marile lopez
SocialMiami contributorMarile Lopez is the Chief Financial Officer at Jorge Luis Lopez Law Firm, a governmental affairs firm representing Municipal Governments, Florida 100 and Fortune 500 companies at the federal, state and local levels. As CFO, she manages the financial reporting, income taxes, account receivable, drafting of contracts, and investments for the firm. Prior to joining the firm in 2006, Mrs. Lopez founded and was creative director for Maria Elena Headpieces, a successful million dollar bridal accessory company which designs, manufactures, and sells products to high-end international wedding boutiques.
Mrs. Lopez also dedicates time to serve the community through leadership roles in a number of organizations. She is Chair of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s South Florida Executive Committee, whose initial focus is to host the 2020 Legends for Charity Dinner (NFL Super Bowl LIV). She is also Chair of FIU’s Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs Dean’s Advisory Council, where she is leading her 2nd — multi-million dollar capital campaign as part of “Next Horizon: The Campaign for FIU”. She also serves on the board of Chapman Partnership, Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade, FIU President’s Council, and the American Red Cross. She has served as Chair of Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) Foundation, on the Board of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and the Miami Children’s Health System Board, as well as on the Board of American Cancer Society’s Miami-Dade Unit.
Marile Lopez and her husband, Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq., are widely known for their philanthropic work in our South Florida community. They have received numerous awards for their exceeding dedication, including the 2017 Power Couple by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, 2015 American Red Cross Philanthropy Volunteer of the Year Award, the 2014 Charles “Bebe” Rebozo Humanitarian Award from the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade, the 2013 James W. McLamore Volunteer of the Year Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Marile received in 2018 the MDC Parks Foundation in the Company of Women Award, the Take a Walk in her Shoes Award by Chapman Partnership, and the Woman of the Year Award by Miami Women Who Rock. In 2017, she received the Philanthropy Award by Fairchild Botanical Gardens, and in 2016, she was the recipient of Torch Award – Community Leadership Professional Achievement Award by Florida International University, the American Red Cross Spectrum Award, and the Women of Substance & Style Award by Buoniconti Fund. In 2015, Marile received the Woman of Distinction and Caring by Plaza Health Network, and in 2014, the Women of Faith with the Virtue of Charity Award from the Archdiocese of Miami, Mujeres Giving Back Treasure by The Woman’s Fund, Women Who Have Influenced the Community with Outstanding Charitable Causes by Neiman Marcus-Coral Gables, Miracle Maker by Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Hispanic Leadership Philanthropy Award by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Marile was also the recipient of the Inner Circle of 12 recognition from the American Cancer Society in 2013, and St. Jude Honors in 2012.
Mrs. Lopez received her Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration from Florida International University, and Associate’s degree from Miami-Dade College.
Marile and Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq., have five children: AR, Carli, Annia, Saramelia and Luis Jorge. They all reside in Coconut Grove, Flo
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Lopez Lens: Lourdes Fernandez-Velasco
Lourdes Fernandez-Velasco with models and designers at Miami Fashion Week. Glamour. Style. Vision. And couture. They are all synonymous with Miami Fashion Week, but there… -
The Lopez Lens: TATIANA ARTEAGA-TEO
Dr. Tatiana Arteaga-Teo reminds me there are angles among us, here to help others and to support the neediest by carrying them on their wings. Dr.… -
THE LOPEZ LENS Entrepreneurial Women: Raising Strong Girls
What does a group of women innovators and disruptive entrepreneurs in their industries have in common? Professor Susan Amat, co-founder of The Launch Pad entrepreneur and… -
The Lopez Lens: Spotlight on Tamara Beliard Rodriguez
Tamara B. Rodriguez, Valeska Valencia, Constance Jones, Lisa Lee, Hermine Belliard Tamara Beliard Rodriguez is an entrepreneur and author and co-owner of Island TV, a… -
The Lopez Lens: Women Who Rock
Emily Zubi and Marile Lopez Recently I had the honor of being interviewed on SPOTLIGHT a new show produced by Emily Zubi, founder &… -
Lopez Lenz: Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
It is a great year for women! Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is the first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County and my daughters Annia Lopez and… -
Lopez Lens: Lucy Morillo
Philanthropy and charity are both wonderful but they’re not the same. While each generous, performing a charitable act involves shorter term support for an immediate demand. Philanthropy… -
Lopez Lens: Children’s Cancer Research
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we celebrate the advances in childhood cancer treatment and care. And this year, we have even more… -
The Lopez Lens: Danet Linares
Marile Lopez and Danet Linares Thanks in part to Danet Linares, two years ago I became a member of the International Women’s Forum, joining 7000… -
The Lopez Lens: Telenovela Politics
Love him or hate him, Donald J. Trump is our president. Controversial and larger than life, he acts often with motives that are difficult to…