Ana Fiallos, Ph.D.

Innovative | Strategic | Collaborative | Impactful | Empowering

Skills


  • Strategic Vision & Leadership

  • Developed and executed a comprehensive career services strategy tailored to 800+ biomedical graduate students, leading to improved job placement outcomes.

  • Program Development & Implementation

  • Designed and launched innovative career programs, including the first experiential learning initiative for PhD students, securing internships with top-tier companies like Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson.

  • Industry Partnerships & Collaboration

  • Established and strengthened partnerships with major organizations, creating new career pathways and internship opportunities for students across various industries.

  • Career Counseling & Mentorship

  • Conducted 160+ one-on-one counseling sessions for master’s and PhD students, offering tailored guidance on job applications, interviews, and career transitions.

  • Workshop & Training Development

  • Designed and led professional development workshops on topics such as CV and resume writing, job negotiation, networking through social media, and career exploration for PhDs.

  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration

  • Worked with university stakeholders, including the Dean of Graduate School, Toppel Career Center, and Office of Tech Transfer, to centralize and expand career resources for students.

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Established benchmarks and assessment metrics for career services, using quantitative feedback from students and faculty to refine programs and measure success.

  • Communication & Outreach

  • Spearheaded a strategic communication initiative, including a monthly newsletter, website upgrades, and an online calendar to enhance engagement and accessibility of career resources.

  • Higher Education Administration

  • Served on multiple university committees, advocating for student needs, promoting mental health support, and enhancing social wellness initiatives.

  • Curriculum Development & Instruction

  • Designed and taught undergraduate neuropsychology courses at Florida International University, integrating innovative teaching methods and learning taxonomies for enhanced student engagement.Here's some stuff

I’m a career-obsessed neuroscientist who turns academic training into real-world success—while building groundbreaking career programs, forging industry partnerships, and mentoring graduate students like it’s my full-time job (because it is). From launching the first-ever PhD experiential learning initiative to securing internships at top-tier companies, I make the transition from academia to industry smoother, smarter, and actually exciting. Whether I’m designing career workshops, advising future scientists, or strategizing with industry leaders, I turn complex career trajectories into actionable success stories—and make it look easy (and even fun) along the way.