FIYou: Andrea Gaspardino Kovachy

Name: Andrea Gaspardino Kovachy

Hometown: Springfield, Vt.

Job Title/Department: Associate Director, Campus Life/Director of Sorority & Fraternity Life

Campus: Modesto A. Maidique Campus

In a nutshell: I currently work with sororities and fraternities at FIU and I advise the Homecoming Council.

Number of years at FIU: 6

What do you enjoy most about your job?

The students I work with every day.

What do you think students and your fellow faculty/staff should know about your department?

We plan several university-wide events and oversee the vast majority of student organizations.

Where is your favorite spot on campus? Why?

The GC Pit area – there seems to be lots happening all the time.

What is one thing you wish everyone knew about FIU?

How wonderful our students are.

How is FIU “Worlds Ahead”?

We have such a rich and diverse environment that is embraced by our students, faculty and staff.

Family snapshot:

There’s my husband and daughter.

Word that best describes you: Gregarious.

First paying job: I was a salesperson in a clothing store in my hometown.

Favorite TV show: Family Guy.

What is playing on your iPod?

Bon Jovi.

Your proudest accomplishment:

Giving birth to my daughter.

What do you do when you are not working at FIU?

I spend time my family and friends and follow college football.