NSHSS Member Event at Florida International University (FIU)
The National Society of High School Scholars, in partnership with FIU, greeted our outstanding members and their families at our Member Event in the Student Academic Success Center (SASC) on the campus of Florida International University on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Members were welcomed with a continental breakfast, then we dove right into a special presentation by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), educational workshops, campus tours, and a college & career fair. We ended end the day with our Member Recognition Ceremony, where each NSHSS member in attendance was recognized for their incredible academic achievements with their own honor medallion!
FIU MEMBER EVENT
Saturday, June 11, 2022
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Florida International University
Student Academic Success Center
(Modesto Maidique Campus)
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33199
NSHSS in the Sunshine State!
College & Career Fair exhibitors: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Bocconi University, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), CollegeAdvisor.com, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Florida International University, IE University, Johnson & Wales University, Liberty University, Monash University, and Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)!
Meet The Speakers
Alina has worked with the University for 15 years in various roles and has found a love for advising in the past nine. She earned a BS degree in Biological Sciences and then a master's degree in International Business. Alina draws from her varied work experience covering multiple industries and her own educational background to add to her expertise. She currently works with the college and various university centers on initiatives to build student engagement with the college and university. Whether it's working on an online project, helping a student create a strategy to bounce back, or firing up a crowd of freshmen during orientation, Alina's passion for FIU's current and future students is clear.
Reynol Garcia Jr. is an admissions recruiter at Florida International University (FIU), among the top-10 largest universities in the country by enrollment, where he assists in the recruitment of undergraduate students. Prior to joining FIU, Garcia worked in a variety of different fields within education. Garcia earned his bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from FIU and an associate’s degree from Miami Dade College. His interests include sports, film, and theater.
Brian is the Founder and Executive Vice President of CollegeAdvisor.com, an online college admissions counseling company serving over 3,000 clients in the US and more than 60 countries globally. CollegeAdvisor has over 300 former Admissions Officers and Advisors who offer students 1-on-1 personalized guidance through every step of the college admissions process, including school research and college list creation; extracurricular and profile development; essay editing; financial aid & merit scholarships; interview prep; and more. The CollegeAdvisor team also loves to give back, having donated over $500,000 of pro-bono college advising to students from lower-income and first-generation backgrounds. Brian graduated with Distinction from University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, where he studied Finance and Analytics as a Jefferson and Echols Scholar.
Bill is a 20-year veteran Intelligence Officer with the CIA. He began his career as an Intelligence Analyst who then moved into Technical Operations. He served two overseas tours in Europe and one in Asia, planning, executing and leading intelligence collection operations globally. He has served as a supervisor and manager both domestically and abroad. Bill is currently the Gulf States Regional Recruiter.
Josie graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College in 2020. She works as a public relations assistant at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and as a Senior Advisor at CollegeAdvisor.com. Josie is pursuing a JD/MD joint degree and is currently enrolled in the Harvard Premedical Program. In her free time, Josie loves to travel, bake, and spend time with friends.
