Gabriela Icabalceta

Gabriela Icabalceta has over 15 years of experience in higher education and organizational consulting, currently serving as the Interim Director of Marketing & Communications at Florida International University (FIU) since July 2009. In this role, Gabriela manages a $1.5 million budget to optimize marketing and communication strategies for FIU Online, enhancing both enrollment and retention. Previous positions include Director of Learning Design & Innovation, where Gabriela led a team of over 100 employees to improve the delivery of online education, and Associate Director of Instructional Design, focused on professional services strategy. Gabriela also contributed as Marketing Director at Schumacker & Company and as Strategy & Organizational Consultant for GO! Healthcare Inc. Academically, Gabriela holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Development and Adult Education, alongside a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, all from FIU.