Orientation and Family Programs serves everyone who walks through the doors of the university, and in particular, our new students and their family members. The staff and leadership are dedicated to easing the transition into FIU and hope to infuse the Panther spirit into this community through each of our programs.
Staff & Student Assistants
Carol Galladian
DirectorVanessa Franco
Program DirectorMel Freiria
Program DirectorAlex Gutierrez
Program Coordinator - Panther CampAmin Saleh
Program Coordinator - Peer AdvisorsEmily Fornaris
Coordinator of Administrative ServicesSela Andrews
Graduate AssistantAngelica "AJ" Ramon
Ashley Agbonkhese
Cassidy Gordon
Davari Demps
Nick Alsopp
Peer Advisors
Each year a group of enthusiastic and responsible FIU students are selected to become Orientation Peer Advisors. These special students are trained to assist with all new student orientation programs throughout the year as well as other programs for new students and their families. In this capacity, they serve as resources for new students and their parents, they assist FIU staff with planning and implementation of the programs, and they are viewed as student leaders among the University community.
If you’re interested in becoming a 2024 Peer Advisor, please complete this form here to be notified when information becomes available.
Alana Jefferson
Angie Diaz
Bradania Bourbon
Chris Pelecanos
Darielle John
Davari Demps
Destini Nance
Elisa Leon
Emily Thomas
Feras Al Moghrabi
Jernai Bennett
Lauren Stewart
Leila Camplone
Lidia Fabian
Marc Gedeon
Marcus Ragoobar
Marcus Smith
Mari Barros
Miriam Dorelien
Rachelle Obtenu
Stephen Bannis
Tashera Harrell
Tatiana Paz Bedolla
2023 Panther Camp Team
Panther Camp is coordinated by a select group of students known as the Panther Camp Facilitators. Facilitators are selected out of hundreds of applicants to represent the program and are charged with creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants. Facilitators are involved in all aspects of the camp planning process, from creating programming session and large-group activities to leading small group conversations.
After Panther Camp Facilitators have completed a year with the program, they are eligible to apply for the Panther Camp Executive Board. Panther Camp Exec members are past-Facilitators who return to take on more responsibilities within the program. Exec members are responsible for heading up committees and helping the Facilitators to create the Panther Camp Magic.
Both groups are positive representatives of Florida International University and the Panther Camp program. These student leaders build meaningful relationships, serve as mentors and role models, inspire a new class of Panthers and encourage students to "Leave their legacy with P.R.I.D.E."
If you’re interested in becoming a 2024 Panther Camp Facilitator, please complete this form here to be notified when information becomes available.
Yazan Almanasir
Executive DirectorChloee Gaillard
Director of SponsorshipDalia Arias Ordosgoitia
Director of Activities & TraditionsGabo Aragon
Director of Marketing & RecruitmentKaiya Roberts
Director of ProgrammingChris Hunt
Agatha Zapata
Alexys Rodriguez
Ayahnee Johnson
Barbara Quintana
Bianca Thomas
Hillary Almanzar Bencosme
Hugo Dorta
Isabella Garcia
Jorge Sanabria
Kassandra Touissant
Luis Reinoso
Maria Briceno
Mary Joo
Nicolas Cardona
Rafaela Matos
Trinidad Menendez
Contact
305-348-6414
orient@fiu.edu
Live Chat Via Button or SMS Text: 305-783-3180
Orientation and Family Programs
MMC – Graham Center (GC) 189
BBC – Wolfe University Center (WUC) 129
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm