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Dr. Teo Babun, was born in Cuba and immigrated to the U.S. at age 12 following the confiscation of his family’s belongings by the leaders of the Cuban Revolution. He is president of Outreach Aid to the Americas, Inc. (OAA), involved in advocacy for freedom of religion & belief, human rights, humanitarian assistance, and social services in Cuba, Central America, and the Caribbean. Prior to leading a Christian ministry Teo was involved in strategic planning, manufacturing, shipping, and hedge fund managing.

Teo is a graduate of Michigan Tech University with a major in Electrical Engineering, and a master’s in business administration. In 1981, he received the Outstanding Alumni Award and was inducted into the Michigan Tech’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Academy for developing the TO-5, then the “world’s smallest solenoid”.  Following the fall of the Soviet Union he introduced the first private investment (and later a Hedge Fund) for the reconstruction of a post-Castro Cuba.  In 1999, he received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Miami International Seminary for his philanthropic endeavors, and in 2006 he received a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Vision International University.

He has written numerous books on Cuba and living deeply in devotion to God. Including PRACTICING HIS PRESENCE- 8 Minutes of Daily Intimacy with God; BUENOS DIAS ABBA-Sabiduria y Reflexion Para Todos Los Dias; DEALING WITH YOUR PERSONAL CRISIS-A Formula for Healing; COMO HACERLE FRENTE A TU CRISIS PERSONAL-Una Formula Para la Recuperacion; and The Cuban Revolution-Years of Promise, University Press of Florida.

You can learn more about Teo at Wikipedia (Teo Babun).  You can also find his other books, articles and work at www.DrTeo.US.  Teo lives with his wife Mary in Surfside, Florida.