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Schwartz Media’s very own Yudi Fernández was honored by the South Florida Business Journal in their Class of 2020 40 Under 40
See her feature below
Yudi Fernández
Partner, Schwartz Media Strategies
Education: B.A., journalism and business, University of Florida, 2008; MBA, Nova Southeastern University, 2012
Birthplace: Cuba
Residence: Miami Beach
First job: Reporter
Ultimate career goal: To build a resilient business
Hot topic in my field: Diversity and inclusion
Greatest business achievement: Becoming the first female and Hispanic partner at Schwartz Media Strategies
Civic/charitable organization involvement: Urban Land Institute Southeast/Caribbean Chapter, Lotus House, All-Stars After School and Summer Camp
Biggest professional mentors: Aaron Gordon and Tadd Schwartz
Best career advice received: Work toward the job you want, not the job you have
Fantasy job: Film director
Guilty pleasure: Milk chocolate gelato
Best stress reliever: Boxing class
Favorite book: “The Elements of Style” by Strunk & White
Favorite website: Food Network
Favorite local spot: The beach
Favorite vacation spot: Costa Rica
In a movie, I’d be played by: Salma Hayek
I’d most like to have a business lunch with: Oprah Winfrey
My six-word memoir: “Making lemons into lemonade since 1985.”
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