Franchesca Anchelia
Office Coordinator
fancheli@fiu.edu
305-919-5625
Franchesca Anchelia is an Office Coordinator for the School of Communication + Journalism. She provides full assistant support to the Journalism + Media Chair, as well as examining correspondence, maintaining schedules and follow-ups for everyone in the office. She works on variety of public outreach material for print and provides public outreach representing the office, provides information to students through face-to-face, in writing, and via telephone/electronic transfer.
Brian Friedman
IT Services
brian.friedman@fiu.edu
305-919-4582
Brian Friedman sees to the IT service needs in the School of Communication and Journalism.
Sarah Hernandez
Junior Account Manager
saanhern@fiu.edu
Sarah Hernandez manages and executes marketing initiatives for the School of Communication + Journalism. She earned her BA in Communication Arts and Psychology Minor from FIU and she participated in many involvements on campus, including serving as president of the CommArts honor society, Lambda Pi Eta. Her past experiences in the field of marketing include interning for the CommArts department at FIU as their Marketing and Communications Intern. She is also an active member of FIU’s Young Alumni Council.
Wayde Klipper
IT Manager
wayde.klipper@fiu.edu
305-919-5531
Wayde Klipper has over 40 years in the video industry. He ran his own business servicing broadcast video equipment, and designing and building video systems throughout South Florida. He has been working at FIU since April of 2007 and is the Technology Manager/LMS Administrator.
Rochelle Patten
Academic Advisor
rtpatten@fiu.edu
305-919-5616
Rochelle Patten earned a B.B.A. in Human Resource Management from Florida International University, an M.A. in Corporate Communication from Baruch College, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Adult Education/ Human Resource Development. She has been an academic advisor with the School of Communication and Journalism since April 2011. Before coming to FIU she worked in hospitality, travel and tourism, not-for-profit, and recruiting. Rochelle also teaches Public Speaking (SPC 2608) and Strategic Multicultural Communications for the Communications Department.
Joshua Shear
Equipment/Broadcast Services
shearj@fiu.edu
305-919-5531
Joshua Shear serves as the multimedia producer for the School of Communication + Journalism. Before joining FIU in 2004, he worked in video and film production across the U.S., including St. Louis, Atlanta and Los Angeles. Eventually, he moved to Miami where he started his own business, shooting and editing promotional and corporate videos, legal videos, public service announcements, video news releases and short films. His clients have included The Miami Heat, BellSouth, Burger King and Homestead/Miami Speedway. Joshua is currently completing his BAS degree in Film, Television & Digital Production at Miami Dade College.
Michael Tarno
Computer Services
mtarno@fiu.edu
305-919-4582
Michael Tarno provides help desk support as an outsourced service. He installs new computers and upgrades or repairs existing equipment. He is proficient in multiple programming languages and assists with web maintenance.
Judith Villiers
Senior Coordinator of
Academic Services
juvillie@fiu.edu
305-919-5269
Judith Villiers is the Senior Coordinator of Academic Services. She serves and supports the Department of Journalism + Media with assessment and accreditation, student retention and graduation, student career development, internship initiatives, special programs, and oversees the operations and administrative staff for the Media Hub. Judith earned a B.A. in Political Science from University of Miami as well as an M.S. in Liberal Studies, and has over fifteen years working in the higher education field.
Amy Winters
Academic Advisor
adonalds@fiu.edu
305-919-5625
Amy Winters performs professional level supervisory and managerial duties in planning, directing, and reviewing the activities and operations within the Student Services Center.