Michelle Jo-Arencivia demonstrates the value of determination.

Michelle Jo-Arencivia

Michelle Jo-Arencivia’s (BBA ’00) unique story represents an amazing turnaround and a demonstration of determination.
She dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and now, at 29, has a GED, …

Catherine A. Minnis dedicates her talents to helping county residents.

Catherine A. Minnis

Catherine A. Minnis (MBA ’97, BBA ’93) is an alumna who works hard to improve the quality of life for Miami-Dade residents.
Currently, she serves as regional coordinator of the Team Metro …

Alumnus leads Miami-Dade College's Wolfson campus to new heights.

Rolando Montoya

Rolando Montoya’s (PhD ’03, MS ’85) appreciation for diversity and international perspective help him run a major educational and cultural institution in South Florida.  The role of a lifelong student and …

Alumnus Carlos Gutierrez finds Evening MBA pays off.

Carlos Gutierrez

Carlos Gutierrez (MBA ’06) a native of Honduras, made his way to the United States by obtaining a scholarship to attend Louisiana State University.  He received a bachelor of science in international business and …

Alumnus’ dream moves to fruition thanks to BBA+ Weekend.

Daniel Previlon (BBA ‘06) is an inspirational young man who grew up in the heart of “Little Haiti” in Miami, Florida.  He overcame many obstacles and pushed through difficult circumstances with encouragement from his single …

Alumna’s career attains new heights.

Heather Freeland (IMBA ’03, BBA ’00) has moved up in the world: to 8,000-plus feet. In her new position as special events and sales manager for The Club at Cordillera (cordillera-vail.com) in Vail, Colorado, she …

Alumnus Alfredo Lardizabal helps grow family business.

Have you enjoyed sweet plantain slices, fried plantains, stuffed plantains, or yucca fries lately?  If so, the plantains or yucca probably originated from a company called Mercadagro International Corporation (MIC Food). College alumnus Alfredo Lardizabal (BBA …

Alumna credits her parents and education for her success.

Diana Montenegro

Diana Montenegro (BBA ’86) attributes her success to her parents and her upbringing.   Her parents, college-educated Cuban immigrants who didn’t speak any English, obtained domestic jobs upon their arrival in the U.S. and worked …

Alumnus Alex Garcia leads upscale real estate boutique.

Alex Garcia (MS ’80, BACC ’74) stands overlooking the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean admiring its beauty. He is standing on the back terrace of his office, IL Villaggio Realty, of which he is the principal …

Meet Bill Wilson: An alumnus who knows how to network.

There is one thing Bill Wilson (MBA ’06, BBA ’04) knows: how to network. Wilson is a young, up- and-coming professional in government, born and raised right here in South Florida. He always has been …

Alex Vega exemplifies the best in college’s alumni.

In our dynamic community, it’s not surprising to discover our college’s alumni are making huge strides in a variety of industries. Not only are our 30,000 plus business school alumni empowered with the knowledge they …

Alumni Spotlight

Osvaldo “Ozzie” Dominguez

Osvaldo “Ozzie” Dominguez (BBA ’91), general manager for Dadeland Mall and College of Business Administration Alumni Circle member, was featured in the September issue of SouhFlorida CEO. Dominguez was highlighted in the …