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Committees

BBG committees bring together experienced professionals to collaborate, exchange insights, and drive initiatives that strengthen the business community.

Governament Relations &
Partnership

COMMITTEE

Monica Ribeiro
(co-chair)

Sabrina Torrella is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. For almost 20 years in the financial industry, her passion is to help communities by educating on the importance of financial planning. Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Long-Term Care Specialist she has a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning, insurance, retirement, and investment strategies.


Sabrina has been a member of BBG since 2017, where she served as a Board Member, Vice President and current 2025 President.

Russell Weaver
(co-chair)

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Communication
& Marketing

COMMITTEE

Alessandra Leme
(co-chair)

Sabrina Torrella is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. For almost 20 years in the financial industry, her passion is to help communities by educating on the importance of financial planning. Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Long-Term Care Specialist she has a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning, insurance, retirement, and investment strategies.


Sabrina has been a member of BBG since 2017, where she served as a Board Member, Vice President and current 2025 President.

Maria Ravani
(co-chair)

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Guto Lordello

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Events

COMMITTEE

Andrea Faria
(co-chair)

Sabrina Torrella is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. For almost 20 years in the financial industry, her passion is to help communities by educating on the importance of financial planning. Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Long-Term Care Specialist she has a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning, insurance, retirement, and investment strategies.


Sabrina has been a member of BBG since 2017, where she served as a Board Member, Vice President and current 2025 President.

Ana Paula Zalafe
(co-chair)

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Thais Pagani

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Sponsoship & Membership

COMMITTEE

Elizabeth Alderete
(co-chair)

Sabrina Torrella is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. For almost 20 years in the financial industry, her passion is to help communities by educating on the importance of financial planning. Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Long-Term Care Specialist she has a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning, insurance, retirement, and investment strategies.


Sabrina has been a member of BBG since 2017, where she served as a Board Member, Vice President and current 2025 President.

Silvana Silva
(co-chair)

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Marília Ramos Ferguson Scholarship

COMMITTEE

Monica Ribeiro

Sabrina Torrella is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. For almost 20 years in the financial industry, her passion is to help communities by educating on the importance of financial planning. Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Long-Term Care Specialist she has a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning, insurance, retirement, and investment strategies.


Sabrina has been a member of BBG since 2017, where she served as a Board Member, Vice President and current 2025 President.

Andrea Faria

Sabrina Torrella is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. For almost 20 years in the financial industry, her passion is to help communities by educating on the importance of financial planning. Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Long-Term Care Specialist she has a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning, insurance, retirement, and investment strategies.


Sabrina has been a member of BBG since 2017, where she served as a Board Member, Vice President and current 2025 President.

Andrea Vianna

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Laine Furtado

Sabrina Torrella is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. For almost 20 years in the financial industry, her passion is to help communities by educating on the importance of financial planning. Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Long-Term Care Specialist she has a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning, insurance, retirement, and investment strategies.


Sabrina has been a member of BBG since 2017, where she served as a Board Member, Vice President and current 2025 President.

Leonardo Resende

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Gláucio Veloso

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Floriana Martinez

Sabrina Torrella is a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. For almost 20 years in the financial industry, her passion is to help communities by educating on the importance of financial planning. Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Long-Term Care Specialist she has a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning, insurance, retirement, and investment strategies.


Sabrina has been a member of BBG since 2017, where she served as a Board Member, Vice President and current 2025 President.

Daniel P. Foganholi Sr

Leonardo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida Atlantic University.

With over 23 years of experience in the USA, Leonardo is an Entrepreneur and CPA specializing in Domestic and International Taxation, and Business Consulting for Small and Medium Enterprises.
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