Your Online Program Experience Team

As Associate Vice President of FIU Online & Digital Experiences, Lia has demonstrated a thoroughgoing dedication to bringing learners the best possible online education, foremost by gathering an excellent talent force; restructuring teams for optimal operational impact; overseeing the development and innovation of customizable course offerings; fostering instructional synergies, and designing OPX-style partnerships around institutional goals. A dedicated, versatile administrator with extensive experience managing different teams to develop top-quality online educational programs, Lia continues to drive high-impact innovation to tech infrastructure, human resource management, curriculum and academic product development, pipeline management, finance, and marketing. In short, Lia makes sure FIU Online operates according to its highest potential and values.

Robert leads technological infrastructure at FIU Online, overseeing web and application development, system integrations, learning tools interoperability, and platform maintenance. His responsibilities at FIU Online include management of LMS administration, end-user support, and developing and deploying new technology for the enhancement of the learner experience. Robert also leads the FIU Online technology strategy to ensure it aligns with the university's mission, goals, and values.

Gabriela leads product development and marketing at FIU Online, overseeing learning product design and development, content creation, and comprehensive marketing strategies like branding, advertising, digital marketing, and events. With directorial experience and savvy, Gabriela generates and executes the strategic vision for each of her domains, blending her learning design and marketing expertise, cross-functional team management, and partner collaborations to drive business results.

Cynara directs the FIU Online Recruitment and Student Success teams, guiding new learner recruitment, retention, and success. Her team is on the frontline of the learner experience, applying well-tested strategies toward enabling learners to achieve their academic and professional goals while reaching their full potential as FIU students. Under her guidance, FIU Online programs continue to see vast enrollment numbers and success rates.

Kristie is central to the financial health of FIU Online by managing financial operations and budgets. Her economic acumen has led to real results in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis, all of which have made her a crucial advisor to partners on their own financial performance. Kristie ensures that FIU Online can confidently operate within fiscally responsible budgets while identifying opportunities for growth and expansion. Her strategic financial leadership is a key driver to the organization's financial health, sustainability, and overall success.

As the Director of People and Programs, Amber plays a critical role toward maintaining the satisfaction of FIU Online academic unit partners. Her responsibilities include the crucial areas of human resources, talent management, employee relations, and program data management. With a keen eye for efficiency and team empowerment, Amber applies exceptional client engagement strategies drawn from her years of experience and scholarship to drive long-term partnerships and their successes.

As Director of Digital Experiences and Performance, Dr. Perez brings a wealth of organizational and product development expertise to her role. Her primary focus is to support faculty-led initiatives and help integrate new digital tools into their courses. She works closely with faculty members to identify their specific needs and helps them incorporate the latest technologies to enhance their students' learning experiences.

Dr. Perez is also responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategic plans aimed at optimizing FIU Online's organizational performance. She works closely with senior leadership to identify areas of improvement, develop metrics to measure progress, and establish best practices for achieving desired outcomes.

Adam Owenz oversees FIU Online’s partnerships with both internal academic units/colleges and external organizations. Adam connects FIU Online’s varied and deep experience in online education, educational technology, instructional design, program development, marketing, and recruitment with those seeking help from the best. He develops and maintains mutually beneficial partnerships and is obsessed with exceeding expectations.