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FOUNDER & CEO
SENIOR ADVISOR IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING
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FOUNDER & CEO
Cesar R. Hernandez is a first-generation American of indigenous Mayan immigrants of the K'iche tribe of Guatemala. Hernandez has found great success during his 12 years as an innovation policy advisor, public affairs strategist, and government relations professional; most recently serving on Mayor Jane Castor’s Transportation Advisory Committee and task force on Racial Justice. He has advised various government agencies, public officials, and political candidates. His work has been featured in Forbes, INC, Entrepreneur, Disrupt and he is published in Oxford Universities, Oxford Strategy Review.
Cesar’s grandmother led a life of political activism against the Communist regime in Guatemala until she could no longer handle the sudden disappearances and deaths of friends and colleagues. Upon visiting America, Christina Garcia decided to move the family to Brooklyn, New York, where she still lives. Cesar likes to say he went from the literal jungle to the concrete jungle of New York City. Cesar’s childhood in Brooklyn taught him with his first life lessons and later, his motivation to leave. After a misunderstanding with the New York City Police Department brought him to “the tombs” [windowless holding cell for criminal intake] grouped with the likes of gangsters, drug dealers and fiends Hernandez prayed, "Lord, if you get me out today, I’m leaving New York City”.
A few short days later, Cesar stood before the judge to plead guilty at his hearing for the charge of Aggravated Assault on a Detective. Someone stepped in from the side and slid the judge a note. After reading it, the judge tells Cesar he was free to go, and fulfilling his promise to the Lord, three months later Hernandez moved to Florida to begin his quest of personal reinvention.
A man whose spirit aligns with words once uttered by Sam Cooke, I was born by a river and just like a river….I’ve been running ever since, Cesar has embraced radical reinvention. Cesar Hernandez became a student at the University of South Florida [USF] in 2008 studying Biomedical Science, Political Science, and Economics. Cesar also served as former Student Body President and University Trustee at USF, a solid foundation of education and leadership which completely changed his perspective. Hernandez then earned a Certificate in Disruption Theory from Harvard Business School. In 2017 he studied at Brown University's EMBA program, where he was named Entrepreneur of the Week by the prestigious Jonathan M. Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship for his work on integrating mobility programs with public agencies.
When Cesar’s immensely successful tenure with government agencies ended, he felt compelled to take full advantage of his American freedom by founding his own consulting group, a firm of the future. In the beginning, Hernandez operated his business from Blind Tiger Café in Ybor City, steadily building the firm to locations in Florida and New York, with national and international clients and working with companies such as Tesla Motors, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Ford Motors, Bird Rides, and advising various entrepreneurial support organization such as the Tampa Bay Wave, Synapse Florida and Tampa Bay Ventures.
Omni Public is one of Florida’s leading Public Affairs and Consulting firms and one of the top emerging consulting groups in the country.
For more on Cesar check out his full interview on Entrepreneur.com
SENIOR ADVISOR IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Marlen Abrahantes has recently been named Vice President of Business Development for Ponsol Health. She is responsible for overall company growth, new contracts and overseeing sales. Ms. Abrahantes was Vice-President of Marketing for Health Family Insurance (HFI) and Pro Insurance Consultants, Miami Lakes, FL, from February 2020 through August 2021. She managed brand(s) advertising and promotion including community events. Ms. Abrahantes spearheaded the corporate community effort throughout 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. The corporate donation program included personal protection equipment (PPE) such as masks to first responders, families in low-income communities and agricultural workers. In addition, a food drive was established to serve and deliver hot meals to Miami Dade Seniors, families, and places of worship in our neediest communities.
Previously, Ms. Abrahantes was the Chief Executive Officer of Abrahantes Communications, a group of television stations located within the state of Florida. She founded the Station Group in 2012, bringing more than 10 years of Television industry expertise and sales experience to her role with the company. Marlen Abrahantes supervised the corporate direction and strategy for Abrahantes Communications (D.B.A. MI TV/Mega TV Ch. 93 & 897 Bright House, Ch. 28 FIOS, Ch. 30 & 47 DirecTV, Ch. 30 & 47 Over the Air) in Central Florida's field operations, including sales, consulting, marketing and alliances and channels. She focuses on strategy, leadership, innovation, and customers.
Since founding the Company, she has worked to share MiTV Network's strategy and vision with customers, partners, shareholders, and investors. To further strengthen MiTV Network"s strategy, Ms. Abrahantes formed a strategic programming alliance with the Spanish Broadcasting System's (SBS) Mega TV Network. On February 15, 2016, the MiTV Network/Mega TV affiliation was launched.
Before founding Abrahantes Communications, Ms. Abrahantes was a top-ranking Senior Sales Executive at the Telemundo Television Network, where her focus on customer service, sales, improved operational efficiency, and execution led to significant company growth.
Prior to Telemundo, she spent 10 years at Wittnauer Duty Free Mexico. At Wittnauer she held various management positions, such as, operations, sales, and marketing roles, ultimately serving as the company's CEO and President. Ms. Abrahantes led the company towards improving operational efficiency, strengthening the product line, and driving growth.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
Chloe Smart is the Director of Public Relations and Marketing, where she leads a dedicated team of PR and marketing professionals to deliver strategic campaigns that make an impact. A graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising and a minor in Professional and Technical Communication, Chloe combines her academic background with a hands-on approach to leadership and strategy.
In her role, Chloe focuses on creating and implementing innovative marketing and PR initiatives that resonate with diverse audiences. With experience across industries like academia, climate technology, and accelerators, she has a knack for adapting to different sectors and crafting narratives that connect on a meaningful level. Her ability to identify trends and spot opportunities keeps both her team and clients ahead of the curve.
Chloe believes in collaboration and creativity, ensuring her team has the tools and support they need to succeed. She’s passionate about delivering results, whether it’s amplifying a brand’s visibility, building relationships, or navigating complex communications challenges. Her leadership style is rooted in a commitment to excellence and a passion for storytelling.
