SoFloTechKids

Having fun and spreading the word at SecureWorld Miami today! Thank you for those who have stopped by and supported our cause - whether through donation or action!!! Thank you John E. Seabury and team for hosting such an amazing event! It was my favorite last year and today has been amazing! SoFloTechKids next event will be at the HIMSS Golf Tournament on May 9th!! Hope to see you there! Also - Don’t miss out - mark your calendars for our next happy hour June 12th!!! SoFloTechFriends #ciso #cio #southflorida #philanthropy

Hello friends! Today we’re shining a very special spotlight on LisaMarie Lancer—because not only is she a force of nature in the tech world, it’s also her birthday! 🎉🎂🌟 LisaMarie serves as the Kids Committee Lead for SoFloTechKids, where her heart for the community and strategic leadership directly shape the programs and opportunities we bring to underserved youth. From organizing impactful learning experiences to mentoring future technologists, her work is at the core of our mission. With 17+ years of experience in cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and enterprise tech, LisaMarie is also the Chief Strategy Officer of a European fund, identifying high-impact investments across the globe. She’s held key roles at Accenture, Splunk, Citrix, and RapidScale—and continues to bridge business and innovation in meaningful ways. A proud Fort Lauderdale local, dedicated mom, and Little League coach, LisaMarie shows up with purpose in everything she does. Please join us in wishing her a happy birthday—and thanking her for the incredible impact she makes, both with SoFloTechKids and beyond! 🧡🌴🙌 Allie Hernandez 🧡🌟🌴Xavier Rios Kevin Zimmerman Lucianil "Lou" Mendez Johann Balaguer Sharon Milz Lenny Chesal John J. McLaughlin Melissa Friskney Robert Friskney SoFloTechFriends

Thank you Rubrik for sponsoring “the giving tee”. We look forward to seeing everyone on May 9th!

Hey SoFloTechFriends fam — it’s that time again! 🎉 Our next Quarterly Happy Hour is locked in for Wednesday, June 12th at everyone's favorite venue! Mark your calendars! 📍 Oculus Bar at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 🕓 4:00 – 6:30 PM 🎟️ As always — totally FREE to attend, just come hang out. This is one of our favorite ways to bring the tech community together — whether you’re new to the scene or a longtime friend, come grab a drink, make some great connections, and kick off summer with good people. Excited to see everyone, catch up, and keep building this amazing tech community we’ve all helped grow. Let’s make this one the best yet. 🙌 #SoFloTechFriends #TechHappyHour #SouthFloridaTech #Networking #SoFloTechKids #CIO #CISO Allie Hernandez 🧡🌟🌴Xavier Rios Kevin Zimmerman Melissa Friskney Lucianil "Lou" Mendez Robert Friskney Johann Balaguer Macario Gallegos, MBA Sharon Milz Lenny Chesal LisaMarie Lancer John J. McLaughlin

SoFloTechKids and HIMSS South Florida Chapter are coming together for a day of golf for a great cause! Please consider sponsoring and supporting this annual event at Eagle Trace on May 9th! Allie Hernandez 🧡🌟🌴 Jennifer Pirigyi Johann Balaguer John J. McLaughlin Kevin Zimmerman Lenny Chesal LisaMarie Lancer Lucianil "Lou" Mendez Melissa Friskney Sharon Milz Xavier Rios

On May 9th 2025, we invite you to be part of this great initiative by sponsoring the 13th Annual Golf Tournament & Scholarship Fundraiser. And HIMSS South Florida Chapter is thrilled to announce Fortified Health Security as our Driving Range sponsor this year. Join us at the tournament to celebrate and network with fellow healthcare technology leaders, thanks to sponsors like Fortified Health Security. See you all Friday, May 9th at Eagle Trace! #WeAreHIMSSSF #GolfTournament #TechInnovation #Networking

BRACKETS FOR BENEFITS!!! SoFloTechKids has a bracket for #MarchMadness with some simple rules. Password- SoFloTechKids Buy in: $20 - $10 goes to #SoFloTechKids and the other $10 goes to the charity of the winners choice!!! Any non-profit! Fight for your cause! Unlimited bracket entries! This is not Tech / channel specific, share with everyone! Friends, family, co-workers we want to help another worthy cause alongside ours! How to pay: Zelle - 954-275-3333 Venmo - @SoFloTechKids Last time we did this - $1900 was donated to south Florida founder wounded warrior per the winners choice ❤️❤️ Let’s be the change we want to see! 💪🏽 SoFloTechFriends Allie Hernandez 🧡🌟🌴 Xavier Rios Jennifer Pirigyi LisaMarie Lancer Melissa Friskney Lenny Chesal Johann Balaguer Sharon Milz John J. McLaughlin Lucianil "Lou" Mendez https://lnkd.in/egw7YBJ6

On May 9th 2025, we invite you to be part of this great initiative by sponsoring the 13th Annual Golf Tournament & Scholarship Fundraiser. And HIMSS South Florida Chapter is thrilled to announce CDW as our Cafecito sponsor this year. Join us at the tournament to celebrate and network with fellow healthcare technology leaders, thanks to sponsors like CDW. See you all Friday, May 9th at Eagle Trace! #WeAreHIMSSSF #GolfTournament #TechInnovation #Networking

As we continue our monthly board member recognition, today we’re shining a spotlight on Johann Balaguer - and it’s the perfect day to do so because it’s his birthday! 🎂🎈 Johann serves as a Community Outreach & Partnerships Committee Lead for SoFloTechKids playing a crucial role in building relationships that expand our impact. We are grateful for his leadership and passion! Join us in celebrating Johann today—both for his birthday and for the incredible work he does! 🧡🌟🌴 Allie Hernandez 🧡🌟🌴 Jennifer Pirigyi Kevin Zimmerman Lenny Chesal LisaMarie Lancer Melissa Friskney Sharon Milz #SoFloTechFriends Lucianil "Lou" Mendez Xavier Rios John J. McLaughlin

Reflecting back on the SoFloTechFriends quarterly happy hour last Thursday in North Bay Village- it truly takes a village to accomplish what we do! We are the largest, organically growing tech focused happy hour in the #SouthFloridaTech scene. HUGE thanks to this brand new venue, Palm Tree Club, for hosting our extremely large group! Xavier Rios and I are always looking for new, trendy venues to bring our #SoFloTechFriends to. Goran Cuk and Jose Parada suggested Palm Tree Club for our “Miami Edition” and we received a ton of positive feedback! Thanks to all that made this event successful! We were able to raise money for SoFloTechKids and a local NBV scholarship recipient. Our next fundraiser is on May 9th, in collaboration with HIMSS South Florida Chapter at Eagle Trace. Please consider purchasing “The Giving Tee” sponsorship, which includes a foursome and lunch! June 12th will be the next quarterly happy hour at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Oculus bar. Follow SoFloTechFriends on Instagram and LinkedIn for future updates! Hope to see you at both! Jennifer Pirigyi Johann Balaguer John J. McLaughlin Kevin Zimmerman Lenny Chesal LisaMarie Lancer Lucianil "Lou" Mendez Melissa Friskney Sharon Milz