Meet the E-Board
The dedicated students who make PorColombia UF what it is.
Carlos Iriarte
President
Carlos Iriarte
President
Bienvenidos! Mi nombre es Carlos Iriarte Aguirre and I’m your PC President for the 2026-2027 school year. I was born in Cartagena and raised in Barranquilla, moving to Orlando in 2015. I’m a 4th year Health Science major on the pre-medical track. My roots have taken me to where I am today and for that I am eternally grateful. There is no day in which I am not proud of my country and the values that its culture truly represents. Please don’t hesitate to join our celebration, no matter where you’re from, and find out what our PorColombia community is all about.
Health Science · 4th Year
Dayanna Benavides
Vice President
Dayanna Benavides
Vice President
My name is Dayanna Benavides and I am the Vice President of PC for this school year. I was born in Miami, Florida and my dad is Cuban and my mom is Colombian from Barranquilla. I am a 4-year student majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Spanish. This year I really want to hone in on the professionalism of PorColombia and make sure that we are creating leaders that feel empowered to take on any challenge that may come their way. I am eager to represent an organization that is a beacon of community for many students on campus. Espero conectar con todos pronto!
Public Relations · 4th Year
Lucas Pardini
Treasurer
Lucas Pardini
Treasurer
Hey!!! My name is Lucas, and I’m your current treasurer for the 26-27 school year! I was born in São Paulo, Brazil. I’m a fourth-year business major graduating next spring. I was introduced to PorColombia my freshman year, and I have made some of my closest friends at UF thanks to this organization. Over time, I’ve found myself falling in love with Colombian culture and the lovely people that call this place home. My goal this year is to serve as the backbone for this organization to grow and continue to be the home away from home for everyone regardless of their background. Looking forward to an amazing year!!
Finance · 4th Year
Sofia Correa-Cuartas
Secretary
Sofia Correa-Cuartas
Secretary
Buenasss! My name is Sofia and I'm your current secretary for the 2026-2027 school year. I was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia and moved to the U.S. when I was eleven. I'm double majoring in psychology and criminology and hope to graduate in Spring 2028. I absolutely love my culture and love sharing it with others even more. My goal this year is to help make our organization feel like a home away from home for both new and returning members while continuing to share and celebrate our culture with the broader UF community. I can't wait to meet all of you and make this an amazing year together!
Psychology & Criminology · 3rd Year
Christopher Guerrero
Marketing Director
Christopher Guerrero
Marketing Director
Hola! My name is Chris and I'm your VP of Marketing for the 2026–2027 school year. My mom is from Barranquilla and my dad is from Cartagena but I was born and raised in South Florida. I'm currently a 2nd year majoring in Advertising with a minor in Digital Arts and Sciences and Media Production, Management, and Technology. Creativity has always been my favorite way to connect with people so I'm excited to use marketing and design to showcase everything that makes PorColombia special. My goal this year is to create content that truly captures our community, celebrates our culture, and makes everyone feel excited to be part of our familia.
Advertising · 2nd Year
