USFTI Board of Advisors

The USFTI Board of Advisors is comprised of highly accomplished business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the world. Their diverse experiences and perspectives provide invaluable insight and guidance, ensuring that USFTI remains at the forefront of global trade and investment. With their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, our Board of Advisors plays a vital role in shaping USFTI's strategic vision and driving its continued success.

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USFTI President & CEO

Dr. George Alessandri II

The “United States Foreign Trade Institute”, created with the purpose of promoting international trade and investment, has nominated Mr. George Alessandri II, a well-known international consultant and an expert in the international bi-lateral trade and investment, as President & C.E.O.

USFTI Director & Head of

Expansion Program Division

Mr. Daniel Santos Cori

Distinguished executive Daniel Santos brings 25+ years of experience in Telecom & Tech. He leads USFTI's Nearshoring Business Expansion Program, combining Business Intelligence, operation, and funding. Winner of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012, Daniel helps companies enter new markets thru planning, strategy and execution.

International Education Division &

UAE Regional Director

Dr. John Sachtouras

Dr. John Sachtouras: Visionary entrepreneur, influential marketing strategist, and empowering leader with over 40 years of exceptional achievements. Guided multi-million dollar businesses, orchestrated corporate transformations, and delivered remarkable results worldwide. A catalyst for success, inspiring individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential.

Director of Corporate Intelligence & Counter Espionage Division

Mr. Vicente F. Alamo

CEO and founder of Security Analysis Intelligence (SAI Group) and Intel Key, non-governmental security organizations. Expert in intelligence analysis, investigations, and security. Skilled in assessing threats, analyzing patterns, and applying advanced analytic skills. Deep understanding of critical security situations. Over 9 years of experience in all-source intelligence analysis and knowledge of various hardware, software, and ethical hacking techniques.

VP, Global Cybersecurity

& AI Network

Dr. Miguel Angel Moreno

Dr. Miguel Ángel Moreno Ph.D. has 25+ years of experience in strategic planning, technology, and leading large corporations in education, banking, social insurance, housing, and healthcare. He's a renowned international seminar organizer and lecturer, having trained 100,000+ global leaders.

Director of International Relations for the European Community

Dr. Cristina Di Silvio

Accomplished event organizer and influential speaker, renowned for orchestrating impactful conferences and promoting social causes. Recognized with prestigious honors and awards for her unwavering commitment to justice and international relations. A dedicated advocate for women's empowerment and a catalyst for positive change.

Director of Finance, Global Banking & Commodities

Mr. Xavier Descheemaecker

With a distinguished career in various global finance centers, Mr. Descheemaecker has been an integral part of the private banking sector for more than 17 years. During this tenure, he has held prestigious positions, including Vice President, Partner, and Associate in Switzerland (Geneva, Zurich), Vice President of Fuchs and Associates, the biggest family office in Luxembourg, and as a Private Banker in the Middle East (Bahrain and Gulf Region).

Communications Advisor and

Government Liaison

Mr. Dave D. Wallace II

Dave is a passionate leader focused on enterprise, public policy, and community development. With 30+ years of business ownership, he understands the challenges and rewards of free enterprise. He actively engages in governmental affairs, building strong relationships with key leaders. Dave's expertise has been featured on television and in publications like The Epoch Times. As a nominee for U.S. Congress, he cultivates relationships with business, academia, and government to drive positive change.

Executive Director

Ms. Marisella P. Patarino

With 35+ years of experience in business and technology, she was the former Executive Director for the Italian Chamber of Commerce. Since 1995, she has played a vital role in the Institute's operations, overseeing day-to-day activities and effectively managing complex situations. Her expertise enables her to prioritize and manage requests from 44 countries, while ensuring transparency and efficient operations.

UNITED STATES FOREIGN TRADE INSTITUTE

BOARD OF ADVISORS

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

George Alessandri II

President & C.E.O.

Eric A. Vanderbilt

Vice President

Stephen T. McAllister

Vice President of Foreign Affairs

David Arbucias

Vice President of Education

Peter Bland

Director of Foreign Affairs

Ann M. Mitchell

Secretary

Fernando Alessandri

Vice President of Arts & Culture

Marisella Patarino

Executive Director

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Franklin T. O'Neal

President Intl. Division

U.S. Energy Group LLC

Leslie Lloyd Spencer

Chairman

Spencer Air Technology Corp

Jennifer A Blackfield

Director

Stanley Routers Consulting LLC.

Jean Paul P Beauvais

Directeur General

LaFarne-Laroche Limited

Carlos Andres Porsilla-Velez

Vice President / Latin America

Grupo Integral Markaans S.A.

Christopher Boyhand

President & C.E.O.

Global Marketing LLC.

U.S. REGIONAL DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS:

NEW YORK

ARIZONA

NEVADA

Mario E. Rojas Prado

Regional Director

President

Arizona Financial Group

Phoenix

Jack Eisenkait

Regional Director

President

All Star Marketing, LLC.

New York City

Carl Eugene Lamark

Regional Director

Partner

Lamark, Sigfried, Travis & Davis, LLC

Las Vegas

TEXAS

PUERTO RICO

ILLINOIS

Phil Kleas

Regional Director

President

Kleas Financial Resources

Austin

Daniel Thomas Diaz Medina

Regional Director

General Manager

Patteson-Smith of Puerto Rico

San Juan

Bert G. Adams

Regional Director

Vice President Intl. Dept.

Grace & Lewis Ltd.

Chicago

FLORIDA

Daniel Santos Cori

Director

International Subsidiary Expansion Program Division

Miami

Anthony Pelaez

Director

International Business Development

Miami

J. Raymond Molina

International Governmental Affairs Liaison

Miami

Israel Salabarria

Senior International Advisor

Miami

Jose Luis Rivas

International Advisor

Miami

Daniel Contreras

International Advisor

Miami

Steven R. Belrose

Regional Director

St. Augustine

Jose Luis Fulgueira

International Real Estate Advisor

Miami

Enrico Trevisanato

International Advisor for New Business Development

Miami Beach

Juan Jose Betancourt

International Advisor

Banking and Finance Division

Coral Gables

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Miguel Angel Moreno

Vice President

Global Cybersecurity &

Advanced Artificial Intelligence Network Division

Washington D.C.