Michele M. Paige ~ President

Michele M. Paige’s career in the cruise industry spans more than three decades.  She spent 17 years in various positions at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

In February of 1992, Ms. Paige came onboard with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) as its Director of Operations and Communications, steering the Association on issues such as: waste management, destination port development and destination product development, as well as serving as a liaison with environmental entities.

She was appointed to head the Association in January of 1994, as its Executive Director and named President in March 1997.  Ms. Paige continues to chart a course in the development and implementation of the Association’s numerous pro-active innovative programs, reporting directly to the Association’s Executive Committee Chairman, Micky Arison, Carnival Corporation’s Chairman & CEO.

Ms. Paige has initiated such impactful programs and forums as the annual FCCA Caribbean Cruise Conference and Trade Show, the FCCA Foundation for the Caribbean, FCCA crew beach/environmental clean ups, the FCCA Associate Membership Programs, as well as training programs geared to taxi drivers and service providers, to name a few.  More importantly, great strides have been made in the realization of the FCCA’s mandate:  strengthening the ties between the cruise industry and the Caribbean.

Under her presidency, the Association enjoys membership in the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) (of which Ms. Paige is an Executive Committee Board member), the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) (as a member of the Governing Council of CAST - Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism), the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), the Puerto Rico Shipping Association and the Special Olympics-Caribbean (of which Ms. Paige is a Board Member), as well as being a signator to the Cruise Industry’s “Memorandum of Understanding” with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Michele lives in Broward County with son Justin, daughter Nicole and her seven babies (horses) - Amoroso, Geronimo, Black Magic, Jesse James, Sundance Kid, Bella & Lady Mulata.

Omari Breakenridge ~ Graphic Designer & Technical Coordinator

Born in Jamaica and raised in South Florida, Mr. Breakenridge joined the FCCA in February 2005. As a graphic designer, he is responsible for the creative layout and design of the FCCA's printed materials including, conference collateral and presentation graphics. Omari also handles the ongoing development of FCCA’s database, website and video projects.

Omari holds a Bachelors degree in Visual Communications.

Terri Cannici ~ Director, Special Events

Terri Cannici is responsible for organizing FCCA events such as the Annual Caribbean Cruise Conference & Trade Show and the Gala Dinner. She also coordinates the Holiday Gift Project along with FCCA Member Lines to provide holiday gifts for the under-privileged children in the Caribbean, Mexico, South & Central America.

Prior to joining the FCCA in 1999, Terri worked for Royal Caribbean International for 10 years in the Shore Excursion Department, organizing and designing specialty programs for Groups, as well as overseeing Royal Caribbean’s signature Golf Ahoy! Program.

A native Floridian, Terri lives in the Ft. Lauderdale area with her husband and their two dogs.

Adam Ceserano ~ Vice President

Adam Ceserano-- as Vice President of the FCCA he oversees all day-to-day FCCA office operations, as well as the FCCA publications and quarterly magazines. He also works with advertising and sponsorships for the FCCA publications and the FCCA Golf Tournaments. He coordinates and conducts the Customer Service Training Workshops as well as the new FCCA Outreach Program. He plays a vital role in site inspections and organization of the FCCA Conference and Trade show. Mr. Ceserano also works with Tropical Shipping promoting the Cruise Conversion Program. He also is a member of the FCCA's Security/Operations Committee.

Prior to joining the FCCA, Mr. Ceserano worked for Maxim Consulting in Ft. Lauderdale, servicing such clients as IBM, ATTWS, and Motorola and producing sales close to 10 million dollars in his first year as the top producing member of his team.

After college, Adam worked for the Miami Dolphins in the Special Promotions and Marketing Department, in which he helped organize and run the children's program, which laid a solid foundation for the philanthropy work done through the FCCA Foundation.

He attended Florida State University receiving a Master’s Degree in Administration and also received a Bachelors Degree in Sports Management and Marketing.

Adam resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Jessica Lalama ~ Executive Assistant

Born in California and raised in Ecuador, Mrs. Lalama worked in the hotel industry with Marriott Hotels before joining the FCCA in 2007.  She is the executive assistant to the President, Michele M. Paige and therefore responsible for the day-to-day liaison with all private and public sector partners for the FCCA.  

She also assists in the coordination and promotion of the FCCA Foundation Essay Competition and of the FCCA Foundation Donation Program for the Caribbean, Mexico, South and Central America and is responsible for organizing the vessel deployment for FCCA’s 11 Member Lines.

Jessica, lives in Plantation with her husband Raphael and her son Martin.

Victoria Lalta ~ Director, Public Relations & Membership Programs

Born in Guyana, South America and raised in Tortola, BVI, Ms. Lalta began working for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association in 2000. As the Director of Membership Programs and Public Relations, she is responsible for promoting and marketing the FCCA Membership Programs, organizing the Platinum Membership Advisory Council events, the Associate Membership events, the World Cruise Tourism Summit during Seatrade and the coordination of the FCCA Membership Directory.

She is also responsible for organizing the FCCA Foundation online auction.

Prior to joining the FCCA in 2000, Ms. Lalta worked for Blockbuster Entertainment Group for 11 years in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, before moving on as a financial analyst in the regional office in Atlanta, Georgia, where she handled the financial reporting for over 3,000 video stores in the Southeast Zone.

Victoria lives in Miramar, Florida with her dog Romeo.

Laura Mori ~ Research Analyst

Born and raised in Miami, Fl., Laura Mori works with FCCA's Cruise Member Lines in coordinating statistical research projects. She is responsible for gathering quantitative data from the various port authorities and tourism boards in the Caribbean, Mexico and South & Central America as well as promoting the FCCA Foundation Poster Competition throughout these destinations.

She attained her Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics at Florida International University.

Laura lives in the Kendall area of Miami-Dade County with her daughter.