Monica Chiarini Tremblay Today, almost every organization—no matter the industry—finds itself awash in a sea of data. But the volume of data doesn’t make the difference. What matters most is what people do with the information and insights the data provide. A new breed of decision-support tools now gives researchers and decision makers the flexibility […]
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Alumni Notes
Justo L. Pozo (BA ’80), president of Preferred Care Partners Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of the Florida International University Foundation. Maria M. Yip (BACC ’91), executive director of the Miami office of Daylight Forensic and Advisory, has joined the School of Accounting Advisory Board. Yip is a certified public accountant […]
New Real Estate Board adopts an innovative mission.
The newly appointed Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council (REAAC) board has had quite a successful start this fiscal year. Real estate industry professionals attended the “Meet the New Board” networking party at Town Center One at Dadeland, which graciously sponsored the event. Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council and industry professionals attend networking party at Town […]
Business Alumni Chapter presents new series titled “Art of Networking.”
Join the Business Alumni Chapter for a captivating new networking series, “The Art of Networking.” The first event in the series will be held on September 20, 2007, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Miami Art Group Gallery in the Design District. James R. Bussey, a recent finalist at the Toastmasters’ World Championship of Public Speaking, […]
Alumni Profile: Joseph E. Brown (BBA ’97)
Major at Florida International University: Management and International Business Joseph E. Brown (BBA ’97) Additional Education: Master’s in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University Current Employment: Administrative officer for the United States Department of Defense Here to There: Brown was in law enforcement while attending the university. After 9/11, he felt it was his calling […]
The beauty of natural fibers inspires a Guatemalan village to create a brighter future.
Chopping and cooking palm fiber in Guatemala Five years ago, a severe drought brought hardship and hunger to the people of Jocotán, a small village in rural Guatemala. Today, the villagers turn to this once-parched land as a creative source for income and job opportunities, thanks in part to the volunteer program sponsored by the […]
Alumni Notes
The College of Business Administration has appointed Joseph L. Caruncho (BBA ’81), chief executive officer of Preferred Care Partners Corporation, chairman of its Dean’s Council. Albert Oses (BS ’88) has been appointed board member of Miami Dade International Trade. Emilio Vasquez (BA ’95) has been named Senior Vice President of the Coral Gables Market for […]
South Florida CEO Speaker Series to resume in September.
Angel Medina Jr. Join the Business Alumni Chapter, in partnership with SouthFloridaCEO magazine, for the South Florida CEO Speaker Series on September 5, 2007. Angel Medina Jr. (BBA ’92), president, Miami-Dade County, Regions Bank, will be the featured speaker. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Regions Bank in Coral […]
The Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council appoints 2007-2008 board.
REAAC board members, from left; Ashton Hamerlin, Mike Narlua, Richard Barbara, Ed Redlich, and Enrique Lopez The Business Alumni Chapter’s Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council (REAAC) is a sub-group of the Business Alumni Chapter at Florida International University led by alumni of the College of Business Administration. Alumni of other university colleges/schools and/or community members […]
Alumna succeeds in international business.
Andrea Padilla Many of our students aspire to work for a multinational corporation or in international business, and quite a number of them have succeeded in doing so. Among them is Andrea Padilla (BBA ’99), regional director of Corporate Public Relations and Executive Communication for Hewlett-Packard (HP) Latin América. Hewlett-Packard has grown to become the […]