Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-Algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition

Intergovernmental Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council Under ECOSOC Resolution 2003/212 Dated 5th of March 2003.
Designated by the United Nations Economic & Social Council Under Rule 79 of the Council’s Rules and Procedures.

IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM FOR A BETTER WORLD AND THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 2015 - 2030

As a leader in the Puerto Rican community, Miguel D. Lausell has a diverse background in international trade, environmental issues and telecommunications.

Mr. Lausell has served as a key advisor to several international presidents. Mr. Lausell has served in many capacities including President and CEO of the Puerto Rico Telephone Company; Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Telephone Authority; a member of the Governor of Puerto Rico’s Economic Strategic Council; President of the Export Policy Commission of Puerto Rico; and Undersecretary of the Department of the Treasury of Puerto Rico, Chairman of PonceBank a billion plus institution in Puerto Rico.

Miguel D. Lausell serves on various boards and committees, including the Export Policy Commission of the Economic Development Council of Puerto Rico, National Business and Industry Advisory Council of the Emergency Broadcast System, the United States Telephone Association, and formerly the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico.

Serve on the Board of Directors for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)- the only Hispanic on the Board.

Mr. Lausell is active in national and local politics. Mr. Lausell served on the National Finance Board of the Gore 2000 Committee and served as a member of the Democratic National Committee’s Leadership 2000 Board. Member of Clinton Global Initiative.

Mr. Lausell is Senior Political Advisor to Presidential Candidate Senator Hillary Clinton.

Additionally, Mr. Lausell co-chaired the Board of Directors of Hispanic PAC USA, Inc. and is on the Board of Directors for the National Governor’s Association.

He received his BA from Villanova University and law degrees from the University of Puerto Rico Law School (Magna Cum Laude) and Harvard Law School.

Chairman of the Board of The Taco Maker, Inc. since 2005.

Presidential Counsel to the Villanova University. 2010

Advisor to Caribe Spectrum Holdings, LLC - 2010