Steering Committee
“DM” is FIU’s largest student-run philanthropy. It takes a team of approximately 60 students to plan and implement this annual charity marathon! Each chairperson and Morale Captain plays an integral role in the development of ideas, events, marketing, and recruitment for our cause. Chairpersons are responsible for planning and advancing a specific aspect of the marathon and organization, while Morale Captains are in charge of creating spirit, FIU’s infamous line dance, as well as morale hours for the marathon. Each member of our team will be at the marathon to help dancers succeed in their 25-hour pledge for the children!

Take a moment to meet this year’s miracle-makers and learn a little more about the group that will lead DM 2008. We are grateful for their time, dedication, and love of the cause. In the spirit of dancing hearts for little feet, we do it all… FOR THE KIDS!

2009 Steering Committee
Co-Executive Director - Giselle Gutierrez
Co-Executive Director - Andres Penalver
Director of Communications - Kate Stuart
Director of Funding - Laura Dominguez
Director of Planning - Taylor Prochnow
Director of Recruitment - Jessica Fortich
Co-Director of Morale - Christos Meletis
Co-Director of Morale - Francis Ortiz

Media and Community Relations - Andrea Frankilin
Campus Promotions Co-Chair - Angela Baker
Campus Promotions Co-Chair- Melissa Villanueva
Historian - Esther Garcia
Family Relations - Sandra Perez
Finance - Katie Planert
Special Events Co-Chai r- Alina Quintana
Special Events Co-Chair - Andrea Alhadari
Sponsorship - Ryan Garcia-Caraballo
Catering - Priscilla Mojica
Entertainment Co-Chai r- Kristina Garcia 
Entertainment Co-Chair - Yuniel Molina
Events Management & Securit y- Shannonlee Rodriguez
Decorating - Catherine Vallin
Dancer/ Organization Liaison - Javier Vargas
Registration -
Volunteer/ Alumni - Jenni Fuentes

2009 Morale Captains
Mark Alexis
Jerry Campos
Wen-ju Chien
Erick Diaz
Lauren DiGiovanni
Marco Echeverri
Dori-Ann Fernandes
Jenise Fernandez
Katrina Fumagali
Lener Gadea
Fernanda Garcia
Jennifer Gasca
Jessica Gonzalez
Tony Govin
Amy Griesmeyer
Jose Labrador
Elise Manley
Daisy Martinez
Sean McCall
Adrian Molina
Nicole Murcia
Maria Fernanda Pena
Stephanie Perez
Kevin Preval
Katiana Quindemil
Carla Samudio
Kristopher Sanchez
Melanie Stuart
Scott Tenreiro
Anthony Varona
Leonardo Villar
Christie Vina

Advisor - Mari Campuzano
Alumni Advisor - Walter Maidonado
Graduate Advisor - Cristy Calderon

Downloadable Forms
Click Here to download the Morale Captain Application (PDF)
Click Here to download the Committee Application (PDF)
Click Here to download the Chair Descriptions (PDF)