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Making History

Since 2008, when the Green School was created, our students and alumni have ventured out into the world to become the global leaders of tomorrow. Everywhere you go, your success tells the story of the Green School. Our immense growth would not be possible without the contribution of our 40,000 alumni.

Your Green School network is shaping policy, industry, and communities worldwide. Whether you're in Miami or around the world, reconnect with your alma mater, share your wins, and help today’s students become tomorrow’s global leaders.

Alumni Spotlight

Ambassador Kevin Cabrera '15

  • United States Ambassador to Panama

Sarah Cuellar '19

  • Vice President Strategic Partnerships, DataShapes AI
  • Former Deputy Director, Energy Portfolio, U.S. Department of Defense

Eugenio Alemán, Ph.D '91 & '95, Public Affairs

  • Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, Raymond James

Roya Gordon '14 & '16

  • Chief Information Security Officer, ENGIE North America, Inc.

Gustavo Perez '22

  • Sanctions Investigator, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Department of the Treasury

Danny Danon '96

  • Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations

Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz

  • Miami-Dade County Sheriff

Carmen Reinhart, Ph.D 1978

  • Minos A. Zombanakis Professor of the International Financial System, Harvard Kennedy School

Alexis Calatayud '17

  • Florida State Senator, District 38

Nina Buenavista '19

  • Miami Director, Human Rights Watch

Pedro Pavon '04

  • Global Policy Director, Meta

Manny Diaz, Esq. 1977

  • Sr. Partner, Lydecker & Diaz LLP
  • Former Mayor of Miami (2001-2009)
  • Former Chair of the Florida Democratic Party (2021-2023)
We quickly learned through our Green School courses many very important lessons about what our world is today and what it could be tomorrow.

Rakesh Sarna ‘21

Awards and Recognition

5 Under 35

The FIU Alumni 5 Under 35 Awards celebrate alumni age 35 and younger who demonstrate exceptional achievement and embody FIU’s core values. We partner with FIU Alumni to identify and nominate outstanding Green School alumni each year. If you or a fellow alum is doing remarkable work, tell us. We are especially proud of the Green School alumni recognized below and look forward to seeing even more of our alumni celebrated in the years ahead. Stay connected, share your accomplishments, and help us continue to elevate the extraordinary impact of our Green School alumni community.

5 Under 35

Dean’s Alumni Leadership Circle

The Dean’s Alumni Leadership Circle recognizes alumni who give $1,000 or more annually to strengthen student success and the Green School’s momentum. Members receive insider updates, invitations to select engagements, and opportunities to connect with students and school leadership.

Torch Awards

Torch Awards recognize FIU alumni and supporters whose leadership and service advance FIU and the community. We actively elevate Green School alumni for consideration and celebrate honorees who inspire the next generation.

Panther Alumni Week and Events

Panther Alumni Week is your annual invitation to reconnect, celebrate, and get involved through events, networking, service, and School highlights. We invite you to join us in person or virtually during the first week of February each year.

FIU Panther Alumni Week

Your Panther Network

All graduates belong to the FIU Alumni Association. No membership or sign-up necessary. See what perks and services are available to you.

Alumni Association