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FIU experts available to discuss holidays, supply chain and related issues

FIU experts available to discuss holidays, supply chain and related issues

FIU experts are available to discuss supply chain shortages, cybersecurity and the economy, among other related topics.

November 21, 2022 at 8:00am


On Cyber Monday, FIU experts are available to discuss supply chain shortages, cybersecurity and the economy, among other related topics. Hospitality experts also can address how to best prepare for the holidays. 

The full list of experts that will be continuously updated can be found below.

 

For help contacting any of our experts, please contact the Office of Media Relations:

  • Dianne Fernandez, director of broadcast: 305-608-4870, dfernand37@fiu.edu
  • Elizabeth Ferrer-Alfonso, media relations specialist: 305-348-6944, eferrera@fiu.edu
  • Amy Ellis, communications manager, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs: 352-999-0577, ellis@fiu.edu 
  • Elizabeth Calzadilla, director of marketing and communications, College of Engineering & Computing: 786-338-3346, ecalzadi@fiu.edu 
  • Cynthia Corzo, assistant director of media relations and communications, FIU College of Business: 305-965-4709, ccorzo@fiu.edu  
  • Ivonne Yee-Amor, director of marketing and communications, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management: 305-299-2091, iamor@fiu.edu 

SUPPLY CHAIN

11.jpgCraig Austin
Assistant Teaching Professor
Marketing and Logistics
College of Business
Austin specializes in supply chain logistics, export marketing, import/export and international logistics, as well as transportation logistics.
Office: (305) 348-7763
Email:laaustin@fiu.edu

 

copy-of-fbigtwld---fiu-news-article---feed-post-4.jpgSebastian Garcia-Dastugue 
Assistant Professor
Marketing and Logistics
College of Business
Garcia-Dastugue can discuss Blockchain Technology, food supply chain, scarcity, the impact of innovations on supply chain management and how supply chain professionals can assess and communicate disruptions.
Garcia-Dastugue is available for interviews in Spanish and English.

Office: (305) 348-4195
Cell: (305) 798-3006
Email: sgarciad@fiu.edu

Andrea PatruccoAndrea Patrucco
Assistant Professor
Marketing & Logistics
College of Business
Patruco can discuss inventory management, purchasing, supply chain strategies and buyer-supplier relationships.
Office: (305) 348-5044
Email: apatrucc@fiu.edu

ECONOMY


Jorge Salazar-CarrilloJorge Salazar-Carrillo

Professor
Department of Economics
Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Salazar-Carrillo’s expertise includes international economics and economic development. He has authored or coauthored over 90 books and hundreds of articles in professional journals and book chapters. Currently, his research interests concern the recent economics of Asia and Latin America (including Cuba), and U.S. macro and microeconomics.
Phone: (305) 348-3283
Email: salazar@fiu.edu

ImageNed Murray
Associate Director
Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center
Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Murray is a leading expert on economic and housing market issues in South Florida. He has authored many of the landmark affordable housing needs studies including the leading studies for Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Broward and Monroe Counties.
Phone: (954) 438-8603
Email: murrayn@fiu.edu

MARKETING

Jaclyn TanenbaumJaclyn Tanenbaum
Director, Master of Science Marketing Program
Associate Teaching Professor, Marketing & Logistics
College of Business
Tanenbaum is an expert in branding, retail marketing/retailing and also can discuss consumer behavior.

Office
: (305) 348-2571
Email: jtanenba@fiu.edu

Gregory G. MaloneyGreg Maloney
Associate Teaching Professor
Marketing and Logistics
College of Business
Maloney can discuss marketing analytics and marketing channels, brand messaging and the multi-channel/omni-channel strategy.

Office:
(305) 348-8119
Email: gmaloney@fiu.edu

 

 

Gustavo MosqueraGustavo Mosquera
Assistant Teaching Professor
Marketing and Logistics
College of Business
Mosquera can discussmarketing analytics, branding, digital marketing, consumer behavior and business development, and the economic impact of campaigns and major events.
Mosquera is available for interviews in Spanish and English.
Office: (305) 348-5476
Email: gmosquer@fiu.edu

Anthony D. MiyazakiAnthony Miyazaki
Chair, Professor
Marketing and Logistics
College of Business
Miyazaki specializes in buyer behavior, advertising, digital marketing, omnichannel and e-commerce.



Office
: (305) 348-3330
Cell: (786) 246-7763
Email: miyazaki@fiu.edu
Rafael Soltero VenegasRafael Soltero Venegas
Co-Director of Global Sales Lab,
Associate Teaching Professor

Marketing and Logistics
College of Business
Venegas brings 25+ years of progressive experience in product development, managing teams, B2B and consumer sales and marketing, including high-tech capital products and consumables. He has extensive Latin American and Worldwide field experience in establishing new country sales and distribution networks. 
Venegas is available for interviews in Spanish and English.
Office: (305) 348-3620
Email: rsoltero@fiu.edu

CYBERSECURITY

Alexander Crowther
Visiting Research Professor
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs
Crowther is currently a Cyber Policy specialist in the Expert Consultant program at the Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP) at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. He is also an adjunct senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation and an adjunct research professor of national security studies at the Strategic Studies Institute. Crowther can discuss cyber policy, national security policy and counterterrorism.
Crowther is available for interviews in Spanish and English.
Email:gcrowthe@fiu.edu

Brian Fonseca
Director, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Executive Director, Cybersecurity@FIU
Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs
Fonseca serves as a Cybersecurity Policy fellow at the D.C.-based think tank New America and is co-author of “The New US Security Agenda: Trends and Emerging Threats”. His technical expertise and publications focus largely on national security and foreign policies, with particular focus on cyberspace. Fonseca can speak on cybersecurity and emerging threats, among other topics.
Office: 305-348-7420
Cell: 305-218-6323
Email: fonsecab@fiu.edu

Randy Pestana
Assistant Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Director of Education and Training, Cybersecurity@FIU
Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs
Pestana manages the institute’s partnerships with the U.S. departments of Commerce, Defense, and State and serves as Director of Education and Training at Cybersecurity@FIU. Much of his work has been linked to governance and security and cybersecurity workforce development issues. Pestana can discuss security studies and cybersecurity among other topics.

Office: 305-348-0114
Email: rpestana@fiu.edu

Nagarajan Prabakar PortraitNagarajan Prabakar
Undergraduate Director, BSc. in Cybersecurity Program
School of Computing & Information Sciences
College of Engineering & Computing
Prabakar has more than 30 years of experience in the field of computing and extensive expertise in the field of cybersecurity. He can discuss security vulnerabilities and what can be done to prevent cyber attacks.

To schedule an interview with Prabakar, contact Elizabeth Calzadilla. 

Sebastian SchuetzSebastian Schuetz
Assistant Professor
Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics
College of Business
Schuetz can discuss security controls, security education, awareness and training, and data breaches.
Email: sschuetz@fiu.edu

FINANCE

Deanne Butchey
Teaching Professor
Finance
College of Business
Areas of expertise include rising prices/interest rates and impact on personal finances, stock prices, financial markets, gasoline prices.

Phone
: (305) 348-7238
Cell: (954) 257-4911
Email: butcheyd@fiu.edu

Mark del Pezzo
Associate Teaching Professor
Finance
College of Business
Pezzo is available to discuss advanced investments and financial management.


Phone
: (305) 348-8459
Cell: (904) 707-8992
Email: mdelpezz@fiu.edu