South Miami-Dade News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Carlos Gimenez has recognized the Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar Award recipients from Florida’s 28th Congressional District. The Fulbright Program aims to enhance U.S. relationships with other countries through international educational exchanges.

"Fulbright award recipients represent not only their excellence and dedication to our community, but also to the international community," stated Congressman Gimenez. He expressed pride in the awardees and wished them success in their endeavors.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Award recipients include:

- Ms. Brenda Coromina in Language Teaching from Georgetown University (2022-2023)

- Ms. Elaine Melgarejo in Language Teaching from Florida State University (2022-2023)

- Ms. Michelle Perez in Language Teaching from Florida State University (2023-2024)

- Ms. Liliana Ramos in Language Teaching from the University of Central Florida (2023-2024)

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award recipients are:

- Dr. Mark Macgowan in Social Work from Florida International University (2022-2023)

- Dr. Michael Eckroth in Music from Florida International University (2023-2024)

- Dr. Abdelhamid Meziani in Mathematics from Florida International University (2023-2024)

- Dr. Amy Paul-Ward in Medical Sciences from Florida International University (2023-2024)

For more information on the Fulbright Program, click HERE.

Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. He is noted for being the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having left Cuba after the Communist takeover of the island. Giménez is also distinguished as the first career firefighter paramedic elected to the House of Representatives, having served as Fire Chief of Miami and Mayor of Miami-Dade County. He currently chairs the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security and serves on both the Armed Services Committee and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

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