Javier Borges, an alumnus of Florida State University, will make history as the first Hispanic chair of the FSU Alumni Association’s board of directors, effective July 1.
With more than 20% of FSU’s student population being Hispanic, this milestone aligns with the university’s trajectory toward becoming a Hispanic-serving institution.
“I am deeply moved to be the first Hispanic alumni to serve as chair of the Florida State University Alumni Association National Board of Directors and represent a growing student and alumni base,” Borges said. “I am humbled and honored by the extraordinary opportunity to be a servant leader and ambassador for my alma mater—an institution that made an indelible impact on my life.”
Borges has served as vice chair of the Alumni Association’s board and has been actively involved in various committees, including board development, audit and finance.
In his professional career, Borges has been the leader of the Americas’ media and entertainment sector and the global client service partner for EY. With more than 25 years of experience, he has guided commercial and public sector organizations through EY’s assurance, consulting, strategy and transaction, and tax services, helping them achieve their strategic, operational and risk management goals. He has also served on EY’s Latino Professional Network Steering Committee. In 2016, he was honored as a Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility.
“We are thrilled to welcome Javi as the new chair of the Alumni Association,” said Julie Decker, associate vice president of university advancement, alumni engagement and president of the FSU Alumni Association. “FSU alumni will be well-served as he is one of the most involved and passionate alumni I know. His extensive experience serving Florida State University will undoubtedly strengthen our alumni network and create new opportunities for engagement and support.”
Borges’s dedication to FSU is showcased by his longstanding involvement with the alumni community. As past president of the Seminole Club of New York City, he was instrumental in launching the Noles in NYC program and establishing a 9/11 memorial scholarship at FSU. He served as president of the Seminole Club of Miami, where he founded the ’77 Club to honor South Florida alumni with exceptional dedication to FSU. Borges also played a key role in founding the FSU Hispanic/Latin Noles Alumni Network and remains an active member of the Seminole Boosters.
Marking another first, Borges will serve as the inaugural two-year chair of the board following recent updates to term limits. He is committed to advancing the university’s goals and aims to engage FSU’s over 407,000 global alumni, encouraging them to invest their time, talent and treasure in Florida State.
Borges graduated from FSU in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and multinational business.
For more information, visit alumni.fsu.edu.