military, veterans and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Call 1-877-272-7337 (24 hours a day) or click below to learn more.
The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more. Click below to learn more.
For questions about classes or certification cards you may also call: 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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Deborah (Debbie) Koch joins the American Red Cross South Florida Region as the executive director of the Greater Miami & the Keys Chapter.
Debbie served as the president of the Junior League of Miami in 2018-2019, an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. In her 10 years with the League, she previously served as executive vice president, vice president of community and in several chair positions.
Prior to the Red Cross, Debbie served as marketing director for J.P. Morgan Private Bank, covering the east coast of the U.S. She joined J.P. Morgan following a decade at Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust where she helped grow the bank from four to seven offices and nearly doubled deposits to over $1 billion. She began her banking career in 1997 at BankUnited, rebranding the bank from a small local company to a state-wide institution. Her previous experience was in marketing and public relations for nonprofit arts organizations.
She is active in the community, serving as a member of the United Way Financial Stability Impact Council and Women United, as well as a volunteer with Breakthrough Miami and Branches. An art lover, she is active as a Friend of the Pérez Art Museum Miami and serves on the Prizm Art Fair Advisory Board.
Debbie received her MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. She is an avid Gator fan, and enjoys yoga, reading and traveling.
Sergio Abreu, Director & Regional Manager, External Affairs, TECO Energy
Amanda Altman, Vice-Chair, Board Development; CEO, Kristi House
Armando Fernandez, Director, External Affairs, Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company
Carolyn Hicks, Vice-Chair, Diversity; Vice President, J.P. Morgan
Ian-Illych Martinez, Managing Partner, Bello & Martinez Law Group
Jorge Martinez, Senior Regional Communications Lead, Florida Blue
Alexander Michiels, Vice-Chair, Mission; Senior Vice President & CFO, Supply Chain Solutions, Ryder System, Inc.
Kevin Newell†, Philanthropist
Holly M. Raschein, Vice-Chair, the Florida Keys; Government Relations Director, AshBritt; Monroe County Commissioner (District 5)
Kerstin Sachl, Vice President, Communications & PR Caribbean & Latin America, Marriott International
Ana Salas Siegel, Founder & CEO, GESA Globalist Ventures, LLC
Dr. Angeleke Saridakis, Faculty, Department of Surgery, Mt. Sinai/ Elmhurst Hospital
Mary (Mimi) Bradley Shafey*†, Philanthropist
Neena Shenoy*†, Philanthropist
Eric Singer, Partner, Bilzin Sumberg
John M. Spottswood, III, Vice-Chair, the Florida Keys; Chief Technology Officer, The Spottswood Companies
Leah Sylvester*†, Architect
Thomas te Riele, Managing Director, Corporate Banking, BankUnited, N.A.
Ana VeigaMilton*†, Secretary; President, José Milton Foundation
Adriana Verdeja, Executive Director of Government and Community Relations, Office of Government Affairs and Community Relations, University of Miami
Marielena A. Villamil, President and CEO, The Washington Economics Group, Inc.
Libby Witherspoon*†, Immediate Past Chair, Executive Vice President, Head of Trust & Wealth Management, Grove Bank & Trust
*Tiffany Circle Member
†Board Visionary
