James Kohnstamm

James Kohnstamm, CEcD, currently serves as the Director of Economic Development for Miami-Dade County and is also the South East Regional Director for the Florida Economic Development Council. Alongside these roles, Kohnstamm holds the position of Vice Chair on the Economic Development Board for the City of Coral Gables and chairs the Sustainability Committee for the International Economic Development Council. With a strong background in economic development, Kohnstamm has successfully managed over 100 projects that have resulted in the creation of over 2,800 jobs and $500 million in investments for Miami-Dade County. Previous positions include Executive Vice President and Vice President at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, and project manager at the University of Miami's School of Education. Kohnstamm holds a Master of Arts in International Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Connecticut College.