Hero Inspired Impact If you’re looking for the perfect way to get involved in the community, network and help others, join Impact Circle and start helping shape generations to come. Tex t by Jorge Arauz Photo by Ana Alba Name: Lydia Muniz, President & CEO Organization: Impact Circle 701 SW 27th Ave., Ste. 800, Miami, FL 33135 WeMentor.org; Facebook:“Impact Circle” Mission: “Founded in 2005, Impact Circle is the young professionals group of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Impact Circle, currently led by Co-Chairs Tina van der Ven (Greenberg Traurig) and Emily Treister (Treister Murry Agency), is an exclusive group that provides access to unique events and interactive experiences to engage our young, upscale members. The membership fee is a $300 annual donation, payable in two installments of $150.” Recent Accomplishments: “Over the past three years, Impact Circle has raised more than $60,000. This energetic and motivated group continues to grow year by year, and the committee’s dedication to the group has helped our agency to bring an extended family of passionate supporters.” Future Goals: “We hope to recruit 40 new members this year, and have another successful year of fundraisers, in order to raise over $25,000 in revenue to support the kids of our community. We currently have more than 1,000 Littles on our waiting list to be matched with Bigs!” 28