Dr. Ray Hinish - CEO/President

Dr. Raymond Hinish comes from a diverse cultural background. His mother being from Puerto Rico and father from the States he has a deep love for both Puerto Rican and American culture. Ray earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Maryland in May of 2000. Shortly after graduation Ray opened the Your Prescription for Health Holistic Pharmacy with business partner and pharmacist Brian Sanderoff. An avid and dedicated Salsero, Ray has been dancing in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area for over 5 years. The combination of his experience in business and salsa led to the spark that, with the help and support of his business partners, has become SalsaWild.com. His experience in business development, web design, e-commerce and communication has prepared him to lead this team of bright, young executives in the development of what will one day become the most respected salsa themed website in the world. E-mail: Ray@SalsaWild.com

 

Ann Matz - Vice President of Marketing

Ann Matz is a salsa lover and has been an avid dancer for seven years. On the side, Ann has taught salsa to students at Towson University as well as privately. She frequents salsa clubs in Baltimore, D.C. and Virginia. Traveling numerous times to Puerto Rico for business and mostly intense pleasure, Ann has had the opportunity to experience salsa clubs all over the island, which is known for its rich culture and heritage of salsa. Visiting Latin America, Mexico, and a number of different states around the country, Ann has taken in the sights, sounds, and styles of salseros as well as the clubs and classes which they dance. Ann graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications and Spanish. She has worked at various public relations and advertising firms. Currently, she is a consultant for an international HIV/AIDS program with Abbott Laboratories. On the side, Ann does freelance work marketing and translating Spanish for small companies. Ann's experience in the field of Public Relations and Advertising, makes her a perfect fit for her position of VP of Marketing & Development. E-mail: Amatz1@hotmail.com

 

Seann Robinson - Vice President of Product & Site Development

Seann is Vice President of products and services here at SalsaWild. In addition, he is Founder & Co-Owner of Dental Partners Inc. In 1996, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland Dental School, and currently practices as a Dental Hygienist in Baltimore County. This African/Native American salsero has a love and passion for salsa; it is expressed in his acrobatic style of dancing with his wife and dance partner Heidy. Seann continues to challenge himself personally and professionally in his goal of getting a Doctorate in Dental surgery. Seann's desire for progressive growth and keen understanding of business structure has made him ideal for the position that keeps SalsaWild.com on the cusp of innovation. E-mail: Seann@SalsaWild.com

 

Ilene Chupnick

Ilene has a true passion for Latin dancing and has been dancing for over eight years.  She has taught salsa to small and large groups alike in many locations in the Baltimore, D.C., and Virginia area.  You can find her in salsa clubs throughout the week in Baltimore, D.C. and Virginia.  Ilene has traveled to Puerto Rico several times and has experienced the salsa scene in numerous parts of the island.  She has lived in Spain and Mexico and was able to experience the salsa clubs in both countries, as well.  In addition, Ilene has had the opportunity to travel and experience the uniqueness of other styles of salsa in other parts of Mexico, South America, Latin America, and throughout the United States.  Ilene graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish (she is fluent in Spanish). Currently, she is a second grade teacher in Baltimore County. On the side, Ilene does volunteer work translating Spanish for several organizations.  She also performs and assists in teaching rueda (a form of salsa).