Tina Vidal-Duart
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| Born | 1981 (age 44–45) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Florida International University (BA, MIB) |
| Occupations | Healthcare executive, entrepreneur |
| Known for | CEO and co-owner of CDR Health |
Board member of | Vice Chair of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust
Chair of the Florida Grand Opera Member of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees |
| Spouse | Carlos Duart |
Tina Vidal-Duart (born 1981) is an American healthcare executive and entrepreneur. She is the chief executive officer and co-owner of CDR Health, a healthcare logistics and emergency response company.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Vidal-Duart was born and raised in Miami, Florida.[2] Her father is a Cuban immigrant and her mother is Mexican-American. She attended Miami Southridge High School, graduating in 1999.[2]
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Marketing in 2002 and a Master of International Business in 2004, both from Florida International University (FIU).[2] She graduated magna cum laude with her bachelor's degree and summa cum laude with her master's degree.[3] During her undergraduate studies, she served as president of the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity and was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society and the FIU Honors College.[3]
Career
[edit]Vidal-Duart began her career at Pacer Health Corporation, where in over twelve years she held roles including director of operations, chief operating officer, and vice president of business development, focused on the restructuring of financially distressed hospitals.[3]
Vidal-Duart is the chief executive officer and co-owner of CDR Health, a company that provides large-scale medical logistics and emergency response services.[4] Her company has been contracted by the state of Florida for disaster response and public health initiatives.[5] During the COVID-19 pandemic, CDR Health performed testing, vaccinations, and monoclonal antibody treatments under state contracts.[4] The company reported administering over 4 million tests and more than 3 million vaccinations.[4] Following Hurricane Ian in 2022, CDR Health was contracted to provide temporary healthcare facilities and support for special needs shelters.[6] The company has also been involved in responses to other hurricanes, the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse, and federal refugee health assessment programs.[3]
Prior to her role at CDR Health, Vidal-Duart founded Pooch Perks, a subscription-based pet treat company, which she sold in 2017.[2] She is a co-owner of White House Napa, a hospitality brand in Napa Valley, and Evita Med Spa, a medical aesthetics clinic in Tallahassee, Florida.[1][2]
Philanthropy
[edit]Vidal-Duart serves as vice chair of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust,[7]the county's lead agency on homelessness.[4] She is the chair of the Florida Grand Opera and serves on the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.[8][9] In 2025, she was honored by the Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education at its annual Fiesta Gala.[10][11][12] She has also been a supporter of pediatric cancer initiatives at Baptist Health South Florida.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Vidal-Duart is married to Carlos Duart and lives in Miami, Florida.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Turner, Callum (September 1, 2025). "From Startup Survival to Pandemic Response: Tina Vidal-Duart's Leadership at CDR Health Is Changing Lives". International Business Times. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kiah, Clara-Meretan. "CDR Maguire Inc. CEO and CDR Health Care Inc. CEO, both alumni, give $1.2 million to FIU for scholarships". Florida International University. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Kiah, Clara-Meretan. "Business alumni leverage industry experience, FIU education to shift company focus to include pandemic response". Florida International University. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Tina Vidal-Duart: Health & Medical Services | CDR Health | CDR Companies | The Enterprise World". September 17, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ Noonan, Karcy (October 8, 2025). "CDR Health's Mission to Restore Care in Crisis: How Tina Vidal-Duart Leads a Nationwide Humanitarian Network". Medical Daily. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ Reports, Staff (October 6, 2022). "First post-Hurricane Ian community medical center opens in Fort Myers". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust - About Us". www.miamidade.gov. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Trailblazer Tina Vidal-Duart". FIU Magazine. Spring 2024.
- ↑ "Tina Vidal-Duart". Florida Atlantic University. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ Magazine, Harlem World (October 21, 2025). "Casita Maria Center For Arts And Education Annual Fiesta Gala 2025 (Photographs)". Harlem World Magazine. Archived from the original on November 2, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ Gural, Natasha. "91st Annual Fiesta Gala Amplifies New York City's Oldest Latino Charity Dedicated To The Arts". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 2, 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "The Fiesta 2025". Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education.