FIYou profile: Lourdes Aguila-Meneses

Name: Lourdes Aguila-Meneses

Hometown: Miami, Fla.

Job Title/Department: Budget Director, College of Law

Campus: University Park

In a nutshell: As director of budget in the College of Law I’ve handled all budget aspects for the college and personnel matters.

Number of years at FIU: 36

What do you enjoy most about your job?

The people I work with.

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

The College of Law does a great job in educating our students.

Where is your favorite spot on campus? Why?

The first floor of the PC building. It is where I’ve spent a large part of my life both as a student and as an employee.

If there is one thing you wish everyone knew about FIU, what would it be?

We offer a great educational value.

Family snapshot:

I’m married to Edgar and have one son, Alex.

Word that best describes you: Persistent.

First paying job: Cashier at a grocery store.

Favorite TV show: “I Love Lucy.”

Your proudest accomplishment:

My son Alex.

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

I work as a volunteer at Liga Contra el Cancer (League Against Cancer).