MIAMI — The MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) installed 2026 MIAMI Residential President Dinorah de Cardenas AHWD, PMN, PSA at its Inaugural & Awards Celebration on Feb. 6 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Former Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez will be the keynote speaker. Register: MiamiRealtors.com/Inaugural
“Stepping into this role is more than a title—it’s a commitment to every one of our members,” said de Cardenas. “In 2026, we plan on engaging with intention, empowering with purpose, and elevating our industry together.”
The Residential Board of MIAMI is dedicated to leadership in the industry, the real estate profession, and the communities it serves. They analyze information, are actively and visibly involved in events and programming, and promote Miami and South Florida worldwide. The association represents 60,000 residential, commercial, and international real estate professionals.
The Residential Board’s motto for 2026 is: The power of collective action with emphasis on engaging, elevating and empowering.
De Cardenas: Trailblazing Women’s Council of Realtors Leader
A Cuban American born and raised in Miami, Dinorah de Cardenas began her career in the publishing industry as part of the sales team at Miami New Times, where she had her first taste of success. She later advanced to Ocean Drive Magazine and eventually joined Editorial Televisa, the world’s largest Spanish-language publishing company, where she launched a new department and later rose to become Publisher of ESPN Deportes La Revista.
In 2006, Dinorah pivoted to real estate and teamed up with her husband Jorge L. Guerra Jr., a longtime MIAMI leader who will serve as 2027 President of Florida Realtors. Together, they launched REAL ESTATE SALES FORCE (RESF), a brokerage known for innovation, a tech-forward approach, and one of the top-rated teams in South Florida.
Dinorah’s passion for supporting her peers and the industry is evident in her service to the Women’s Council of Realtors®, where she worked her way up from local secretary of the Miami-Dade network to ultimately serving as the 2024 Florida State President. In recognition of her impact, Dinorah received the Residential Women’s Champion of the Year 2024 award, celebrating her leadership, innovation, and commitment to the REALTOR® community.
Dinorah has been a full-time real estate professional since 2006. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Nova Southeastern University, is fluent in English and Spanish, and lives in Coral Gables with her husband Jorge and their teenage sons, Dominic and Alec.
Her journey—from publishing powerhouse to REALTOR® leader—is a testament to the value of vision, collaboration, and purpose.
Announcing the 2026 MIAMI Residential Board
Joining de Cardenas are: MIAMI Residential President-Elect Ruben Sanchez CRS, ABR, CIPS, AHWD, PSA, RSPS, TRC, MRP, e-Pro®, C2EX of DoMi Real Estate Advisors; 2025 MIAMI Residential President Jonathan J. Alfonso of Portal Real Estate; Governor Doris Acosta of Compass; Governor Manny Bouza CRS, SFR of MIAMI NEW REALTY; Governor Dania Diaz CRS, TRC, MRP, CNE, C2EX, PSA, AHWD, ABR of RE/MAX Advance Realty; Governor Mate Granic CRS, RENE, CNE of Keller Williams International Lifestyles; Governor Angelique Hibbert GRI, SRS, ABR, CIPS, C2EX, PSA, C2EX, RENE, CIPS, CDPE of EXP Realty; Governor Joanna Jimenez of Compass; Governor Linda Julien of MegaLoPolis, LLC; Governor Row Khalil-Giron ABR, SRS, PSA, CIPS, SFR, MRP, e-Pro® of Canvas Real Estate; Governor Jose Medina of Chez Realty; Governor Maggie Mestre PSC, CIPS, AHWD, C2EX of Portfolio Real Estate Group; Governor Camille Neal of Coldwell Banker Realty; Governor Larissa Ortiz PSA, ABR, SRS, RENE, GREEN, AHWD, C2EX, RSPS of Multi Realty; Governor Martha Pomares ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS, CRB, CRS, e-PRO®, GRI, PSA, SFR, SRS of Douglas Elliman; Governor Jeanette Pressman C2EX, MSIRE of Dezer Platinum Realty LLC; Governor Miguel A. Salvat C2EX of Century 21 BE3; Governor Wesley Ulloa C2EX of LUXE Properties; Governor Robert Ziehm of Sterling Equity Realty The Sterling Building.
Danielle Blake is the MIAMI REALTORS® Chief of Residential & Advocacy. Teresa King Kinney, RCE, CAE, CIPS, AHWD, C2EX, RSPS serves as the CEO for the MIAMI Association of Realtors.
About the MIAMI Association of Realtors®
The MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 106 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations: MIAMI RESIDENTIAL, MIAMI COMMERCIAL; BROWARD-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI Realtors; JTHS-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI Realtors in the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound area; MIAMI YPN, our Young Professionals Network Council; and the award-winning MIAMI Global Council. MIAMI REALTORS represents 60,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 299 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com
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