About HEPBURN!

Michael A. Hepburn is a native of Miami with an unyielding passion for service and public advocacy. Throughout his career, he has worked in both the private and public sectors to make an impact in his community.

Michael is the youngest of two siblings raised in Miami and is a proud product of Miami Dade County Public Schools. He attended Miami Central High School where he played football, baseball, and ran track before earning the prestigious Miami Herald Silver Knight Award and multiple academic scholarships to attend college.

Following serving as Vice President of the Student Government Association and graduating from Florida International University. Michael served in Jr. Executive roles for the National Football League & NFL Players Association. In addition to serving 12 years as a Project Manager/Director for multiple Fortune 500 companies, higher education institutions and non-profit organizations.

Now as a Culture & People Development Manager in the spectator sports/performing arts industry and Nonprofit Executive. Michael cultivates extraordinary moments for more than 19,500 fans and employees and leads efforts to eliminate financial barriers, so our children can pursue post-secondary education pathways right here in Florida and beyond.

Raised by a single mother who worked for the Miami Art Museum and as an Early Childhood Education Teacher for more than 20 years. Michael understands the challenges facing our families and the perseverance needed to overcome life’s struggles. Michael knows first-hand having access to high-quality education and equitable opportunities is fundamental to building a transformative economy and solving our community’s growing income inequality.