VeigaMilton: Family Style Philanthropy
Ana VeigaMilton introduces her grandson to the world of giving back.
Mateo and I have already shared many meaningful adventures. We have visited the University of Miami several times, including an unforgettable encounter with Stuart Weitzman at the Miami HerbertBusiness School. While I was captivated by his story of perseverance, marketing brilliance, and how he built a global shoe empire Mateo enjoyed the attention. Watching business students model his designs while learning from his journey was a true highlight. Mateo also joined the ‘Canes Community Day of Service, led by my son Eric Miltom, President of the Miami ‘Canes Community. Together, we stocked the ‘Canes Community Food Pantry, which provides meals and essential nutrition to students facing food insecurity, critical support that helps them succeed in their studies, especially during finals week.We participated in the Artificial Intelligence Hackathon, partially sponsored by the José Milton Foundation, mingling with brilliant students from the Society of Women Engineers. I also brought Mateo to one of my favorite places: the Cuban Heritage Collection at UM’sRichter Library. I showed him a plaque honoring his bisabuelo (great-grandfather,) a tangible link to our family’s legacy.
Ana VeigaMilton directs Corporate Social Responsibility for United Property Management, owners and managers of almost 9000 residential units in Florida. She also presides over the José Milton Foundation, striving to close the opportunity gap in South Florida, primarily through access to quality healthcare, research, and education opportunities. As co-founder of the Cecil & Ana Milton Family Foundation, she supports a healthy and clean environment through conservation efforts, our military, and first responders. Ana holds leadership positions and serves on various philanthropic boards, including Jackson Health Foundation (past-Chair), Red Cross Miami (Secretary), University of Miami Citizens Boards (past-President), Zoo Miami Foundation (past-Chair & emeritus director), and United Way Miami (Campaign co-chair). Most recently, Ana became a board member of Girl Scouts Tropical Florida. As an engineering and law alumna, she is incredibly proud and honored to serve as a University of Miami Trustee, working to accelerate UM’s impressive upward trajectory. Ana is passionate about encouraging women and minorities to enter STEM fields and provides scholarships to graduates of the 5000 Role Models and Girl Scout Gold Awardees who choose STEM majors. Ana and her family have been recognized for their philanthropy, community engagement, and volunteerism. She was recently tapped into Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor attained at the University of Miami, was awarded the Power & Influencer Award by the Global Innovative Foundation and named the Latina Pioneer of the Year 2022 by Hispanic Women of Distinction. The community celebrated the first anniversary of the José Milton Memorial Hospital at Jackson West, Top 5 percent of all US hospitals. The Milton Family’s commitment to South Florida runs deep. Ana and her husband Cecil are blessed with three community-engaged adult children, Alec, Eric, and Diana. The Milton Family resides in Coral Gables.
