The Mayor's Hispanic American Advisory Board
The Mayor's Hispanic American Advisory Board consists of up to 11 members appointed by the Mayor to effectively recognize the concerns, needs, and desires of the Hispanic community in Jacksonville. The purpose of the Board is to advocate on behalf of the Hispanic American community and provide a means by which the City may obtain information, guidance, and advice on issues facing residents of Hispanic descent. In addition, the Board may conduct comprehensive studies relating to its citizens of Hispanic descent.
Mission: To advocate on behalf of the Hispanic American community and provide a means by which the City may obtain information, guidance, and advice on issues facing residents of Hispanic descent.
Our Founders: Special thank you to our founders, Tomas A. Jimenez, Sr. and former Mayor John Delaney.
Total Members
Up to 11 members appointed by the Mayor.
Committee Duties
- Recognize the concerns, needs, and desires of the Hispanic community in Jacksonville.
- Advocate on behalf of the Hispanic American community.
- Provide information, guidance, and advice to the City on issues affecting residents of Hispanic descent.
- Conduct comprehensive studies relating to citizens of Hispanic descent when appropriate.
Meeting Schedule
The MHAAB meets on the third Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, 1st Floor Lounge. Please call 904-255-5466 to confirm. For more information, contact MHAAB@coj.net
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Board Leadership
Pablo Diaz de Sandi, Chair
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Sabrina Marcos Smith, Vice Chair
Sabrina Smith is a Senior Associate Attorney in the Litigation Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. She represents businesses, fiduciaries, and individuals in complex civil and commercial disputes, guiding matters from inception through resolution. Sabrina began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, where she tried thirteen cases from jury selection through verdict, gaining substantial courtroom experience early in her practice. Prior to joining Smith, Gambrell & Russell, she practiced commercial litigation at a national law firm and later expanded her practice at a local boutique firm, representing clients in a wide range of civil matters, including probate, trust and fiduciary litigation.
Sabrina is an active member of the Jacksonville community, serving on a number of boards and leadership positions. In 2024, she was recognized as a Jacksonville Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree and was recipient of the Florida Bar 36 Under 36 Professionalism Award. Sabrina is also an alumna of the 2025 JAX Chamber Hightower Fellowship, Class IX. She earned her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law and her B.A. in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Board Members
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pablo Diaz de Sandi | Chair |
| Sabrina Marcos Smith | Vice Chair |
| Jorge Lopez | Member |
| Nicole Landa | Member |
| Aida Seeraj | Member |
| Anamaria Contreras | Member |
| Diana Sandoval | Member |
| Jose F Cuetos | Member |
| Adam Madrid | Member |
| Dr. Carmen Martinez | Member |
Contact Staff
| Contact | Information |
|---|---|
| MHAAB@coj.net | |
| Phone | 904-255-5466 |
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Additional Resources
Government
Hispanic Organizations
- Association de Peruanos en Jacksonville - Tel: (904) 994-9294 and (904) 610-4807, or PeruJax.
- Panamanian Association of Jacksonville - Tel: (904) 415-5476
- First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Entertainment
- Latino Hits WEWC 1160, 610 N. Julia St., Jacksonville, FL 32202, Tel: (904) 549-2211