Board Members

Diego E. Traibel is the Chairman of Miami Affordable Magazine. Traibel works at the Law Offices of Diego Traibel as a personal injury and wrongful death attorney. He is a fervent supporter of affordable housing and a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law.

Christine Rupp, Executive Director of Dade Heritage Trust, is the secretary of Miami Affordable Magazine. She is a respected leader in historic preservation and community development in Miami. Under her leadership, the Dade Heritage Trust has championed efforts to protect the city’s cultural landmarks while advocating for inclusive, sustainable development. 

Dr. Edward "Ned" Murray is the Associate Director of Florida International University's Metropolitan Center in Miami. Dr. Murray is one of the foremost authorities on South Florida's housing and economic matters.

Elijah John Bowdre is a civic and technology leader in Miami. He serves as Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force and is co-founder of the U.S. Crypto Policy Alliance.

Bowdre has promoted themes around technology, government efficiency, and community economic advancement. He's multilingual and globally oriented. He has a study-abroad certification from Shanghai University and speaks Mandarin, as well as Spanish.