From an early age, I have seen volunteering as an opportunity to connect, engage, and develop on a personal and professional level with like-minded individuals. Today, volunteering is an integral part of who I am and it has led me amazing and meaningful connections with people around the world as a Servant Leader.
Andres Goyanes was selected by his Rotary District as ‘Rotarian of the Year’ in 2020
Servant Leadership is often described as the drive to serve those who follow the leader, paying particular attention to promoting the well-being of others without regards to status, power, or role. While Servant Leadership is often related to being of service as a volunteer, the concept aligns with that of Transformational Leadership, which seeks to inspire those who follow you to ensure they grow to their full potential while allowing them to develop into leaders of their own.
Ever since first volunteering at an assisted-living home while attending military high school, Andres developed an affinity for servant leadership and volunteering. As a member of his Air Force JROTC school’s Alpha Unit, he led a team of fellow cadets to start volunteering to talk to lonely Veterans who seemed to be forgotten by their family—and this was the humble beginning of serving others who cannot help themselves.
Fast forward to adult life, and Andres has now made volunteering and servant leadership a second career of sorts as a member of Rotary. Since then, his leadership roles in this global service organization have grown in capacity and influence, achieving the role of District Governor for the Central Florida area. Through his commitment to Servant Leadership, Andres continues to lend a helping hand with his knowledge, skills, and time so that others can grow and become a better version of themselves.
As ARRFC, Andres served as a zone leader promoting the benefits of donating to The Rotary Foundation and how those funds create solutions across Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus around the world
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) inspires Rotarians to learn about the history of Rotary International, its guiding principles, and their application in volunteering roles as Club Presidents, Officers, Directors, and Chairs of a variety of areas of focus.
Andres served as District Governor for Rotary District 6980 in Central Florida, leading nearly 1,600 Rotarians in more than 40 Rotary Clubs across five counties
Serving as an AG, Andres supervised 4-5 Rotary Clubs, working as a liaison between the Club Presidents and the District Governor
Served two terms as Founding Rotary Club President after chartering a new club—the Rotary Club of International Drive – Orlando
Organized and managed guest speakers at the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista, which meets at Walt Disney World’s resort district
Served as President of the American Marketing Association of Central Florida in Orlando, leading a guild of 300+ marketing professionals in the region
Andres Goyanes is a Marketing Strategist, Global Leadership Scholar, Entrepreneur, and Adjunct Professor of International Management in Orlando, Florida. In 2022-2023, he served as Rotary District Governor for District 6980 in Central Florida and is currently the Director of the Rotary Leadership Institute in this region. Andres is an active speaker and panelist at local associations and trade organizations, contributing with his expertise in a variety of topics—including Cultural Intelligence, Global Leadership, Volunteering, and Marketing Innovation and Strategy.
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