Fabio Leon Rojas Valencia was born in Colombia S.A. arriving in the United States as a teenager. Having learned a new language (English) he graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Sociology with emphasis/concentrations in Education & Media. Soon after graduating out of a sense of duty he joins the USA Army-National Guard where he served for 12 years rising to Squad Leader and the rank of Sergeant. Fabio completed all coursework in the Master’s of Higher Education Administration at Barry University (Comps. Pending). His career experience spans from working with State and Private institutions of higher education as an Admissions Officer, Assistant Registrar, Career Counseling and for most of his tenure what he feels is in his-calling Academic Support Services. Most recent at FAU as Coordinator of Academic Programs/Academic Advisor. Fabio also worked as an Adjunct-instructor at Miami-Dade College. He is currently the Lead Advisor for the BSW Program, served as former advisor to the Soar-in-4 Scholars Program, and is the Student Organization-Newman Club Advisor. Fabio is bilingual (fluent in English & Spanish), and he also serves in several committees throughout Florida Atlantic University.

Fabio’s primary goal is to assist you to navigate through your major and successfully complete your Bachelor’s degree.