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Jody Vargas
Program Coordinator
Jody Vargas is an experienced professional currently serving as the General Manager Operations at Miami Ironside, a position she has held since 2004.12 Her career spans both public and private sectors, with a focus on administration and project management.1
Professional Experience
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Miami Ironside (2004-Present): As COO, Vargas oversees operations for Miami Iron Side (MIS) Palm Grove and Miami Irons Bend (MIB) Little River. She has also facilitated the development of Miami Event Space (MES) at Ironside and Miami Art Space (MAS) in Wynwood.1
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COVERINGS ETC (2004-2018): Served as Marketing & Sustainability LEED AP, acting as a LEED consultant with the U.S. Green Build Council for sustainable product development and property management.1
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City of Miami Beach (1998-2003): Worked as Public Art Coordinator, co-authoring a 5-Year Public Art Master Plan and directing the Annual Festival of the Arts.1
Education and Certifications
Vargas has attended Barnstable High School, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and University of California, Berkeley.1 She holds several certifications, including:
- LEED Accredited Professional (2006)
- Host Administrator for Miami Chapter of Circular Economy Club (2018)
- CircularX: Circular Economy from Delft University of Technology (2020)
- Official CEI Ambassador from Circular Economy Institute (2020)
Additional Roles
Vargas is actively involved in promoting circular economy practices. She co-runs the Miami Chapter of the Circular Economy Club with Ofer Mizrahi, hosting events at Miami Ironside to support the transition towards a circular economy.3
