
Working Strategically
The Division of Marketing and Strategic Communications 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.
Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
- Michelle L. Palacio 
 Senior Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Communications; Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
 palaciom@fiu.edu
Senior Leadership
- Anthony Rionda 
 Associate Vice President, Strategic Reputational Growth
 arionda@fiu.edu
- Maydel Santana 
 Associate Vice President, Media and Executive Communications
 305-348-1555
 santanam@fiu.edu
 PC 519
- Karen Cochrane 
 Assistant Vice President, University News and Research Communication
 305-348-3859
 cochrane@fiu.edu
 PC515L
- Ahiza Fernandez 
 Assistant Vice President, Operations and Brand Compliance
 305-348-0370
 abeers01@fiu.edu
 PC 515J
- Eduardo Merille 
 Assistant Vice President, Brand and Content Strategy
 305-348-7562
 emerille@fiu.edu
 PC 519D
- Ana Hererra 
 Special Assistant to Senior Vice President
 herra@fiu.edu
