Esther Porto
Director of Philanthropy, The Garibay Institute
Esther Porto is Director of Philanthropy at The Garibay Institute for Soft Power and Public Diplomacy. She is a Latin American writer, philanthropist, musician, and multidimensional creator who has been recognized by esteemed organizations such as The State's Attorney of Florida, The Andrea Bocelli Foundation, The Anti-Narcotics Police of Colombia, The Eva Longoria Foundation, and The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, among others. Serving as an Honorary Ambassador and Advocate, her involvement spans numerous international philanthropic organizations, including the Human Trafficking & Victims of Crime programs for the State Attorney of Florida, the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, the Carlos Slim and Telmex Foundations, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, and the "2020 Women Empowerment" educational platform by the 43rd U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios. She also supports the All Hands & Hearts Foundation founded by supermodel activist Petra Nemcova, Colombia's National Police Anti-Narcotics "Juvenile Program—Costa Caribe," Kristi House in Florida for child abuse prevention, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), the Vitae Foundation's Artists Initiative for Pope Francis II, the Inspiring Children Foundation for mental health awareness, the Human Performance Project 7X, the Dragon Heart Organization, the Bismack Biyombo Foundation for Congo, and the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Foundation.
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Her extensive contributions span a myriad of industries, including telecommunications, luxury fashion, branded real estate, fintech, media, television, film, and environmental sustainability. Recognized by opinion leaders, renowned artists, and academics as a polymath with cross-disciplinary abilities for business and social impact, she transcends conventional categorizations through her visionary approach and contrasting capabilities.
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An accomplished speaker, she has presented at esteemed events including the Synergy Global Forum in Moscow, the Victims of Crime of Florida Congregation, the Eva Longoria Foundation Mexico Chapter, the Human Trafficking Center Florida Forum, and live broadcasts on W Radio. As a compelling strategist and visionary, she excels in linguistic, musical, interpersonal/intrapersonal, and spatial intelligences. Her cultivated knowledge, intuitive wisdom, and extensive network of prominent industry leaders have led peers to describe her as "the missing piece of the puzzle in numerous ambitious undertakings."
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Through her multifaceted contributions, Esther Porto continues to craft progressive and transcendent visions that extend beyond the ordinary, reinforcing her status as a visionary leader in both creative and philanthropic arenas.