PROFESA
Mark Berrios-Ayala, Esq. is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in various roles within the legal sector. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors at GWEN S CHERRY BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION INC since June 2019 and as Website Editor for PROFESA since March 2018, Mark has made significant contributions to the legal community. As Associate General Counsel at Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company from July 2021 to May 2024, responsibilities included attending depositions and managing a full caseload, while prior experience as a Florida Collections Attorney at Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC involved managing over 1,000 cases and conducting numerous mediations and trials. Educational background includes a J.D. from Florida International University - College of Law and a B.S. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida, along with legal internships that honed skills in research and courtroom procedures. Mark's dedication to the legal field is further evidenced by involvement with the Hispanic National Bar Association and various internships within the judicial system.
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PROFESA
The Puerto Rican Professional Association of South Florida (PROFESA), is an organization conceived on April 28, 1999, by a group of local Puerto Rican professionals in South Florida to fill a void in the Puerto Rican community and help strengthen existing community organizations in the area. It was inaugurated on October 16, 1999, and in less than two years, PROFESA became one of the largest Puerto Rican organizations in South Florida and one of the most active in the community. Anchored on three pillars: Culture, Network and Empowerment, PROFESA’s "triad" guides the priorities of the organization. The meaning behind the word PROFESA is as follows: "PR" stands for Puerto Rican, "PROFES" is for professional and the "A" stands for association. Although PROFESA is a Spanish word, it can be easily pronounced in both English and Spanish. More importantly, its meaning: to "profess", teach, or lead, is what we envisioned for our organization. Among our goals is to "profess" understanding and love for Puerto Rico, its culture, and the aspirations and potential of our people who have evolved from the humble "Jibarito" into a still humble, but more educated, proud, and modern Puerto Rican professional. The mission of PROFESA (an IRS 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization), is to establish a platform that unites Puerto Rican Professionals through empowerment, networking, and service to the community. Also, we promote cultural awareness and recognize the contributions of Puerto Ricans.