The NEXT Mayor of Miami

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, was born & raised in the City of 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 as a Bluechip for the National Football League. In addition to working sixteen years in Executive Team Leader and Project Management roles for multiple Fortune 500 companies, higher education institutions. and Nonprofit organizations. Michael currently serves as a Director in the Sports & Entertainment Industry. 

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 that having access to high-quality affordable housing, a culture of innovation, and real leaders who stand up against corruption. Will be fundamental for transforming Miami's city government and lowering the cost of living for working-class Miamians.