Global HR & Immigration Operations
Twenty-four years turning HR into a strategic partner for global, multicultural organizations.
24 years across international HR, global mobility, and immigration operations — currently HR Coordinator III at UCF's NanoScience Technology Center.
Years in HR and international talent operations
Years at UCF's NanoScience Technology Center
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Basque, Turkish
Insights
A Federal Judge Just Blocked the Rule That Would Have Ended “Duration of Status.” Here’s What Actually Happened.
TL;DR On September 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Department of Homeland Security's rule that would have ended "duration of status"...
The $100,000 H-1B Fee Is Making Headlines. Here’s What It Actually Means for Higher Ed.
If you work anywhere near international hiring right now, you've seen the number: a $100,000 fee attached to new H-1B petitions, announced by presidential...
Onboarding International Scholars: A Practical Checklist
A tenure-track researcher accepts an offer in March. Her start date is set for August, timed to a grant's fiscal year. Then the paperwork stalls — a missing...
Rebeca Barrios
Higher Education HR - STEM and Research Talent Operations - Oviedo, FL
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