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Cristina Amalia is an Event Operations Coordinator at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2021. Before Thoma Bravo, Cristina was the Senior Executive Assistant for the Americas at S4M, a Parisian-based tech company. Before S4M, she was the Events Manager for Jackson Health Foundation, where she provided end-to-end event management for society fundraising activities benefiting Jackson Health System. She began her career as an Assistant Marketing Manager for Droguería Betances, a locally owned Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Puerto Rico. Cristina holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.

Stephanie Barrios is an Administrative Assistant with Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2023. Before Thoma Bravo, Stephanie was Marketing Coordinator at ORA Acupuncture in New York, leading comprehensive marketing campaigns and events to establish and increase brand awareness. Before ORA Acupuncture, she worked as an Executive Assistant at Miami Dolphins, supporting the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, and Senior Vice President of Human Resources. During that time, Stephanie also managed expense and budget reports for multiple departments, monitored expenditures for major events like the Miami Open, and acted as a White Glove liaison for ownership during Super Bowl LIV. Previously, she was a Sales Associate for Michael Kors and an Executive Assistant for the Law Office of Georgette Sosa Douglass. Stephanie holds a BS in Communication and Media Studies from Nova Southeastern University.

Haley Bornstein is an Executive Assistant at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2022. Previously she was a Coordinator at Susa Ventures and an Executive Assistant at Endeavor (formerly known as WME | IMG) and Creative Artist Agency. Haley holds a BS in Telecommunication from University of Florida.

Gabriela Collins is an Executive Assistant with Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2023. Before Thoma Bravo, she was an Executive Assistant to the Founder and Co-Founder at Bling Capital. Before Bling, she was an Executive Assistant to the CEO at Mariposa Capital. Gabriela earned her BS in Sociology from Florida State University.

Sylvia Griego is Chief of Staff, Office of Orlando Bravo at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2021. Sylvia has more than 15 years of administrative management and operations experience in both the private and public sectors. In her most recent role, Sylvia worked as Executive Assistant and Manager of Office Administration for the President, COO & CFO at iHeartMedia. Before iHeartMedia, she was Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO at Corbin Capital Partners, and she served as Senior Executive Assistant to the SVP of Investor Relations and Chief Corporate Communications Officer at AECOM. Previously, Sylvia was Executive Assistant and Governmental Affairs Consultant for the Law Office of Harriet O’Neill & Cammack & Strong, and she worked as Chief of Staff for Justice Harriet O’Neill on the Supreme Court of Texas. Sylvia studied Public Relations at The University of Texas at Austin.

Caroline Mayfield is an Executive Administrative Assistant at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2023. Before Thoma Bravo, Caroline was an Executive Coordinator at Franklin Street Real Estate. Previously she held various administrative roles in New York with companies such as Beauty Pie Ltd, Rent The Runway, Spring Studios, and WeWork. Caroline has a BA in English and a BS in Political Science from Florida State University.

Christine McGowan is an Executive Assistant at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2023. Christine has over 15 years of experience in project management, event planning, travel planning, and calendar management. Before Thoma Bravo, she spent five years as a personal/executive assistant for two private family offices. Previously, she held executive and personal assistant roles at Meridian Capital and The Libra Group. Christine has a BA in Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology. 

Valerie McPhail is an Executive Assistant at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2022. Before Thoma Bravo, Valerie was the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Co-Founder of Rent The Runway. Previously she served as Executive Assistant to the Co-CEO at WeWork and held Office Manager roles at Ancient Holdings and Spring Studios. Valerie graduated cum laude with a BA in English and Theology from Mount St. Mary’s University.

Kimia Mokri is an Office and Administrative Assistant at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2023. Before Thoma Bravo, Kimia was a Recruiting Coordinator with Palantir Technologies in Washington, DC and London. Previously she was a Recruiting Coordinator for Deloitte. Earlier in her career, she held several roles with SoulCycle, including Retail Manager and Operations Manager. Kimia has a BA in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland.

Megan Rychlowski is an Event Operations Coordinator at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2021. Prior to Thoma Bravo, Megan was a Recruiting Coordinator with Silicon Valley Bank. Before that, she spent six years at Founders Circle Capital, most recently as Head of Events. Previously Megan worked in facilities management and operations for the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Bonnie Gallup & Associates. Earlier in her career, she was heavily involved in performing arts and performed nationally and internationally as a featured singer and Disney Princess. Megan holds a BA in Communications from San Jose State University.

Leigh Salzman is an Executive Assistant at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, she joined the firm in 2024. Before Thoma Bravo, Leigh was an Executive Assistant to a Senior Portfolio Manager at Schonfeld. Before Schonfeld, she was an Executive Assistant to the Founder, CEO & COO at Verano. Previously, she spent eight years in the music industry, most recently as a producer at Comma Music. Leigh earned her BA in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Iowa.