Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Lourdes Gimenez and Norman Gerstein to the Children's Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County.

Lourdes Gimenez

Gimenez, of Miami, is the former Administrative Director of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. As an educator for over 45 years, she received a Golden Medallion for Outstanding Alumnae from Florida International University. Gimenez earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Florida International University and her master's degree in elementary education from Nova Southeastern University.

Norman Gerstein

Gerstein is President of Norman S. Gerstein P.A. Previously, he was Assistant Public Defender and Special Assistant State Attorney for the State of Florida. Gerstein also was previously elected as a Circuit and County Judge in Miami-Dade County. He is a member of the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals and the American Arbitration Association. He previously served on the Florida Supreme Court Committee on Court-Related Needs of Children, the Elderly, and Persons with Disabilities and the Florida Bar's Commission on the Legal Needs of Children. Gerstein earned his bachelor's degree from Rollins College and juris doctor from the University of Miami.