Meet the Team at the Bit Center
JORGE H. GONZALEZ
BIT Center Director
Jorge is passionate about propelling student success through innovation and technology as the Director of the Business Innovation Center at MDC, his alma mater.
He works to empower the next generation of business leaders through transformational learning experiences and meaningful industry partnerships.
R. MAXIMILIANO RAMIREZ
BIT Center Lab Manager
Max Ramirez has been groomed by New York City’s premier media companies like NYTimes.com, Time Warner Digital, CBS Digital, and tech startups to sell online media solutions and manage ad sales teams.
For MDC he has authored and teaches digital marketing courses as an adjunct professor, in addition to managing the BIT Center
YHOSEMAR MENDEZ
BIT Center Lab Manager
Yhosemar is a user researcher and innovation consultant. She initially started consulting for fast consumer goods companies on digital innovation and transformation.
Later as self-employed, she started supporting startups by researching their market and testing their products. Yhosemar holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and two master’s degrees in agro-food chain studies and food innovation.
DANIEL GOURDINE
BIT Center Grant Academic Coordinator
Open, Passionate, Driven, Logical, Fair, Committed, and Hardworking Candidate bringing over 15 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry with a specialization in working & management in events, banquets, & catering.
Oversee all daily operations of the department, including hiring of staff, consultants, and program partnerships.
EVA FRANCO
BIT Center Outreach Manager
As Outreach Manager, I aim to enhance student enrollment and retention in our programs.
I develop and implement marketing strategies and communication to establish effective outreach programs that partner with students, academic institutions, and partnerships.
ANA MORAS
BIT Center Senior Staff Associate
Ana Moras graduated in Law from the University of Havana, Cuba. She also earned her master’s degree in Law at Florida National University.
Ana joined MDC in 2012 and worked as an EAP Academic Advisor. She also worked as an International Students Advisor.
In 2022, she joined the BIT Center as Senior Staff Associate.
JULIO LOPEZ
BIT Center Grant Project Manager
Julio Lopez has held various leadership roles in consumer products, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and higher education.
As a consultant, he has helped to launch several startups in various industries and sectors.