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.
Leadership
Michelle L. Palacio
Senior Vice President for Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairspalaciom@fiu.eduMaydel Santana
Associate Vice President, Media Relations and Communication305-348-1555santanam@fiu.eduPC 519Eduardo Merille
Assistant Vice President, Branding and Marketing305-348-7562emerille@fiu.eduPC 515JKaren Cochrane
Assistant Vice President, Editorial & Design Services305-348-3859cochrane@fiu.eduPC515LAhiza Fernandez
Executive Director, Operations305-348-0370abeers01@fiu.eduPC 519DLynne Shaw
Associate Vice President, Government and Community Affairscshaw@fiu.eduCarlos A. Becerra
Associate Vice President, Government and Community Affairscabecerr@fiu.eduChris Cantens
Associate Vice President, Government and Community Affairsccantens@fiu.eduAnthony Rionda
Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairsarionda@fiu.eduAna Hererra
Special Assistant to Senior Vice Presidentherra@fiu.edu
Administrative staff
Ana Ortega
Assistant Director, Administrative Operations305-348-0158acortega@fiu.eduPC 519DKerry Ball
Senior Administrative Assistantballk@fiu.eduConnie Amram
Office Coordinator305-348-3335camram@fiu.edu PC 519LMarylin Fontanilles-Castro
Coordinatior Adminstrative Services305-348-6060fontanim@fiu.eduPC 515G