Admission Advisors

At Miami Herbert Business School, our Admission Advisors are here to support you every step of the way as you explore your graduate or undergraduate options. This experienced team works one-on-one with prospective students to answer questions, provide personalized guidance, and help navigate the application and admissions process. Whether you're just getting started or finalizing your decision, our advisors are ready to help you make a confident, informed choice.

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Alex Candia

Alex Candia

Assistant Director
Programs
  • Accelerated MBA
  • Master of Science in Leadership
  • Online Master of Science in Business Technology
  • Leadership Certificate
  • Doctoral Programs
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-2022
E-mail: axc3610@miami.edu

Biography

Alex Candia oversees the Recruitment and Admissions for the Accelerated MBA, Online Master of Science in Business Technology, Master of Science in Leadership, the Leadership certificate program and PhD programs. He has been working in higher education for the past 5 years and holds a Master of Public Administration.
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Catherine Zhaojun Li

Catherine Li

Associate Director
Programs
  • Master of Science in Sustainable Business
  • Double Cane Scholars (4.5 Programs for the Master of Science in Finance and Master of Science in Business Analytics)
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-9045
E-mail: catherine.li@mbs.miami.edu

Biography

Catherine Zhaojun Li, Associate Director of Graduate Business Admissions at the Miami Herbert Business School, oversees the MS in Sustainable Business program. With over 5 years of dedicated service at the school, she brings a wealth of experience working with both domestic and international students in recruitment and admissions. Catherine holds dual master's degrees in Statistics and International Business.
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Daniela Moya

Daniela Moya

Assistant Director
Programs
  • Master of Science in Accountancy
  • Master of Science in Taxation
  • Master of Health Administration
  • Master of International Business
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-4037
E-mail: danielamoya@miami.edu

Biography

Daniela Moya holds a Master’s in International Business from Miami Herbert, and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Spanish from the University of Florida. Her international experiences include living and working abroad in Latin America and in Europe with organizations such as the Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce, Tilo Motion Marketing and the North American Language Cultural Assistants. Additionally, she has leveraged her interest in finance into an internship with EPIC/Citibank which facilitated her to become a Personal Associate Banker with JP Morgan Chase upon graduating with her MIB degree.
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Jessica Perez

Jessica Perez

Director
Programs
  • Full-Time MBA (Domestic Students)
  • JD/MBA
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-3106
E-mail: jessica.perez@miami.edu

Biography

Jessica Perez brings over 10 years of expertise in college admissions and higher education. Throughout her career, Jessica has been dedicated to guiding students through the complexities of the college search and admissions process. In her role as Director of Admissions for Graduate Business Programs, she supports candidates applying to the Full-Time MBA and JD/MBA programs at Miami Herbert Business School, leveraging her extensive experience to help prospective students navigate their journey towards achieving their educational goals.
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Laura Alejo

Laura Alejo

Assistant Director
Programs
  • Health Executive MBA
  • Global Executive MBA
  • MD/MBA
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-2764
E-mail: laura.alejo@miami.edu

Biography

Laura Alejo oversees the Recruitment and Admissions for the Global Executive MBA, Health Executive MBA and the MD/MBA program at Miami Herbert Business School. She has been working in higher education for the past four years and holds a Master of Science in Adult Education and Human Resource Development.
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Margaret Wu

Margaret Wu

Associate Director, International Admissions
Programs
  • Full-Time MBA (International Students)
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-9853
E-mail: jxw2019@miami.edu

Biography

Margaret Wu received her MBA from Duke University and brings extensive corporate experience from Fortune 500 companies, including L'Oréal, Walmart, and Heinz, across the U.S. and the Asia Pacific. Currently, she supports the Full-Time MBA program, specifically as a liaison for international students at the Miami Herbert Business School.
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Marion Bula

Marion Bula

Assistant Director
Programs
  • Master of Science in Business Analytics
  • Accelerated MBA in Real Estate
  • Business Certificate
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-2148
E-mail: marionbula@miami.edu

Biography

Marion Bula, Assistant Director of Graduate Business Admissions at Miami Herbert Business School, oversees the Accelerated MBA in Real Estate, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Business Certificate programs. She has worked in the education industry for over 14 years and holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management.
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Marion Bula

Sasha Espinola

Assistant Director
Programs
  • Executive DBA
  • Professional MBA
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-1349
E-mail: sasha.espinola@miami.edu

Biography

Sasha Espinola brings 5 years of experience in higher education, specializing in career services, operations, and program management. Throughout her career, Sasha has been dedicated to enhancing student experiences, fostering employer engagement, and managing large-scale events. In her current role as Assistant Director at Miami Herbert Business School, she supports candidates applying to the Executive DBA and Professional MBA programs, leveraging her expertise to guide prospective students through the admissions process and help them achieve their academic and professional goals.
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Steven Aportela

Steven Aportela

Assistant Director
Programs
  • Master of Science in Finance
  • Online Master of Science in Finance
Contact Information

Phone: (305) 284-2876
E-mail: steven.aportela@miami.edu

Biography

Steven Aportela has been in the higher education industry since 2008. He has served in various roles, including admissions, academic advising, financial aid, and as an athletic director in Shanghai, China. Steven is recruiting for two of our specialized master's programs: Master of Science in Finance and Online Master of Science in Finance. Steven completed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, and holds two Master's degrees, one from the University of Miami and one from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey. Steven is a part of the Staff Advisory Council at Miami Herbert and also advises the student organization Association for Latino Professionals for America here at the University of Miami.
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