Born in Caracas Venezuela and living in Florida since 1994, Solangel “Sol” Lopez has had a deep passion for the arts, particularly how it could be used to advocate for the Florida Everglades, as well as a doorway to introspection and relating an emotional commonality among people. Sol received her Masters in Art Education from Florida International University where some her Everglades art is now part of the library’s permanent collection. She also has an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.