Ruth Jimenez (left) and Camilla Cochrane are the new Honors CAB chair and vice chair

JANUARY 21, 2009 (MIAMI) - The Honors College Community Advisory Board (CAB) named banker Ruth D. Jimenez as chair and attorney Camilla Cochrane as vice chair for 2009. Jimenez is Vice President and Branch Manager of the Brickell branch of US Century Bank. She has been a member of the CAB for four years. During that time, she has nurtured the relationship between US Century Bank and the Honors College. Most recently she hosted an exhibition/fundraiser that helped raise money for Honors College study abroad programs. Camilla Cochrane is an attorney and educator. A graduate of the University of Miami Law School, she has specialized in labor and employment issues. She also taught law and business courses as an adjunct faculty member at FIU and at St. Thomas University. Prior to becoming an attorney, Camilla spent fifteen years in public education and advocating for homeless children and those with special needs.

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CONTACT:    Juan Carlos Espinosa, The Honors College
(305-348-4100), espinosj@fiu.edu