Patty Vila Joins Miami Airport Chamber Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Patty Vila Appointed to Advisory Board for Public Relations at the Miami Airport Chamber

Miami, FL – April 02, 2025 – The Miami Airport Chamber is proud to announce the appointment of Patty Vila to its Advisory Board for Public Relations. With an extensive career spanning over two decades in public relations, media strategy, and business development, Vila brings invaluable expertise and leadership to the Miami Airport Chamber as it continues to expand its influence in the South Florida business community.

A highly regarded communications strategist and the President of Patty Vila Media, Vila has successfully helped businesses, nonprofits, and thought leaders amplify their voices through effective storytelling and engagement. Her deep understanding of strategic communications, media relations, and community outreach has earned her national recognition, including being named Top CEO of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) and receiving the 2024 Communications Award at the Hispanic Leadership Awards, hosted by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Vila’s career highlights include leading CNN’s first American news agency in Cuba since 1959, winning an Edward R. Murrow Award for her groundbreaking coverage of the Elian Gonzalez crisis, and covering major global events in Pakistan and Haiti. Her ability to bridge cultural gaps and foster meaningful connections has been widely recognized, including through high-profile speaking engagements at Harvard University and National Public Radio (NPR).

In her role at the Miami Airport Chamber, Vila will oversee social media coverage at signature luncheon events, ensuring dynamic engagement with attendees and broadening the Chamber’s reach through strategic digital storytelling. Her expertise in live event photography, content creation, and public relations will be instrumental in shaping the Chamber’s online presence and fostering deeper connections with its members and the wider community.

“We are thrilled to welcome Patty Vila to our Advisory Board,” said Wilson Alvarez, President of the Miami Airport Chamber. “Her unparalleled experience in media relations and strategic communications, coupled with her passion for building meaningful relationships, makes her an invaluable asset to our organization. We look forward to leveraging her expertise to elevate our public relations efforts and strengthen our engagement with the business community.”

A firm believer in the power of diversity and inclusion, Vila has dedicated much of her career to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering cultural understanding. Her appointment to the Miami Airport Chamber’s Advisory Board underscores the Chamber’s commitment to innovation, engagement, and excellence in public relations.

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