WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carlos Gimenez recognizes the Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar Award recipients from Florida’s 28th Congressional District. The prestigious Fulbright Program connects community leaders to the international community. The mission of the program is to further 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. Congressman Gimenez and the FL-28 community could not be prouder of the award recipients and wish them the best as they embark on this journey. 
 
Fulbright U.S. Student Award Recipients:
Ms. Brenda Coromina in the field of Language Teaching from Georgetown University (2022-2023)
Ms. Elaine Melgarejo in the field of Language Teaching from Florida State university (2022-2023)
Ms. Michelle Perez in the field of Language Teaching from Florida State University (2023-2024)
Ms. Liliana Ramos in the field of Language Teaching from the University of Central Florida (2023-2024)
 
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award Recipients:
Dr. Mark Macgowan in the field of Social Work from Florida International University (2022-2023)
Dr. Michael Eckroth in the field of Music from Florida International University (2023-2024)
Dr. Abdelhamid Meziani in the field of Mathematics from Florida International University (2023-2024)
Dr. Amy Paul-Ward in the field of Medical Sciences from Florida International University (2023-2024)
 
For more information on the Fulbright Program click HERE.

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Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the beautiful Florida Keys. He is the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. He is the first career firefighter paramedic elected to the House of Representatives and served as the former Fire Chief of the City of Miami and Mayor of Miami-Dade County. He serves as the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.