Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced two economic development hires on her team. They are Fernando Casamayor, Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer, and Michaeljohn Green, Deputy Director of Economic Development. Casamayor and Green will help drive Mayor Levine Cava’s economic development agenda, which includes ongoing pandemic recovery, attracting greater investment and hiring opportunities to Miami-Dade, and creating a more equitable local economy that leverages the momentum of growing tech industries to upskill residents and connect them to new opportunities.
“Since the beginning of the pandemic, our community has seen the fastest economic recovery in the country – but it’s more important than ever that we lay the foundation now for a “future ready” economy where all residents can prosper and thrive,” said Mayor Levine Cava. “I’m proud to welcome Fernando and Michaeljohn to the team as we work together to grow and diversify our economy, double down on investments in small businesses and local talent and modernize and streamline the County’s economic development functions to better serve businesses and residents.”
“I am honored and humbled to be given this opportunity to positively impact our community,” said Fernando Casamayor. “Having spent over three decades years working across Miami-Dade County and the city of Miami, with a focus on finance, governance and deal negotiation, I’m excited to bring my experience to helping make the mayor’s vision a reality and to rejoin the County family.”
“This is a very exciting time to be a part of Mayor Levine Cava’s economic team,” said Michaeljohn Green. “Miami-Dade’s economy is booming, but we know too many residents are still unable to tap into that growth. I look forward to crafting policies and initiatives that open opportunities for all and make Miami-Dade the best place to live work and play in the world.”
A Miami native, Casamayor previously served as Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer for the City of Miami. Prior to his time in the city, he worked as tax collector and budget analyst In Miami-Dade County. He holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies from Barry University.
Green previously worked as Vice President, Fund Director for Dade County Federal Credit Union and CEO of Community Fund of North Miami Dade. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Harris Stowe State University. This year, Green was named one of the “40 Most Powerful and Influential Black Businesses Leaders in Miami-Dade” by Legacy Magazine.
