Lillian A. Abreu

Lillian A. Abreu, PhD, serves as the Assistant Director and Research Associate at Florida International University (FIU) since August 2015, where the institution prioritizes research as a core aspect of its mission. Additionally, Lillian has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Alabama since January 2021. Lillian's prior experience includes the role of Director of Development at Americans for Immigrant Justice, managing fundraising and advocacy for immigrant rights, and special project administration for Miami Dade County's Community Action and Human Services. Lillian's extensive career at FIU includes positions in development and fundraising, such as Director of Development for the School of Journalism & Mass Communication. Lillian's academic background includes a PhD in Social Welfare from FIU and master's degrees from Columbia University and Loyola University Chicago, alongside a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Florida State University.