Mike Fernandez

About

Escaping Cuba as a child, Mike Fernandez served as a U.S. Army paratrooper before launching a stellar career in healthcare, founding or leading over 20 companies such as Navarro Pharmacies (sold to CVS) and CarePlus Health Plans (acquired by Humana). He established MBF Healthcare Partners in Coral Gables to fuel growth in healthcare services nationwide, with stakes in ventures like Simply Healthcare Plans. A steadfast University of Miami trustee, Fernandez has channeled more than $125 million into Miami-area initiatives, from early childhood programs to HIV/AIDS care through collaborations with Magic Johnson Enterprises. As cofounder of the American Business Immigration Coalition, he advocates for immigrant business pathways while advising boards including Mednax and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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