Our staff at the Office of Engagement work on tackling some of our community's most pressing challenges while finding innovative solutions for our FIU and beyond.
Meet our staff below!
Alina Parbtani
Director, Talent Development Network
305-348-0108
aparbtan@fiu.edu
Cynthia Rivera
Sr. Administrative Assistant
305-348-7752
cyntrive@fiu.edu
Kenasha Paul
Program Director, FIU-Venture Miami Opportunity Program
kpaul@fiu.edu
Krysten Brenlla
Account Manager
305-348-3476
kbrenlla@fiu.edu
Anthony Teague
Program Director, Engagement
305-348-4436
ateague@fiu.edu
Umer Rahman
Program Director, Urban Potential Laboratories
305-348-2599
urahman@fiu.edu
Vanessa Valdes
Operations Manager
305-348-9930
vavaldes@fiu.edu
Lauren Nieves
Program Coordinator, UP Labs
lnieves@fiu.edu
Miguel "Mike" Asencio
Engagement Project Manager
305-348-7752
masencio@fiu.edu