PROFESA
Rafael Gonzalez JD has a diverse work experience that spans several industries. Rafael began their career as a Paralegal and Legal Complaint Analyst Consultant at the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico from 2009 to 2011. During this time, they conducted legal research and analysis to resolve complaints against members of the college, focusing on ethical misconduct allegations. Rafael then joined CFSE as a Special Executive Officer from 2013 to 2017, where their responsibilities included assisting the Executive Director, attending staff meetings, and presiding over the special Committee for Socio Economic Factors cases. From 2017 to 2018, they worked as a Business Development Specialist at MSSS, contributing to the growth of the company. In 2018, they joined Colgan Dominelli Law as a Business Development Manager, and later that year, they became the CEO of RB Consulting Group. Since 2019, Rafael has been serving as the President of PROFESA.
Rafael Gonzalez JD attended Florida International University - College of Law from 2017 to 2018, where they studied Paralegal studies. Prior to that, they completed their Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree at Facultad de Derecho Eugenio Maria de Hostos from 2004 to 2008, specializing in Legal Studies, General. Rafael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Marketing from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, which they earned from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, Rafael has pursued further studies in Peruvian Criminal and Constitutional Law & Peruvian Culture at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, and EU Law, EU Human Rights, and Arts & Literature at the Ortega & Gasset Foundation in 2006 and 2005 respectively.
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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.