About Dariel Fernandez Dariel Fernandez is a community leader committed to serving the residents of Miami-Dade County. Dariel came to Miami-Dade County from Cuba in 2002, in search of the American dream. Upon arriving, he immediately fell in love with this country and its endless opportunities to grow and prosper. Dariel worked hard everyday, sometimes two or three jobs at the time, in order to provide for his family. In 2004, Dariel began working at Radio Paz 830AM, the catholic christian radio station in South Florida. Soon after he was given the opportunity to conduct his own television show on Mega TV named "Compartiendo Contigo,” where he was able to connect with the issues that our community faces every day. Dariel’s hard work and dedication were the driving force that allowed him to become a small business owner when he launched, Ponemus Group, in 2015. Ponemus is a boutique marketing, consulting and technology software development firm, focused on using the latest technology to help small businesses achieve success. His gratitude towards our country, and to this community, have led him to volunteer for various charitable and professional organizations. This has provided Dariel the opportunity to help many who, like him, work hard to achieve the American dream, and strive for a better tomorrow. Currently, Dariel serves as a Board Member for the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, La Salle Educational Center and the Monseñor Felipe Bello Foundation. Dariel is the current president of The International Movement “Somos Mas,” and also serves in the CryptoCurrency Task Force of Miami-Dade County. He is also a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Dariel also  represent the Miami-Dade County Republican Party as a Executive Committeeman for the  District 34th

In 2022, Dariel was recognized as the "Man of the Year" by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which boasts as the most prestigious award from this business organization. In 2023, Dariel was appointed to the Miami-Dade County Community Council Board as Member 10 by District 10 Commissioner Antony Rodriguez. Community Councils play a crucial role in making zoning and land use decisions, providing a more accessible platform for community engagement. Additionally, they act as advisory liaisons between their communities and the Board of County Commissioners and County staff, conveying relevant information and recommendations on various concerns within the council area. Furthermore, Community Councils offer recommendations to the County Commission on capital, programming, and operational priorities for essential municipal services such as police, parks, fire, and roadway maintenance within their respective areas. They also address other concerns and needs expressed by local residents. Each council represents one of ten geographic areas in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Dariel and his wife, Carolina, are parents to two beautiful girls that they are raising in the Miami-Dade District 6. Serving our community is very important to both Dariel and Carolina. It is at the center of all they do as a family. They’ve had the privilege of meeting so many wonderful people who also have dreams of a better future for themselves and their children. Dariel wholeheartedly believes that there is nothing that can’t be accomplished when the community comes together and works hard for a better future.