Making strides in modernization and infrastructure development, Ana Finol, the Assistant Director for Facilities Development at Miami International Airport (MIA), has been recognized for her professional prowess and commitment to innovation. Selected as one of the 44 individuals lauded with the Above & Beyond Award from the News Service of Florida this month, Finol's accomplishments aren't just turning heads but also shaping the future of Florida's busiest international gateway, according to the county's press release.
"I am delighted to congratulate Ana on this well-deserved recognition as one of the leading women in Florida who are making their communities better places to live, work, and play," Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a statement procured by the release. Overseeing what has been regarded as one of the nation's most ambitious airport redevelopment initiatives, Finol's vision is crystallizing into tangible upgrades intended to future-proof MIA.
Recognizing a diverse array of female executives, the Above & Beyond awards celebrate contributions in various sectors such as journalism, education, and lobbying. These honorees, as heralded by the News Service of Florida, represent the movers and shakers propelling Florida forward into a more innovative and economically robust state.
At the helm of the M.I.A. Plan, a multi-billion-dollar initiative, Finol is charged with ushering in a new era for MIA, which is expected to host up to 77 million passengers and handle five million tons of cargo by 2040. Alongside a team of over 60 professionals, she is steering projects ranging from looming runways to expanding concourses, Finol told the News Service of Florida, as detailed by the county's website.
The overhaul under her stewardship is no small feat. The M.I.A. Plan spells out 208 projects including the opening of the 2,240-space Ibis garage in December, a new Concourse K expansion set for 2029, and a major facelift for the Central Terminal, which is expected to be completed by 2031 and is priced at $745 million.
