About the candidates

Adriana May

I have lived in the townhomes of the Corsica community for the past three and a half years with my brother and my son. Corsica is our home, and I believe homeowners deserve to understand how decisions are being made, where their money is going, and how those decisions affect their homes, families, and property values.

I believe our HOA should operate with transparency, accountability, open communication, and respect for the residents it represents. Homeowners should be able to ask questions, receive clear answers, and have a voice in decisions affecting our community.

I have worked for Baptist Health South Florida for seven years and currently work in the Social Work Department at West Kendall.

I am willing to serve because I want to help create a community where homeowners feel heard and respected. I want residents to have access to information, understand how their money is being spent, and feel comfortable asking questions. I want decisions that affect our community to be made openly and with the interests of the homeowners in mind.

I am willing to dedicate my time to listening to residents, reviewing information carefully, asking questions, and helping find solutions when concerns arise. I do not believe serving on an HOA board should be about controlling a community. It should be about representing the people who live in it.

Corsica belongs to all of us. I want our community to be a place where homeowners feel comfortable coming home, confident that their voices matter, and proud of the neighborhood we share.

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Don Reno

I am a lifelong public servant with more than 20 years of experience as a first responder for Miami-Dade County. My career has been built on accountability, teamwork, and making sound decisions in high-pressure situations where the well-being of others comes first. Those same principles guide how I approach community leadership: listen first, act responsibly, and always put people before politics.

I am a graduate of Miami Dade College, holding dual Associate degrees in Emergency Medical Services and an Associate of Science degree in Nursing. My professional and educational background has given me a strong understanding of risk management, compliance, ethical responsibility, and long-term planning—skills that translate directly into effective, transparent community governance.

I have lived in townhomes of the Corsica community for the past two years and have been actively engaged during that time. I strongly believe that this is your community. Leadership should work for the residents—not the other way around. Every homeowner, regardless of the property type deserves to be heard, informed, and represented fairly. My commitment is to ensure that each resident has a voice, concerns are addressed openly, and decisions are made with the community’s best interests at the forefront.

In addition to my professional background, I have spent many years mentoring and coaching youth, helping children ages 8 to 18 stay engaged in positive activities and off the streets. Since 2004, I have served as a mentor with SLAM (Saving Lives Athletic Ministry), supporting young people through athletics, discipline, teamwork, and guidance. Giving back and investing in people—especially early—has always been central to who I am.

Community choices impact families, property values, and quality of life, and they should always be made with care, transparency, and accountability. I am running to serve the Corsica community with integrity, professionalism, and respect for every resident. This is your community.

My role is to work for you, listen to you, and help build a safe, well-managed neighborhood where everyone has a voice and a stake in our shared future.

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Darlene Pastrana

Dear Corsica Neighbors,

My name is Darlene Pastrana, and I have been a resident and homeowner in the Corsica community since March 2022. My partner and I have had the privilege of watching our neighborhood grow from its initial construction phases, and we are deeply invested in its future. Corsica is where we are raising our family, and because we plan to stay long-term, I am eager to contribute my time and skills toward making our community the best it can be.

Professionally, my background is in social work, with specialized experience in Child Protection and Elder Care services. This career has taught me to approach challenges holistically and realistically to achieve the best outcomes. I strongly believe that solving community issues requires honest dialogue, clear transparency, and mutual respect.

My primary goal is to ensure Corsica remains a safe, family-friendly, and welcoming environment for everyone — a true safe haven to return to at the end of the day. As a mother, I want my son, and all our neighborhood children, to grow up in a united community where they can play safely. If given the opportunity to serve, I will bring a fresh, objective perspective to resident concerns. My top priorities will be fostering inclusivity, maintaining absolute transparency, and ensuring every resident's voice is heard and addressed with respect.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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