The event was attended by Dr. Jorge Grünberg, rector of the University of the Andes ( Universidad ORT Uruguay), and Carolina Bonaldi, M.A., the university’s Human Resources Coordinator. During the meeting, attendees also exchanged views on the university’s evolution and its academic, institutional, and infrastructure development over the past decade.
A Place to Reconnect in Bal Harbour
The event began at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Regis Hotel in Bal Harbour, where the participants spent three hours talking in an atmosphere of great camaraderie.
The event brought together graduates from different generations— some with long-standing careers in Miami—who had the opportunity to share their professional experiences abroad.
Global Careers in Various Industries
The group of attendees consisted of graduates from the School of Business and Social Sciences and the School of Communication, who are pursuing careers in various sectors of the U.S. market.
Among the professional fields represented were technology, digital marketing, the music industry, international agribusiness trade, operational excellence, and human resources consulting.
Among the participants was Carlos Fernández Sandes, a graduate of the Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Analyst program, who serves as Client Technology Lead at Microsoft.
Also in attendance was Victoria Rodríguez San Martín, a graduate of the Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a concentration in Advertising and Marketing and the Specialization Diploma in Marketing Management, who serves as Associate Director of Digital Business at Sony Music Entertainment.
Diego A. Pomi, a graduate of the Agribusiness Diploma program, works as a Senior Protein (Meat) Trader for the U.S. market at Andes Global Trading LLC.
The meeting was also attended by Jeanete Fischel, a graduate of the Bachelor's program in International Studies and CEO of Jauser Cargo Corp.
Also in attendance was Claudia Carina Deveras Badiola, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Management and Administration program, who serves as Vice President of Operations Excellence at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Rounding out the group was Sebastián Ponti Acosta, a graduate of the Marketing Analyst program, who works as a freelance Human Resources Consultant affiliated with Tango HR Group.
The diversity of professional backgrounds and experiences enriched the discussion, which brought together graduates who completed their studies in the late 1990s and others who did so in more recent years.
Mentoring and Strengthening Networking
One of the central themes of the event was the willingness expressed by the attendees to actively collaborate with the university community.
The graduates expressed their full willingness to share their knowledge and experiences with students and other graduates, participate in academic initiatives, and contribute to the development of new networking and professional mentoring opportunities.
Among the possibilities discussed were providing support to those seeking to advance their careers in the United States, sharing experiences regarding entry into the international job market, and participating in activities that bring the perspectives of professionals working in various industries to the university.
The willingness of all participants to remain connected to ORT presents an opportunity to strengthen intergenerational exchange and draw on the experience of those who have built their careers abroad.
These initiatives aim to foster connections that go beyond in-person meetings and lead to new opportunities for collaboration, learning, and professional development for the university community.
Institutional ties that transcend borders
This event is part of a series of international alumni reunions organized by the National University of the South ( Universidad ORT Uruguay ) in various cities around the world, with the goal of maintaining ties with those who study and work abroad.
Since 2024, the university has organized alumni gatherings in various cities around the world, including Madrid, New York, Barcelona, London, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Chile, Paris, Valencia, Tel Aviv, Washington, D.C., and Miami.
These events have provided an opportunity to bring together graduates from different schools and graduating classes, learn about their professional experiences, and strengthen their professional networks in the countries where they live.
These events also provide an opportunity to identify new ways to collaborate with students and graduates, as well as to receive feedback from professionals working in various markets and industries.