The Everglades Foundation
Yezid Acosta is an experienced technology and information management professional currently serving as the Director of Digital Strategy & IT at The Everglades Foundation since February 2025. Prior to this role, Yezid held the position of Sr. Director of IT at NYC Kids RISE from June 2023 to January 2025 and served as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Rising Ground from June 2017 to June 2023. Additional experience includes roles as Chief Technology Officer at RFG Global Management, LLC, Chief Information Officer at I Love Velvet Inc., and North American IT Manager at Nestlé Nespresso, among others. Yezid's educational background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in Retail Marketing & Management and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Fashion Merchandising & Retail Marketing from Johnson & Wales University, as well as an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Fashion Marketing & Management from Berkeley College.
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The Everglades Foundation
Since 1993, it has been our mission to lead efforts to restore and protect the greater Everglades ecosystem. The Foundation recognizes the irreplaceable environmental and economic value of America’s "River of Grass." Established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, the funds we raise go towards scientific research, education on the Greater Everglades ecosystem and grants to our conservation partners. The Foundation also supports necessary legal actions to help protect the Everglades. We leverage science and advocacy to help shape the decisions of stakeholders, focus on research, collaborate with fellow organizations and supply grants for the advancement of environmental awareness. The Foundation's world-class science department conducts and sponsors scientific research and analysis; our policies, positions and actions are determined by facts. The Foundation serves as a leader in building consensus for action in support of our mission. Our strength comes from the support we receive from our partners, board, staff and true believers who know we can correct mistakes of the past for the millions of people who depend on the Everglades' future health.