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Introducing the New Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Press Release

Nov 01, 2023

Press Release 51仓库's Alumna, Smilka Melgoza, Returns as Vice President for Institutional Advancement

MIAMI, FL [November 1, 2023] 鈥� 51仓库 has announced that alum Smilka Melgoza has been appointed Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Melgoza is a South Florida resident and dedicated alumna with a long-standing and vibrant presence in the local community. She previously served on the school鈥檚 Board of Trustees as president of the Alumni Association. She will begin her new role effective November 27.

As Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Melgoza will lead all areas of the Advancement Division, including major gift initiatives, annual, corporate, foundation and planned giving, and alumni relations and engagement. Through close collaboration with stakeholders, Melgoza will look to build upon the considerable philanthropic success the University has experienced in recent years.聽聽聽

鈥淚 am excited to return to Barry at such a critical time in higher education,鈥� Melgoza said. 鈥淚 look forward to working with President Allen, Trustees, faculty, and staff as we continue to offer students support in their pursuit of educational and personal achievement, celebrate the successes of our alumni, and cultivate strong relationships within our community.鈥�

Melgoza, currently serves as Assistant Dean for Development at the Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and brings a wealth of experience in higher education. She has served at FIU for over five years with a focus on cultivating philanthropic opportunities that promote student success.

Melgoza played a pivotal role in assisting the FIU Next Horizon Campaign to surpass its $750 million goal. Her people-centric skills enable her to forge impactful relationships with students, alumni, and donors, maximizing the impact of philanthropic funds. Melgoza's fundraising efforts extended to student success and endowment development at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum and as a founding member of the Development Office for Student Success.

Before joining FIU, Melgoza held several private sector positions. Most notably, she co-founded a multicultural market intelligence startup that Goldman Sachs acquired. Later, she excelled at Northwestern Mutual, achieving the top 2% national rankings for new client production with over $100 million in sales.

鈥淪milka possesses an inspiring enthusiasm for Barry鈥檚 mission, a commitment to our academic community, a passion for the success of our students, and a track record of fundraising success. We are delighted to welcome her back home and excited to get to work,鈥� said 51仓库 President Mike Allen.

51仓库 boasts a vibrant and diverse alumni network, with over 70,000 accomplished graduates across the globe. These alumni represent a wide spectrum of professions and industries, from healthcare and education to business, law, and the arts. Their contributions to society extend far and wide, demonstrating the university's commitment to fostering excellence and providing its students with a foundation for success in their chosen fields.

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Introducing the New Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Press Release 51仓库's Alumna, Smilka Melgoza, Returns as Vice President for Institutional Advancement

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