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 on board with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) as its Director of Operations and Communications, steering the Association on issues such as: destination port development, destination product development, waste management, 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.

Ms. Paige has initiated such impactful programs and forums as the annual FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show, the FCCA Foundation, the FCCA outreach programs, 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, the Caribbean and Latin America.

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.

Omari Breakenridge ~ Manager of Communications and Design

Born in Jamaica and raised in South Florida, Mr. Breakenridge joined the FCCA in February 2005. As the Manager of Communications and design, he is responsible for the creative direction and design of the FCCA's printed materials including, trade publications, 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 the overall organization, coordination and marketing of the Annual Cruise Conference & Trade Show, conducting site inspections for future conferences and organization and marketing of the Annual FCCA Gala Dinner. She also organizes and coordinates the Holiday Gift Project along with FCCA Member Lines to provide holiday gifts for the under-privileged children in the Caribbean and Latin 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.

Adam Ceserano ~ Vice President

Adam Ceserano as Vice President of the FCCA he oversees all day-to-day FCCA operations, as well as the FCCA publications and quarterly magazines. He also works with advertising, promotions, and sponsorships for the FCCA events, publications and the FCCA Golf Tournaments. He coordinates and conducts the Customer Service Training Workshops as well as the 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 participates on 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 Plantation, 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 and Latin America along with organizing the vessel deployment for FCCA’s 15 Member Lines.

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

George Orellana ~ Research Analyst

Born in Arlington, Virginia and raised in Miami, Fl, George Orellana works with FCCA’s Member Lines in coordinating statistical research projects. He is responsible for gathering quantitative data from the various port authorities and tourism boards in the Caribbean and Latin America as well as promoting the FCCA Foundation Poster Competition throughout these destinations.

George is a Cum Laude graduate from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science.

He resides in the Doral area of Miami-Dade County.