Trending...
- 6 Love Sports Launches Miami Women's Padel League -Doral, Strengthening One of Miami's Most Dynamic Padel Communities
- Yazaki Innovations to Introduce First-Ever Prefabricated Home Wiring System to U.S. Residential Market in 2026
- Boston Industrial Solutions' Natron® 512N Series UV LED Ink Achieves BPA Certification, Advancing Safe and Sustainable Digital Printing
MIAMI, March 6, 2025 ~ The Everglades Foundation has recently announced the appointment of Yezid Acosta as their first Director of Digital Strategy & Information Technology. This new position has been made possible by a generous grant from the Knight Foundation.
In his new role, Acosta will be responsible for managing the organization's complex data framework and overseeing a newly built IT environment. He will also work towards improving operational efficiency and implementing system solutions that will benefit the Foundation's overall effectiveness. Additionally, Acosta will play a crucial role in expanding and transforming the Foundation's communications and data management capacity.
Acosta brings with him a wealth of experience in digital strategy and information technology. His previous work includes collaborating with various partners to develop an innovative mobile point-of-sale shopping experience similar to that of Apple. This is a testament to his strong teamwork skills. He has also worked extensively with software developers and digital product designers, addressing technology and security needs for non-profit organizations.
More on The Floridant
Prior to joining The Everglades Foundation, Acosta held leadership positions in digital and IT at organizations such as NYC Kids Rise, Rising Ground, I Love Velvet, RFG Global Management, and Nestlé Nespresso. He has a proven track record of creating and managing innovative digital products, including a VIP shopping experience that integrates RFID chips and robotics.
Marta Viciedo, Miami Director at Knight Foundation, expressed her excitement about this new role at The Everglades Foundation. She sees it as an opportunity to harness the power of new digital technology to advance Everglades restoration through science, education, and communications. She also welcomed Acosta to Miami and looks forward to his innovative leadership.
Eric Eikenberg, CEO of The Everglades Foundation, also shared his thoughts on this development. He stated that with the support of Knight Foundation and the appointment of Acosta, they will be able to leverage new technology to support their science team's research while engaging decision-makers, teachers, supporters, and the public in Everglades restoration.
The Everglades Foundation is confident that Acosta's expertise and leadership will help them achieve their goals and make a positive impact on the restoration of the Everglades. With this new position and the support of Knight Foundation, they are determined to continue their efforts towards preserving this unique ecosystem.
In his new role, Acosta will be responsible for managing the organization's complex data framework and overseeing a newly built IT environment. He will also work towards improving operational efficiency and implementing system solutions that will benefit the Foundation's overall effectiveness. Additionally, Acosta will play a crucial role in expanding and transforming the Foundation's communications and data management capacity.
Acosta brings with him a wealth of experience in digital strategy and information technology. His previous work includes collaborating with various partners to develop an innovative mobile point-of-sale shopping experience similar to that of Apple. This is a testament to his strong teamwork skills. He has also worked extensively with software developers and digital product designers, addressing technology and security needs for non-profit organizations.
More on The Floridant
- Bay Street Yard launches Country Sundays Feb. 15
- Hubble Tension Solved? Study finds evidence of an 'Invisible Bias' in How We Measure the Universe
- Monster Jam preview: ThunderROARus to visit Sunshine Ace Hardware in Largo on Feb. 26
- Join Us at the Biz To Biz Business Expo in Hallandale, FL – Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
- COMCAST Pledges $20,000 to Goodwill SWFL to support Digital Literacy
Prior to joining The Everglades Foundation, Acosta held leadership positions in digital and IT at organizations such as NYC Kids Rise, Rising Ground, I Love Velvet, RFG Global Management, and Nestlé Nespresso. He has a proven track record of creating and managing innovative digital products, including a VIP shopping experience that integrates RFID chips and robotics.
Marta Viciedo, Miami Director at Knight Foundation, expressed her excitement about this new role at The Everglades Foundation. She sees it as an opportunity to harness the power of new digital technology to advance Everglades restoration through science, education, and communications. She also welcomed Acosta to Miami and looks forward to his innovative leadership.
Eric Eikenberg, CEO of The Everglades Foundation, also shared his thoughts on this development. He stated that with the support of Knight Foundation and the appointment of Acosta, they will be able to leverage new technology to support their science team's research while engaging decision-makers, teachers, supporters, and the public in Everglades restoration.
The Everglades Foundation is confident that Acosta's expertise and leadership will help them achieve their goals and make a positive impact on the restoration of the Everglades. With this new position and the support of Knight Foundation, they are determined to continue their efforts towards preserving this unique ecosystem.
Filed Under: Business
0 Comments
Latest on The Floridant
- Finland's €1.3 Billion Digital Gambling Market Faces Regulatory Tug-of-War as Player Protection Debate Intensifies
- Starlink Local Installers now does TV / HDTV antenna installations
- 200 Drones Illuminate the sky at Fairchild's "The Orchid Affair" Gala in Coral Gables
- Foxtown Stats Launches In Beta: Unifying Marketing Data Across Platforms in One Powerful Dashboard
- Angels Of Dirt Premieres on Youtube, Announces Paige Keck Helmet Sponsorship for 2026 Season
- "They Said It Was Impossible": This Bottle Turns Any Freshwater Source Into Ice-Cold, Purified Drinking Water in Seconds
- Patron Saints Of Music Names Allie Moskovits Head Of Sync & Business Development
- Dave Aronberg Named 2026 John C. Randolph Award Recipient by Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews
- General Relativity Challenged by New Tension Discovered in Dark Siren Cosmology
- Unseasonable Warmth Triggers Early Pest Season Along I-5 Corridor
- 2026 Florida Trust Economic Outlook: AI Leads the Way
- Miami Display Unveils Enhanced Line of Premium Cubby Units for Retail Excellence
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices FNR's Ann King named RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker
- Tickets still available for May 7 Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast
- Bug Busters Expands Service Footprint With New Carrollton, Georgia Branch
- Laurent Gabay — The Leader Behind Fashion Sourcing and Its Worldwide Recognition
- Why KULR Could Be a Quiet Enabler of Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) Over The Long Term: KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NY SE American: KULR)
- Why Finland Had No Choice But to Legalize Online Gambling
- High-Margin Energy & Digital Infrastructure Platform Created after Merger with Established BlockFuel Energy, Innovation Beverage Group (NAS DAQ: IBG)
- iFLO Pro Launches Its Groundbreaking iFLO Pro Mini At The 2026 AHR Expo In Las Vegas