Working strategically
The Division of Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs is charged with increasing public awareness of FIU through effective marketing and communication strategies that enhance the university’s image and present a consistent, unified message. Each of our departments is integral to moving our university forward through effective communication, message development and the cultivation of affinity and pride in internal and external audiences.
Senior Vice President
Michelle L. Palacio
Senior Vice President for Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs
palaciom@fiu.edu
Senior Leadership
Maydel Santana
Associate Vice President, Media Relations and Communication
305-348-1555
santanam@fiu.edu
PC 519Eduardo Merille
Assistant Vice President, Branding and Marketing
305-348-7562
emerille@fiu.edu
PC 519DKaren Cochrane
Assistant Vice President, Editorial & Design Services
305-348-3859
cochrane@fiu.edu
PC515LAhiza Fernandez
Assistant Vice President, Operations
305-348-0370
abeers01@fiu.edu
PC 515JCarlos A. Becerra
Associate Vice President, Government and Community Affairs
cabecerr@fiu.eduChris Cantens
Associate Vice President, Government and Community Affairs
ccantens@fiu.eduAnthony Rionda
Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs
arionda@fiu.eduAna Hererra
Special Assistant to Senior Vice President
herra@fiu.edu
Administrative staff
Ana Ortega
Assistant Director, Administrative Operations
305-348-0158
acortega@fiu.edu
PC 519DKerry Ball
Senior Administrative Assistant
ballk@fiu.eduConnie Amram
Office Coordinator
305-348-3335
camram@fiu.edu
PC 519LMarylin Fontanilles-Castro
Coordinator Administrative Services
305-348-6060
fontanim@fiu.edu
PC 515G