TRAC - Key Persons


Agatha Zapata - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Marketing
  • Member of the Panther Camp Team

Alana Jefferson

Job Titles:
  • Peer Advisor
  • Peer Advisor Coordinator

Alejandro Arzola

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair

Alex Gutierrez

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Program Coordinator - Panther Camp

Alex Prado

Job Titles:
  • Student Ambassador

Alexa Urra

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Academic Support Services

Alexandra Barriga

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair

Alia Fons-Scheyd

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director
  • Psychologist

Alison Riccobono

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Amanda Niguidula

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Director, Disability Resource Center

Amanda Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • Senior Success Coach

Amin Saleh

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Program Coordinator - Peer Advisors

Andrew Goodman

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Program Coordinator ( Panther Power / Homecoming )
Andrew was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and is a graduate of California State University, Northridge. He earned his master's degree from the University of Miami, where he also served as a graduate assistant for recreational sports. Prior to joining Campus Life at FIU, Andrew served as a coordinator of student life at Miami Dade College. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling around the country with his wife and is an avid sports fan.

Angie Diaz

Job Titles:
  • Peer Advisor
  • Peer Advisor Coordinator

Anne Martinez - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Appropriations Committee

Aqsa Mahmood

Job Titles:
  • College Life Coach

Ariel Antunez

Job Titles:
  • Student Ambassador

Ashley Agbonkhese

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Student Assistant

Ashley Kuntz

Job Titles:
  • Director, Prestigious Scholar Development

Ashley Pozos Romero

Job Titles:
  • Adaptive Technology Specialist
  • Administration and Operations

Ayahnee Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Panther Camp Team
  • Director of Sponsorship

Ayssa Roza

Job Titles:
  • Interim Director

Breny DaParre Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice President, Student Health & Wellness

Brianna Nellon

Job Titles:
  • Program Assistant ( Campus Life Programming )

Bridgette Cram

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Division Leadership Team
  • Vice President, Academic Affairs: Student Success Operations and Integrated Planning

Brittany Davis

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager

Camilo Balzan

Job Titles:
  • Office Specialist
  • Office Specialist / Finance
Camilo was born in Venezuela and was raised in Miami, FL. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations. Camilo has a passion for coordinating and participating in multifaceted events and outings. In his spare time you can see him enjoying Soccer, Paddleball, and watching films with family and friends.

Carol Galladian

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team

Carrie Coppellotti

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator

Charlie Andrews

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Division Leadership Team
  • Interim Vice President, Student Affairs

Chris Hunt

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Student Assistant

Christian Lozano

Job Titles:
  • Student Ambassador

Colette Harrington

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Assistant Director ( BSU )
  • Program Coordinator for Campus Life at BBC
Colette is the Program Coordinator for Campus Life at BBC. She was born and raised in The Bahamas and graduated from FIU with a Bachelor's degree in Communications (Public Relations) with a concentration in Special Events and a Master's Degree in Hospitality Management. She serves as advisor to two U-Wide Councils, the Black Student Union and Panther Power, as well as the BBC Homecoming Committee. She is happily married with one son and the proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Connie Penczak

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager

Dale Brochinsky - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of Committee

Daniel Salup-Cid - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Daniela Ramirez

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Support Staff Member
  • Office Assistant

Davari Demps

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Student Assistant

David Bynes

Job Titles:
  • Director

Derek Auguste

Job Titles:
  • Program Director

Destini Nance - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
  • Member of the Panther Camp Team

Devin Parra

Job Titles:
  • Director - Student Conduct & Academic Integrity, Assistant Dean of Students

Diana Perez

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Support Staff Member
  • Office Assistant

Dr. Brenezza (Breny) Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice President - Student Health & Wellness

Dr. Michelle Castro

Job Titles:
  • Council Staff Member
  • Director

Dr. Ronald Wabomnor

Job Titles:
  • Dean of Students

Dr. Saara Schwartz

Job Titles:
  • Medical Director - Student Health Clinics

Dr. Todd Lengnick

Job Titles:
  • Director - Counseling & Psychological Services

Dr. Yselande Pierre

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Interim Director

Elisabeth "Lisa" Simpson

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director - CAPS Victim Empowerment Program

Elizabeth M. Bejar

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Division Leadership Team
  • Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Emily Fornaris

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Coordinator of Administrative Services

Emily Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Student Assistant

Erica Jayne Friedman

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager

Erika Noel - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Eva Vergara

Job Titles:
  • Program Assistant

Evangelia Prevolis

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice President, FIU Online and Digital Experiences

Farid Murad

Job Titles:
  • Student Ambassador

Gabo Aragon

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Member of the Panther Camp Team

Genesis Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Gianni De Cotiis

Job Titles:
  • Student Ambassador

Haley Dawson - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Hilary Ghansah

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Support Staff Member
  • IT Manager

Hua Hui Vogel

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair
  • Member of Committee

Indee Williams


Jeff McNamee

Job Titles:
  • Program Director

Jen Sincore

Job Titles:
  • Psychologist

Jennifer Gebelein

Job Titles:
  • Director of Academic Initiatives, Student Success. Research Professor Department [.]

Joanna Alfonso

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Student Assistant

Joanna Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Program Director

Joanna Lindsay

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Access Consultant Team
  • Access Consultant

Joe Paulick

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Division Leadership Team
  • Associate Vice President, Auxiliary Operations

Jordana Roth

Job Titles:
  • Pyschology Intern

Jose Toscano

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director, Student Life and Development

Kaila Jospitre

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Assistant Director ( RSO Council )
Kaila Jospitre was born and raised in Miami, FL. She is a two-time FIU graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Marketing in ('18) and a Master of Science in Higher Education ('20). Kaila is no stranger to FIU as she held many positions while completing her undergraduate degree. A few include Homecoming, the Haitian Student Association, the Caribbean Student Association, Peer Advisor, and Resident Assistant. She also served as the Graduate Assistant for the Student Government Association while completing her graduate degree. Kaila is excited to be back in Campus Life Advising the Registered Student Organizations Council (RSOC).

Karina Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair

Kim Hunter

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager

Larissa (Adames) James

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director
  • Council Staff Member

Laura Rodriguez Morejon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Access Consultant Team
  • Access Consultant, Veterans and Military Affairs Liaison

Luis Restrepo

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager

Lyzbeth Armenteros

Job Titles:
  • Academic Coordinator

Maite Reece

Job Titles:
  • Psychology Intern

Marcus Ragoobar

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Panther Camp Team
  • Director of Programming

Margo Fernandez-Burgos

Job Titles:
  • Doctoral Psychology Trainee

Maria Briceno

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Panther Camp Team
  • Director of Recruitment

Maria Jose Grogg

Job Titles:
  • Office Specialist

Mariela Gabaroni

Job Titles:
  • Director - Student Health Services & Wellbeing

Marquay Smith

Job Titles:
  • VetSuccess on - Campus Counselor

Martha Betancourt Wong

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Administrative Services

Matthew Woodfork

Job Titles:
  • Interim Assistant Director

Mel Freiria

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Program Director

Melissa Binns

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Assistant Director of Engagement
Melissa is a South Florida native, from Pembroke Pines, FL. A Panther at heart, Melissa earned both her Bachelor's Degree in Communications (Public Relations) and Master's Degree in Hospitality Management from FIU. Melissa is no stranger to Campus Life, having served as the BBC Vice President for the Student Programming Council (SPC) as an undergraduate. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and is excited to bring a unique blend of leadership, community engagement, and Panther Pride to Campus Life.

Mireya M. Rivero

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Therapist

Monika Castaneda


Nick Alsopp

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Student Assistant

Noriana Milan

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Program Coordinator ( SPC )

Pamela Ortiz

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator

Patricia Lopez-Guerrero

Job Titles:
  • Director

Peer Advisor

Job Titles:
  • Peer Advisor Coordinator

Phillip Lloyd Hamilton

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President and Interim Director
  • Assistant Vice President, Student Belonging & Support

Rogihanne Avin

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator

Ron Reyes

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager

Ronald Blanco

Job Titles:
  • Student Ambassador

Samuel Vogel - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Sara Desvergunat

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Sara Heshmati

Job Titles:
  • Psychologist

Sela Andrews

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Graduate Assistant

Shannonlee Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • Program Director

Shantelle Gloria

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager - Student Health & Wellness

Shara Davis

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Assistant

Shirley Caballero

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director

Sonya Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Office Coordinator

Soray Morgado

Job Titles:
  • Program Coordinator

Stephanie Bello

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Access Consultant Team
  • Access Consultant and Emotional Support Animals Liaison

Stephanie Escoto

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Support Staff Member
  • Office Manager

Stephen Loynaz

Job Titles:
  • Access Consultant Manager

Susan Himburg

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Division Leadership Team
  • Associate Vice President, Academic Planning and Accountability

Tati Paz Bedolla

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Panther Camp Team
  • Director of Activities & Traditions

Taynes Galindo Marull


Tyler Banks

Job Titles:
  • Program Assistant

Vanessa Franco

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Student Assistants Team
  • Program Director

Vanessa Gondar

Job Titles:
  • Director Administrative Services - Student Health & Wellness

Wendy Pastrana

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator Administrative Services

Wendy X. Ordoñez

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director Marketing & Communications - Student Health & Wellness

William Piedra

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Academic Support Services

Wilson Meza Lopez

Job Titles:
  • Student Ambassador

Yamila Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair

Yesenia Stewart

Job Titles:
  • College Life Coach

Yesenis De La Paz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Access Consultant Team
  • Access Consultant and Scholarship Coordinator