Task Force

 

Javier Soto

Javier Soto is President of Dade Community Foundation. The Foundation protects and manages the assets of philanthropic funds and provides grant making expertise to donors with various interests at all levels of giving. By bringing together diverse groups in Miami-Dade County, the Foundation helps improve the quality of life and build a more cohesive community by supporting local nonprofit organizations with grants and technical assistance.

Mr. Soto was senior vice president and general counsel of Dutko Worldwide, heading the Miami division of the multi-disciplinary public policy management firm. Prior to joining Dutko in 2005, he held several positions with Miami-Dade County. He was the transition chairman for the Office of Mayor Carlos Alvarez from 2004-2005, and the chief of staff for the Office of Mayor Alex Penelas from 2001-2004. He has also served as the director of intergovernmental affairs and as assistant county attorney. He was an associate in the Litigation Department at Holland & Knight before moving into county government. Mr. Soto has been involved in a variety of professional and community organizations, serving as chairman of the Community Advisory Committee of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. He is a graduate of Florida State University and has a law degree from Georgetown University.

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