Nicklaus Children’s Young Ambassadors

Ariana Fodera Ojeda, JD, is a distinguished Agency Account Manager at Old Republic Title National Insurance Company, a 116-year-old, Fortune 500 leader in the title insurance industry. With a comprehensive background in real estate development, contract law, and regulatory compliance, Ariana is committed to providing exceptional service as a strategic liaison for all title-related matters, including residential and commercial transactions, refinancing, and construction loans. Her approach is both client-centric and solution-oriented, ensuring seamless and efficient outcomes for all stakeholders.

Based in the dynamic Brickell neighborhood, Ariana serves a broad range of clients, handling both in-state and out-of-state transactions, and offering remote closings through Old Republic Title’s Boca Raton office. Her expertise extends across transactions of varying sizes and complexities, providing customized guidance to ensure that every deal is executed with precision and care.

Ariana holds a Juris Doctor from New York Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University, in addition to a certification in nutrition from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Her legal career includes notable positions such as serving as a Lawyer in the Real Estate Division at NYU Langone Health’s Regulatory Affairs team, where her dual passions for real estate and healthcare converged, and as Assistant General Counsel at the Mayor’s Office of NYC Housing Recovery Operations, where she played a key role in post-disaster housing recovery efforts.

Ariana’s extensive professional experience is complemented by her deep commitment to community service and philanthropy. She has been an active member of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Young Ambassadors (NCYA), and in 2025, she is honored to serve as Co-Chair of the NCYA Board of Directors. This role is a perfect extension of her values and skill set. With her background in real estate, compliance, and healthcare, as well as her strategic thinking and proven leadership, Ariana is uniquely positioned to guide the NCYA in its mission to support the hospital’s initiatives. She is both excited and proud to step into this leadership role, ensuring the continued success and growth of the organization. Her work with NCYA’s Fashion Gives Back Committee further underscores her dedication to making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

In addition to her work with NCYA, Ariana is an active participant in several professional organizations, including Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Miami and the Ladies Executive Golf Society (LEGS). She is a passionate advocate for numerous charitable causes, including Make-A-Wish Centurions and Angels for Humanity, and is dedicated to the preservation of cultural landmarks such as the Fairchild Tropical Gardens and the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.

Before relocating to Miami, Ariana made her mark in New York’s professional and cultural spheres, particularly with the New York Building Congress Young Professionals Group and the Morgan Library Young Professionals. A dedicated philanthropist, she has also been a top fundraiser for No Kid Hungry for over a decade, contributing to efforts aimed at ending childhood hunger nationwide.

Outside of her professional and philanthropic pursuits, Ariana enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, and long-distance running, finding personal fulfillment in these activities. She is a dynamic leader who seamlessly blends her professional achievements with a deep sense of community responsibility, and she is eager to leverage her expertise, energy, and passion as Co-Chair of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Young Ambassadors Board in 2025!

Born and raised in Venezuela, José Zubillaga developed a passion for problem-solving and innovation early in life, which led him to pursue a degree in engineering at Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, graduating in 2005. In 2006, he moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, to continue his academic journey, earning a master's in engineering at North Carolina State University. His career in engineering allowed him to work on complex, high-impact projects, but his drive for continuous growth and global experience led him to Spain in 2012 to pursue an MBA at IE Business School. This transformative experience broadened his perspective and ultimately inspired him to pivot into finance and entrepreneurship, a move that brought him to Miami.

Since joining the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Young Ambassadors in 2016, José has been dedicated to supporting the hospital's mission. This commitment is deeply personal, stemming from an unforgettable experience at the hospital's emergency room when his one-month-old daughter needed urgent care. The professionalism and compassion shown by the hospital's staff left an indelible mark, inspiring José to contribute to this remarkable institution.

As Co-Chair of the Leadership Committee for 2025, José is passionate about fostering a culture of philanthropy and ensuring the hospital remains a beacon of hope for children and families in Miami and beyond​.