About Us

The Office of Government and Community Relations serves as the official liaison between the University community and all levels of government. Our team advocates for FIU’s legislative priorities, secures public funding, and strengthens relationships with government officials. The office is committed to promoting the University’s mission to enhance student success and research excellence.  

Florida International University is an Carnegie R1 public research university. We are committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with our local and global communities.

Office Locations

  • Miami

    Modesto A. Maidique Campus
    11200 SW 8th Street - PC 519B
    Miami, 33199

  • Tallahassee

  • FIU in Washington, D.C.

    601 New Jersey Avenue NW, 1st Floor
    Washington, D.C. 20001

Our Team

  • Christina Castillo, Esq.

    Christina Castillo, Esq.
    Vice President for Government and Community Relations; Deputy Chief of Staff to the President
     ccastill@fiu.edu

  • Carlos A. Becerra

    Carlos A. Becerra
    Senior Associate Vice President for Federal Relations
     cabecerr@fiu.edu

  • Chris Cantens

    Chris Cantens
    Senior Associate Vice President for Government & Community Relations
     ccantens@fiu.edu

  • Lynne Shaw

    Lynne Shaw
    Associate Vice President for Government & Community Relations
     cshaw@fiu.edu

  • Liane Sippin

    Liane Sippin
    Program Director
     lsippin@fiu.edu