Emily Gresham
AVP, Research, Innovation & Economic Development
Co-Founder, StartUP FIU
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Email: CGresham@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-0474
Maria Madriz
Executive Assistant, Emily Gresham
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Email: mmadriz@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-0351
Emily Gresham
AVP, Research, Innovation & Economic Development
Co-Founder, StartUP FIU
Read more about Emily
Email: CGresham@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-0474
Maria Madriz
Executive Assistant, Emily Gresham
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Email: mmadriz@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-0351
Emily Gresham
AVP, Research, Innovation & Economic Development
Co-Founder, StartUP FIU
Read more about Emily
Email: CGresham@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-0474
Maria Madriz
Executive Assistant, Emily Gresham
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Email: mmadriz@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-0351
Robert H. Hacker
Director and Co-Founder, StartUP FIU
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Email: rhacker@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2494
Andrew Pompa
Director of Entrepreneurship
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Email: apompa@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2494
Irene D. Ferradaz
Director, Marketing and Communications
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Email: iferrada@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-4180
Mary Carabeo
Sr. Coordinator
Administrative Services, StartUP FIU
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Email: macarabe@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-3927
Krista Hermantin
Program Coordinator
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Email: khermant@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2494
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Content Strategist
Robert H. Hacker
Director and Co-Founder, StartUP FIU
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Email: rhacker@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2494
Andrew Pompa
Director of Entrepreneurship
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Email: apompa@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2494
Irene D. Ferradaz
Director, Marketing and Communications
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Email: iferrada@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-4180
Mary Carabeo
Sr. Coordinator
Administrative Services, StartUP FIU
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Email: macarabe@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-3927
Krista Hermantin
Program Coordinator
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Email: khermant@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2494
Coming Soon!
Content Strategist
Our Pillars
StartUP FIU Research Commercialization
Provides FIU faculty and researchers with a full range of programs and services to support their interests as they move from bench to market.
Robert H. Hacker
P: 305-348-2494
Joshua Brown
Senior Administrative Assistant
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E: JosBrown@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-0121
Kiesha Moodie
Director, Social Innovation
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E: KMoodie@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Dr. Yogeswaran Umasankar
Emerging Technology Research Specialist
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E: YUmasank@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Robert H. Hacker
P: 305-348-2494
Joshua Brown
Senior Administrative Assistant
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E: JosBrown@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-0121
Kiesha Moodie
Director, Social Innovation
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E: KMoodie@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Dr. Yogeswaran Umasankar
Emerging Technology Research Specialist
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E: YUmasank@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
StartUP FIU Student Entrepreneurship
Offers innovative, experiential programming to students across all majors and stages of entrepreneurial exploration.
Andrew Pompa
Director of Entrepreneurship
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E: APompa@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Gustavo Grande
Director, Venture Ready Programs
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E: GGrande@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-7156
Coming Soon!
Program Coordinator
Andrew Pompa
Director of Entrepreneurship
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E: APompa@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Gustavo Grande
Director, Venture Ready Programs
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E: GGrande@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-7156
Coming Soon!
Program Coordinator
StartUP FIU Local
Helps community small and micro businesses grow by offering comprehensive, flexible education tailored to small business entrepreneurs at no cost to them.
Dr. Anna Etienne
Director of Support Services for StartUP FIU Local
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E: AEtienn@fiu.edu
P: 305-919-4197
Barbara Cotto
Program Director of Operations for StartUP FIU Local
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E: BCottoji@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Alexis Fox
Program Manager
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E: AlFox@fiu.edu
Chad Pimento
Program Coordinator
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E: CPime011@fiu.edu
Tina
Valladares
Naquia Williams
Program Coordinator
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E: NaqWilli@fiu.edu
Krista Hermantin
Program Coordinator
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E: KHermantin@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Adriana Madrinan
Curriculum Associate
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E: amadrina@fiu.edu
Dr. Anna Etienne
Director of Support Services for StartUP FIU Local
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E: AEtienn@fiu.edu
P: 305-919-4197
Barbara Cotto
Program Director of Operations for StartUP FIU Local
Read more about Barbara
E: BCottoji@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Alexis Fox
Program Manager
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E: AlFox@fiu.edu
Chad Pimento
Program Coordinator
Read more about Chad
E: CPime011@fiu.edu
Tina
Valladares
Naquia Williams
Program Coordinator
Read more about Naquia
E: NaqWilli@fiu.edu
Krista Hermantin
Program Coordinator
Read more about Krista
E: KHermantin@fiu.edu
P: 305-348-2494
Adriana Madrinan
Curriculum Associate
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E: amadrina@fiu.edu
StartUP FIU Student Leadership Program
The Student Leadership team at StartUP FIU provides our staff with critical day-to-day assistance so we can continue delivering dynamic programming in an innovative environment for the benefit of students, faculty and researchers and the community at large.
Jose Acosta
M.S. in Global Strategic Communications -Creative Track
SLP member since September 2021
“As a creative professional, StartUP FIU has taught me the value of having an entrepreneurial mindset. By being a part of the StartUP FIU community, I have learned how to identify problems and design effective solutions that make an impact.”
Lina Henriquez
B.S in Computer Engineering – Concentration in Data Systems Software and Artificial Intelligence & Big Data
SLP member since January 2020
“At StartUP FIU I have learned to learn, if that makes sense! Being surrounded by a community of individuals that believe in me and push me to explore my potential has been an amazing experience and I will always be extremely grateful for what StartUP FIU has done for me.”
Adrian Mills
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Junior Undergraduate (Senior in Fall 2022)
SLP member since January 2020
“The experiences and projects I have been a part of at StartUP FIU have helped me grow tremendously as an individual, a student and a professional. During my time as an SPL, I have learned a variety of interdisciplinary skills which I know have prepared me well for whatever the future brings. Additionally, my time at StartUP has provided me with the opportunity to meet and network with interesting and influential people throughout the FIU community and beyond.”
Lara Garcia Padron
B.S in Computer Engineering – Concentration in Data Systems Software and Artificial Intelligence & Big Data
SLP member since January 2020
“What I like best about StartUP FIU is that it allows me to be surrounded by an amazing community of ambitious, talented and brilliant people that are passionate about being changemakers in the world regardless of industry or major. StartUP FIU has also taught me the value of seeking and discovering new insights when approaching complex problems.”
Maria Angelica Subido
B.S. in Biological Sciences
Sophomore Undergraduate (Junior in Fall 2022)
SLP member since January 2022
“I love StartUP FIU because it’s a brave space where I can push myself to have ambitious goals and learn something new each and every time I come in. I also like the fact that I am able to connect with other incredibly talented and thoughtful students and faculty members, each with a diverse skill set I can learn from.”
Clifford Patrick Charles
B.S. in Finance
SLP member since August 2022
“I appreciate the opportunities and resources that StartUP FIU has provided me to explore my entrepreneurial and innovative side. The supportive environment has allowed me to “fail forward” and learn from my experiences, making it an excellent place to grow.”
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Student Leader
