Keiser University Choice Awards Gala Program

Keiser University Choice Awards

The Keiser University Choice Awards honor leaders who make a positive difference in minority communities and raises funds for the development of the Keiser University Aquatic Center.

Date:

November 17th, 2023 Time:

6:30 P.M. Location:

Keiser University Flagship Campus

Scoreboard Naming Rights Sponsor

Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Procacci for their generous donation of $100,000 to the New Aquatic Center, becoming the Exclusive Scoreboard Naming Rights Sponsor.

Title Sponsor Thank you, Lennar Foundation, for supporting Mr. Ron Book and the Keiser University Choice Awards."

Agenda Welcome and Registration -Registration and check-in for attendees -Welcome drinks and networking.

Networking ·Opportunity for guests to mingle and network.

Opening Remarks & Beginning of Dinner -Plated service -Introduction of the event host/emcee.

-Introduction of the aquatic center and brief intro of Keiser University.

-Discussion of auction and raffle.

Award Presentation and Ceremony -Introduction of the awards.

-Presentation of nominees.

-Short testimonials for each nominee.

-Present trophies.

-Individual pictures.

-Class Picture.

Closing Remarks -Thanking sponsors, donors, nominees and volunteers.

- Encourage ongoing support and donations.

-Announcement of raffle winners.

Exclusive Media Sponsor

Dr. Arthur Keiser and Mrs. Belinda Keiser

Buy your tickets for the raffle

All winners will be announced at the end of the gala.

Price: $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.

Honorees

Karen Prescod As an Award-Winning Community Leader, Author, Speaker, and Coach, Karen Prescod lives a fully expressed life.

Born and raised In Trinidad & Tobago, Karen, aka The Bowtie Gurl, believes in our ability to harness the power of our minds to create a life of truth and authenticity.

An entrepreneur and socialpreneur Karen is the C.E.O. and Founder of Bowtie Kids™, a for-impact organization inspiring courage and confidence in children living with chronic pain, and founder and Chief Statement Maker of the fashion brand The Bowtie Gurl ™ -BE Courageous. BE Confident. BE You. Karen serves as Chair of the Social Impact Council at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, is the Founding Chair of the Women's Council, and is the creator of the Excuse Me That's My Seat conference. She is a past chair of the Gay and Lesbian Business Exchange Council (GLBX). She has held numerous leadership positions serving on the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the Government Affairs Committee, and Nominating Committee.

She is the Co-Vice Chair of the N.S.U. M.P.A. in Nonprofit Advisory Board and past Chair of the Homelessness Committee on the Broward Sheriff's Office, Social Justice Taskforce.

Karen has also been named one of Fort Lauderdale's Powerful Women by Gold Coast Media Group and featured in numerous media campaigns as an advocate for various groups and organizations in the diverse Fort Lauderdale community.

Karen has received numerous Awards, including the Seahawk Community Ambassador Award from Keiser University, Jason Jenkins Tomorrow Legacy Awards, and South Florida Business & Wealth Prestigious Women Award.

Karen is married to Tracey Prescod and has a 31-year-old daughter.

Tracey Prescod A perpetual possibility seeker, Tracey Prescod believes that anything is possible,and anyone can effect change where they are and in every moment theyexperience. A human potential cultivator and serial entrepreneur, she strives toharness the powerful forces of commercial and social enterprises, governmentagencies, and individuals to create and maximize the impact of purpose-drivenstrategies.

Having established her career in radio promotions, Tracey transitioned to T.V.,where she excelled as Marketing & Community Relations Director. A naturalstoryteller, promoter, advocate, facilitator, and moderator, she harnesses herstrengths of connecting with people and identifying intersections ofcollaboration for social good.

Tracey holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Richmond, where herstudies of humanistic inquiry naturally landed her in social impact leadership. Bybeing aligned with her purpose to elevate humanity and passion for buildingcommunity, she leverages her strengths of culture cultivation, storytelling,organizational development, and strategy design and implementation toenhance every space she enters. She sees collaboration as the most significantcurrency to leverage time, talent, treasure, and testimony into a legacy ofimpact.

She proudly serves as President of Bowtie Kids – Courage & Confidence For KidsWith Chronic Pain, Co-Chair of the Advisory Board for the N.S.U. M.P.A. inNonprofit/Nongovernmental Organizations and Chair of the Social ImpactCouncil with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

In her free time, Tracey enjoys participating in profound, meaningful, andexpansive conversations, listening to music like she’s at a concert, sitting on thebalcony laughing and enjoying her wife’s company, and coming up with titlesand outlines to add to her growing list of books to write someday.

Sam Eppy Sam Eppy earned his business degree in accounting from the University of Central Florida. He is the oldest son of Joe Eppy, who founded The Eppy Group, now known as Levanti Wealth in 1993. Sam has always brought his knowledge and individual style to the firm. Sam’s work has a concentration on the business and legal community, and he works closely with families and their businesses. Sam favors a holistic approach to planning, taking all parts of his client’s finances, lifestyle, and goals into consideration. He often describes planning as a 3-legged stool; financial planning, insurance services, and investment management, each representing one leg holding up the stool. Some clients choose to utilize many services while others choose to take advantage of only certain components and that is just fine with Sam. Above all, he wants his clients to feel happy, secure, and well taken care of. Sam educates his clients to help facilitate their ability to make sound decisions. He believes that growing wealth should be accompanied by a defensive plan for preparing to use this wealth at retirement while incurring the least amount of taxes.

It is his philosophy to work alongside clients’ advisors and to engage in the knowledge of those that can help to enhance and ensure the success of their financial plans.

Sam is part of the firm’s management team and is greatly involved in the operations as well as the technology for the firm. He closely watches the industry with regard to technology and implements modifications for the betterment of the practice.

Sam is a very active community leader and a consistent face in the local media.

Board of Directors – Broward Jewish Federation Trustee- Jewish Community Foundation Board of Directors and Treasurer- Jewish Family Home Care an affiliate of Jewish Family Services Founder and partner –Family Business of America (FBOA), Sons of Bosses (SOBS) Recipient of the Broward Jewish Federation; Jerry Zvi Wolf Young Leadership Award, 2016 Recipient of the Shirley Gleich Horizon Alumni Award, 2017 Founding member of Envision Broward – United Way of Broward County 40 under 40 nominee by Cystic Fibrosis, 2014 Up and Comer Finalist for South Florida Business and Wealth, 2014 Sam is a long-time resident of South Florida having been raised in Boca Raton. Currently he resides in Boca with his wife Kelly, his two sons, Benjamin and Nathan and his Siamese cat, Claire.

Craig Eppy Craig Eppy is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with an academic background in business and finance. He is son to the president of The Eppy Group, now known as Levanti Wealth and joined the family firm in 2012. Craig loves to help people by building happy financial futures. His approach involves asking a lot of questions and really trying to understand how his clients think. This is something that Craig finds important to make sure clients get solutions that assist them in accomplishing their goals. He is a Registered Representative with his series 6, 65, and 215 licenses, allowing him to provide financial planning, as well as a variety of insurance and investment products. Craig believes in using Insurance for protection and wealth building in addition, to creating overall comprehensive plans for his clients. He is dedicated towards working with families, professionals, businesses, and the special needs community. He has a distinct ability in taking the sometimes uncomfortable and often difficult conversation of finance, and turning it into a relatable and obtainable discussion, leaving his clients at ease. He is adept in budgeting and cash flow techniques with the intent to help stabilize and increase savings.

In the area of special needs, Craig has excelled in helping families with a loved one with special needs and has a special ability to connect with these families; leading them to proper resources and planning to help secure their future. Craig continues to propel this specialty forward with great enthusiasm. His goal is to make sure every family he meets has a comprehensive plan that allows them to know that all aspects of their concerns are met, and they can sleep soundly knowing their loved one will always be taken care of.

Craig engages actively with his community and holds various positions.

Cofounder of “Sons of Bosses”; Family Businesses of America Board member of the Young Leaders Division for the Broward Jewish Federation ARC Broward Business Advisory Committee - helps to engage the local business community regarding employment of the special need’s community Board member for the Unicorn Village Academy and acts as Treasurer to the School Proud member of the UCF Alumni Association of Broward Volunteer for United Way of Broward County Craig is long-time resident of South Florida, raised in Boca Raton and currently lives in Oakland Park with his dog, Lady.

Nestor Pereira Nestor Pereira was born and raised in Nicaragua.

In Nicaragua he obtained his bachelor's degree with emphasis in Management, at Universidad Americana.

His first job coming out of school was working for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for 8 years where he learned to work diligently and hard starting as an assistant and climbing the ladder to a Senior Consultant for the Advisory department.

He was able to participate in many different engagements and projects not only in his home country but also in other countries within Central America, Panama, and Dominican Republic.

His experience advising C level Executives and participating within several different project scopes has allowed him to reap benefits here in the South Florida market.

He came to the US, specifically 11 years ago to seek a better work/life environment as Nicaragua was facing political turmoil.

He has worked for the ADP's and Paychex of the world as a HCM Sales Consultant and now he works for USI Insurance Services as a Health Care Advisor.

He helps Employers navigate the health insurance system while vouching for his clients and helping these purchase insurance the right way., helping his clients has become his passion.

Nestor is a proud Hispanic who wants to set an example in South Florida while showing that anything and everything is possible when you thrive for it.

His hobbies include boxing and working out., he loves the beach and his number one priority in life is his family.

Ronald L. Book Ron Book is the accomplished CEO of Ronald L. Book, P.A., a firm he founded in 1987.

Over the decades, he's built an impressive clientele spanning business, local governments, healthcare, and nonprofits. He is highly regarded for his tenacity, knowledge, and commitment, placing him amongst the key power players in Tallahassee.

His areas of expertise are vast, encompassing sectors such as sports, economic development, healthcare, and environmental remediation. For more than 35 years, his firm has been at the forefront of government affairs in Florida, navigating the appropriations process and securing billions for various projects. Notably, the firm also represents dozens of cities, counties, and government entities, cementing its influence from the state Capitol to local administrations.

Ron's foray into Florida politics began in the 1970s with the Florida Legislature. He subsequently served under Governor Bob Graham and was associated with the prominent Sparber, Shevin, Shapo, Heilbronner & Book law firm. His deep-rooted understanding of Florida politics also comes from active participation in major statewide campaigns over the years.

In addition to his lobbying expertise, Ron provides business consulting, adeptly navigating complex regulatory matters and strategic planning. His wide-ranging network, including elected officials and business leaders, bolsters this aspect of his profession.

Community service is integral to Ron. He chairs the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, recognized as a national best practice model. Additionally, he's deeply involved with the Lauren's Kids Foundation, focused on ending childhood sexual abuse and now operational in over 90,000 classrooms nationwide.

Educationally, Ron holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University and a B.A. from Florida International University. He's an esteemed member of the Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists, with fond memories from his time at the University of Florida's Track Team.

Howard M. Talenfeld Howard Talenfeld is a prominent children’s rights attorney, focusing on cases involving abused and neglected children, particularly within the child welfare system. His advocacy has led to systemic changes in the care and protection of vulnerable children by government agencies and private institutions.

Since 2002, Howard founded and led Florida’s Children First (FCF), transforming it from a vision to a statewide entity that drives child welfare legislation, influences policy, offers legal guidance, and educates lawyers representing children in Florida.

As a Partner at Kelley Kronenberg in Fort Lauderdale, he leads the Justice for Kids Division, focusing on legal services for abused and harmed children in various settings. Howard's legal journey began by representing the state of Florida in lawsuits concerning child welfare.

Over the past thirty years, he's stood up for thousands of children subjected to abuse within the welfare system.

Legislatively, Howard and FCF have ushered significant legislation in Florida, aiming to better the child welfare system. Judicially, he has influenced decisions that benefit children.

Howard also champions youth participation in decisions affecting their lives, evident in his support for Florida Youth Shine.

Apart from FCF, Howard has held key roles in several children's advocacy groups, from 20002015, he chaired the Broward Days Children’s Issues Team. Between 1996 and 2001, he was a Director with the Youth Law Center in San Francisco. He also contributed to numerous organizations in Florida and has coached 16 youth sports teams.

Professionally, Howard has been recognized multiple times, receiving awards like the Professional Excellence Lifetime Achievement in 2016, “Leader in Law” in 2014, and “Most Effective Lawyer” in 2013. In 2018, he was honored with the Medal of Honor Award from The Florida Bar Foundation for his contributions to justice in Florida.

Howard holds both a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami.

Mary C. Mayhew Mary C. Mayhew joined the Florida Hospital Association in October 2020. During her time as President, Mayhew was named to the Florida Politics 2022 Influence 150, Florida Trend’s 2022 Florida 500, and placed #3 in The Florida Health Care Power 100 and #24 in The Florida Power 100 by City & State Florida.

Prior to joining FHA, Mayhew served as Secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis. As Secretary, Mayhew played an instrumental role in the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also spearheaded several initiatives to support increased accountability for improved healthcare outcomes for the more than 4 million Medicaid enrollees and to promote integrated care coordi- nation.

Mayhew joined AHCA from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she served as Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, overseeing the more than $375 billion Medicaid program.

Mayhew also served for more than six years as the commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.During this time, she advanced comprehensive health homes, Medicaid Accountable Community Organizations, integrated behavioral health homes, and efforts to improve access to substance use disordertreatment in primarycare practice settings. Promoting high-quality behavioral health servicesremains a priorityfor Mayhew today.

Herprivate sector rolesinclude 11 yearswith the MaineHospital Association as vicepresident of government relations, where she advocated for policies that supported hospitals and the patients and communities they serve. Mayhew also was a partner in the public affairs firm of Hawkes & Mayhew, based in Augusta, Maine, and managed state government relations for the Equifax Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mayhew’s career in public service and advocacy startedearly. At 17, she moved to Washington, D.C. to become a Congressional page and finish high school.

After college, she served as the legislative assistant in Washington, D.C. for Arkansas Representative William Alexander’s Washington, D.C. office.

Mayhew is a native of Pittsfield, Maine, and a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Brendan Flores Brendan Flores is a trailblazing leader and dedicated advocate for the Filipino American community. He became the youngest president of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), amplifying the voices of millions of Filipinos in the U.S. Brendan's leadership emphasizes community engagement and empowerment, transforming NaFFAA into a strong advocacy platform. With a rich banking background, he's achieved significant milestones at Bank of America and previously, setting records for youth leadership in the sector.

Among his accolades: Named among the top 40 Political Operatives in the U.S. Recognized as one of the ten most influential Filipinos globally.

Honored in Florida's Top 40 under 40 list.

Received the Global Leadership Excellence Award.

Acknowledged by U.S. Presidents for his community service.

Celebrated as a Global Filipino Hero and Outstanding Filipino American.

Awarded for his innovative leadership approach and as an Alumni Honoree of the Year.

He has inspired many young professionals, emphasizing youth involvement and breaking barriers as the youngest leader in significant non-profit organizations. Brendan played a pivotal role in obtaining the Congressional Gold Medal for Filipino American WWII Veterans and consistently champions fair immigration policies. He's also been integral to voter education and registration efforts, ensuring Filipino American voices resonate in the democratic process.

Brendan's dedication to addressing Asian Hate has resulted in partnerships promoting unity and understanding. Beyond policy, he's been instrumental in educational initiatives, coleading Filipino American History Month Celebrations at the White House and establishing scholarships. Additionally, he serves on the board of Filipino Advancing Creative Education (FACE) and organized a successful Filipino American Heritage Night at Madison Square Garden.

Featured in top media outlets like CNN and US News, his achievements are widely recognized.

As a keynote speaker and mentor, Brendan has inspired many, emphasizing education and continuous personal growth, demonstrated by his travels and academic accomplishments.

In essence, Brendan Flores is more than a leader; he's an inspiration and a hero. His achievements, both in banking and with NaFFAA, leave a lasting legacy, advocating for change and inspiring others to make a difference. His work embodies the power of leadership and shows the potential in everyone to effect positive change.

Darrell K. Hunter Assistant Chief Darrell K. Hunter began his career with the City of Delray Beach Police Department in 2007. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2014, lieutenant in 2017, captain in 2020, and assistant chief in 2021.

Assistant Chief Hunter graduated from University of Virginia with a graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Education, Waldorf University with a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership with a Concentration in Public Administration. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University and his Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Assistant Chief Hunter is a graduate of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA), Leadership Delray, Southern Police Institute Command Officer’s Development 81st Session (University of Louisville), PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police - SMIP 74th Session and the Florida Police Chiefs Association (Future Chiefs Seminar).

He is also a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy’s Session 282.

Assistant Chief Hunter’s career included working in the Community Patrol Division, Community Response Task Force, and Investigative Division, where he worked as a detective in Property and White-Collar Crimes before being promoted to sergeant supervising the Community Patrol Division and Clean and Safe Unit. His other duties have included being a background investigator and a certified CPR instructor.

Assistant Chief Hunter’s professional affiliations include the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc., Delray Beach Rotary Club, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Southern Police Institute Alumni Association, FBI – LEEDA, Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police, Florida Police Chiefs Association, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. Assistant Chief Hunter currently serves as NOBLE South Florida Chapter President.

Assistant Chief Hunter has been recognized by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) member of the year 2021, National Forum for Black Public Administrators, South Florida Chapter 2019, Delray Beach Chiefs Achievement Award for Exceptional Community Service 2017, Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County/Man of Distinction Award for Public Service 2017, and Delray Beach Police Department Supervisor of the Year in 2016. He is active in the Delray Beach community, working with the youths and seniors. Assistant Chief Hunter truly believes in the inspirational quote, "to whom much is given, much is required.”

Jose D Castillo Dr. Castillo earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology in 2016 from Keiser University. Before that, he completed his BSN from West Visayas State University in 1994 and his MS in Nurse Anesthesia from Wolford College in 2007. Currently, Dr. Castillo works as an independent Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist practitioner in Florida and has been a full-time Nurse Anesthesia Faculty for more than 16 years, with an appointment this 2023 as a tenured Associate Professor at Texas Wesleyan University.

Having been Past President of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, current Chair of the FL Board of Nursing, and Area III Board of Director with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, he is an active advocate for the nursing profession through the local, state, national, and international professional involvements, wherein a distinction of the 2021 AANA Ira P. Gunn Outstanding Professional Advocacy award was bestowed.

On a national scale, Dr. Castillo enjoys presenting scholarly topics of interest to the CRNA and the nursing profession. Blessed with two vibrant children, Mia and Beau, Dr. Castillo enjoys spending time with his family during his days off.

Kristy Amaro Kristy Amaro was appointed to Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer in August 2021. Amaro serves as a strategic leader, thought partner and change agent who connects the dots between diversity and inclusion and overall success as an organization. She listens to voices from around the company, from staff on the front lines to senior leadership and management to create an even more vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone at Amerant.

Amaro has held various roles since joining Amerant in 2006. She has led the People and Organizational development team since 2013. As People and Organizational Development manager, Amaro worked with all organizational levels to create, promote, and deliver learning solutions to develop staff potential and support the organization’s business strategy. She served as the Change Management lead for our Digital Transformation efforts, successfully leading a cross functional team to drive digital adoption for more than 350 users. Amaro also played a major role in our Amerant Internship program, which attracts and retains new, emerging talent.

Prior to joining Amerant, Amaro managed the learning and development function in the luxury hotel industry. Early in her career, she also served as a public school educator in under-resourced communities.

Amaro holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Human Resource Development and Administration, both from Barry University.

She often represents Amerant Bank in the community, including as a participant in the BAI Emerging Leaders program, presenting at the Small Business Expo, and serving as a panelist for the Coral Gables and Central Palm Beach Chambers of Commerce.

Robin S. Bernstein Ambassador Robin S. Bernstein (ret.) has served as President of Richard S. Bernstein and Associates, Inc. and Vice President and Director of Rizbur Inc., both of West Palm Beach, Florida since 2004 and 2002 until her appointment as a U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic in 2018 until January 2021 and from 2021 to present respectively. Her over four decades of experience in business, government, and the non-profit communities have demonstrated proven, dedicated and successful leadership, diplomacy and management.

She is highly skilled at crafting and executing business plans, shaping strategic directions, selecting, motivating, working with and leading local, national and international teams, communicating with the media and formulating creative solutions to and, at times, complex or contentious situations. Her vast array of contacts in the areas of international business, political, government, educational, and non-profit sectors have enabled her to find solutions for many diverse issues.

Over the course of her career, Ambassador Bernstein has developed extensive experience as an entrepreneur, diplomat, business consultant, insurance and real estate broker and registered representative of numerous companies. She has had the honor of serving two Presidential Administrations. Most recently, she retired as the U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. She formerly served at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. and Presidential transition team under President Jimmy Carter. Her work as an ambassador earned her many awards, most notably the Order of Duarte from the President of the Dominican Republic in 2021. As an Ambassador, she delivered lifesaving mobile hospitals and PPE during Covid, worked closely with the government and private sectors to create new business and investment opportunities, prioritized bilateral education partnerships, brought prenatal vitamins to pregnant women and girls, empowered young women and students, proposed a new sports law to protect student athletes, took down narcotics traffickers and human traffickers, crafted initiatives to counter the influence of anti-democratic countries and led the embassy through two tourist crises that almost crippled the country, to name a few.

Ambassador Bernstein has shown a demonstrated commitment to the non-profit, education and business sectors serving on many boards and councils earning her numerous awards. She was co-founder of Palm Beach County Cares, a Florida relief effort for victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands, which delivered over 200,000 pounds of medicine, food, and supplies to the ravaged islands and during also during Hurricane Ian in Florida as well. Currently, she teaches a class on diplomacy and leadership as a senior fellow at Florida International University.

Recently she was a featured speaker at the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Innovation Expo and a keynote speaker at the International Economic Forum of the Americas Conference de Montréal in Montreal, Canada. She is an advisory board member of REIcrowd and The Krach Center for Technology Diplomacy at Purdue University. Ambassador Bernstein earned a double B.A. from American University, School of International Service in Language Area Studies and International Studies as well as an MBA from George Washington University, both in Washington, D.C. She speaks French and intermediate Spanish.

Freddie Figgers Freddie Figgers is the Founder and CEO of the Figgers Communication Inc. an American telecom operator also manufacturing smartphones and consumer electronics. Figgers Communication recently won the INC Best in Business 2020 award.

Freddie is also the Founder and Chief Architect of Figgers Health, a company manufacturing devices and innovative software for proactive healthcare solutions. The company startedwith remote patient monitoring cloudsolution, with proprietary blood glucose monitors and accessories. In recent years has expanded to offering telehealth platform and electronic health records solutions.

Freddie established and serves as Board Chair of The Figgers Foundation, a philanthropic organization aimed at helping individuals and families. The foundation has given support all across the world by donations, grants, specialized equipment, manpower and services offered in disaster relief,scholarships, University programs and food insecurity. One highlight is donating and distributing over 2 million units of personal protection equipment (PPE) to first responders acrossthe country during the COVID pandemic. He developed and deployed for free, a mobile system allowing senior citizens, in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and in Hospice care, to video chat directly with family keeping them connected during the nationwide lock down, and ensured children in foster care did not go to bed hungry at night.

Freddie Figgers always had a passion for technology. At age 9, Freddie rebuilt a broken Macintoshfrom a Goodwill thrift store purchased for him by his father, by soldering parts to the circuit board from electronics around his house. At age 12, he startedprofessional tech supportand repairs in school during an after-school program, from where the City's Mayor hired him to repair computers at City of Quincy, FL. At 15, FreddieFiggers developed his first, of many future inventions, to help his father's battle with the Dementia Alzheimer’s disease. Freddie built a shoe with a GPS tracker with two-way communication to allow him to communicate directly into his father shoe and track his father.

Freddie later started his own technical support, repairs and software development business in a backyard shed.At 16 he had developed and launched an off-site central storage system serving different local businesses.

When he was 19, he applied for FCC telecommunications license to provide Internet service in rural areas in northern Florida and adjacent southern Georgia. At 21 in 2011, he became one of the youngesttelecom operator in the United States.

Since its inception, Figgers Communication has notably evolved from solely being a telecommunications operator to includemanufacturing within its operational scope. The company now produces a wide array of unique consumer electronics endowed with advanced technology. The product catalog comprises items such as earbuds, cellular phones, LCD wireless televisions, and numerous software application suites in the ever-changing landscape of the telecommunication industry.

Darren Smith Darren, a visionary leader with a knack for innovation, leads Smith & Henzy's development team outside of New York from Delray Beach, Florida.

After graduating summa cum laude from Baruch College in Finance & Investment and Political Science, Darren worked in Citi's Municipal Securities division for 7 years, specializing in community reinvestment. He traded multifamily revenue bonds for 2 years and originated tax credit deals for 5 years.

Since 2014, Darren has grown Smith & Henzy from a development consulting agency into one of Florida's largest developers, focusing on redeveloping blighted communities and preserving affordable housing. In less than a decade, he has led the development of over 40 tax credit properties, creating over 6,000 affordable housing units and over $250 million in real estate assets. He has grown the team from 2 people working out of a garage to 14 team members working out of Smith & Henzy's corporate headquarters in Delray Beach, Florida. Over the last two years, he has created a more vertically integrated company that not only develops but also builds Smith & Henzy's projects.Darren aims to continue to grow Smith & Henzy into one of the largest affordable housing developers nationally, providing over 15,000 affordable housing units in 10 states by 2030.

Darren holds a bachelor's degree in Finance & Investment from Baruch College and is a trustee member for the Baruch College Fund.

Norma Pastor Originally from the Dominican Republic, Dr. Pastor earned her Medical Doctor degree with specialty in Anesthesiology. She started her medical degree when she was 20 years old and by 24, she had completed it. She got married at a very young age and had her first daughter at the age of 24.

After earning her MD degree, she competed for the anesthesiology residency, staying in the military hospital (where she already worked as a military doctor) in first place in the 2005 competition. Being the mother of a baby, wife, and resident doctor at the same time, was not easy, yet she was determined to make a better life for her family.

As a resident doctor, she managed to be the chief resident of her promotion and in 2009 she graduated as an anesthesiology specialist at the Military Hospital of the Armed Forces.

From 2009 to 2012, she worked as an anesthesiologist for the Military Hospital. As a military anesthesiologist, she participated in multiple humanitarian aid efforts such as Operation Smile and was a volunteer for three weeks in the campaign hospital when the Haiti earthquake struck.

In 2012, determined to achieve a better future for her daughter, she immigrated to the United States.

Upon her arrival in the United States, she began preparing to take the Florida medical boards. Her first two years in the USA were very difficult since she had to study full time for the boards, and it was difficult for her to find a job. After having passed the first two boards steps 1 and 2, and when she was ready to apply for the doctoral residency, she became pregnant with her second baby, which momentarily prevented her from continuing with her plans to return to the doctorial residency.

In 2014 he had his first opportunity to teach at a technical college and it was there that he fell in love with education. A year later, in 2015 she applied for an instructor position at KU and was called and hired.

At KU she has seen her professional career grow. In her first year she enrolled in a PhD in health sciences and in 2016 she was promoted to chair of health programs.

In 2020 she defends her dissertation and receives the degree of Doctor of Health Science with the highest honors. In the same year, she was promoted to associate dean, and 4 months later she was promoted again to dean of the Latin division.

At KU Dr. Pastor has found her passion. As dean of the Latin Division, she feels connected to her community and has dedicated herself to offering the help and guidance she did not receive when she first arrived in the United States.

Dr. Pastor believes that, for first-generation immigrants like her, the period of adaptation to the new society is much more difficult and they must work much harder to open the way for future generations. Therefore, she is in constant communication with her students so that they feel that there is someone helping and encouraging them in the process.

Dr. Pastor is a living example that with effort, hard work, and dedication, immigrants come to the United States to succeed.

Carlos J. Reyes Carlos has been serving clients throughout central and south Florida for more than 30 years and is a certified court mediator by the Supreme Court of Florida. He represents asset and loan portfolio managers, private lenders, and investors in connection with complex commercial foreclosure litigation.

He has handled prosecuting and defending claims involving breach of contracts, commercial landlordtenant disputes, and partition actions. Additional litigation experience includes trade secret violations and breach of non-compete agreements.

On the transactional side of his practice, Carlos represents buyers, sellers, investors, and development groups in connection with all aspects of purchasing, selling, or developing commercial real estate, including contract negotiations for sale and purchase agreements, construction loans, loan refinancing, due diligence, title review and policy issuance. He has closed over $100M in commercial closings.

Additionally, Carlos handles commercial real estate lease drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and execution for landlords and tenants.

Carolina Amesty As an American with Venezuelan heritage, Carolina knows very well the consequences of socialism. She was first elected to the Florida House in 2022 and represents District 45.

Carolina is a strong voice for your freedoms and rights. She works tirelessly with Governor Ron DeSantis to lower taxes, improve healthcare, and protect our tourism industry. Before being elected as State Representative, she was involved in several political campaigns on a local and national level.

She has immensely supported all efforts to continue the growth of sound leadership in the State of Florida. Carolina believes that limited government is a primary source for reducing taxes and improving the quality of life for all Floridians. As State Representative, she promotes legislation that will place the power back in the people's hands.

Carolina's passion is to uplift and serve the community. She believes education is the fundamental element of a healthy society. She stands firm on the importance of political and economic freedom, limited government, separation of powers, federalism, and the rights of the people to secure prosperous communities. As an educator, business owner, State Representative, and woman of faith, she works tirelessly to ensure a prosperous community for all.

Carolina graduated from the University of Central Florida in Political Science and continued her Graduate Studies in International Relations.

Ty Penserga Born in the Philippines and raised in Palm Beach County, Mayor Penserga graduated from Temple University, Philadelphia where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Biology. While in college, he served as Senator in Temple’s Student Government. He received the prestigious Diamond Award for his leadership, community service, and the creation of a longitudinal mentoring pipeline to uplift underprivileged teens.

Prior to being elected, Penserga returned to Palm Beach County to teach high school Chemistry and Biology. He later attended Florida Atlantic University to earn his Master’s degree in Biology/Neuroscience. Mayor Penserga published his first research paper at the age of 17, and his latest work in 2019 was published in the international journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. His research focused on advanced optical and electrophysiological techniques to uncover the underlying pathology of Alzheimer’s disease.

While serving as Mayor, he continues his love for education by teaching Chemistry in the International Baccalaureate Program at one of our county’s top public high schools. Prior to being elected as Mayor, he previously served as the District IV City Commissioner, Vice Mayor, and representative to Palm Beach County’s League of Cities and the Intergovernmental Forum.

As a public servant, his priorities include enhancing public safety for all communities, promoting affordable/workforce housing, promoting entrepreneurship, creating high paying jobs, creating a vibrant and exciting downtown, supporting our local schools, and eliminating slum and blight throughout the city. Mayor Penserga strongly believes that good governance, equitable growth, and a strong, long-term vision are the foundations that will revitalize our city and bring prosperity for all families.

Mayor Penserga concurrently serves as board member of Boynton’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Quantum Park’s Overlay Dependent District (QPODD), and the South County Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal (SCRWTD) boards.

Thomas DeRita Dr. Thomas DeRita, Jr is a distinguished professional with over 50 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, political fundraising, and business development. As the Founder and CEO of Resource Group of North America, he has established the company as a premier government relations and business consulting firm in Florida. His unparalleled expertise in these fields has shaped his career as an accomplished leader in both the public and private sectors.

However, Dr. DeRita's professional accomplishments are only one facet of his remarkable journey. In 1992, he founded the Big Heart Brigade, a remarkable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has distributed over 2 million nourishing meals to those in need in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Under his visionary leadership, the Big Heart Brigade has become a beacon of hope, providing essential sustenance to the less fortunate and fostering a sense of unity in the community.

Dr. DeRita’s dedication extends to various charitable organizations, and he actively serves on multiple community boards. He has been a member of the Honda Classic Board for the past 24 years, the Place of Hope Advisory Board for 18 years, and the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Board for 17 years. In addition, he serves with organizations such as the Martin Memorial Health System Foundation, YMCA of the Treasure Coast, the Economic Council of Martin County, and the Adam Walsh Foundation. With a business degree from the University of Rhode Island and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Northwood University of West Palm Beach, Dr. DeRita currently holds the esteemed position of Chairman of the Board of Advisors for Keiser University's flagship campus. His unwavering support for the Big Heart Brigade and other philanthropic causes reflects his deep commitment to positively impacting countless individuals' lives.

Samantha Bratter Samantha Bratter, a prominent figure in both the business and arts world, has received a nomination for a prestigious accolade. With an impressive career spanning from overseeing regional operations for luxury fashion houses to holding executive roles in philanthropy, Samantha has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to both professional excellence and community engagement. Her focus on strategic collaboration and progressive leadership has made her an influential figure across various fields. Now, her outstanding contributions are being recognized with this nomination.

This collaborative effort does more than just advance educational goals; it actively addresses healthcare challenges within the community. For a deeper look into this impactful partnership and its contributions to public health, visit our blog.

Samantha Bratter attended the Trinity School in Manhattan, graduated Hamilton College with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, attended the Plekhanov Economic Institute in Moscow, Russia and earned her certificate in Advanced Negotiation with Harvard Business School. Converging a passion for the Arts and Business with a vision for Strategic Planning both in non-profit institutions and corporations, Samantha is a progressive business leader with a focus on impact collaboration.

In a career that commenced directing Regional Operations for Luxury Fashion Houses including, Chanel, Versace, Ferragamo and Pucci; Samantha’s professional philosophy is driven by harmonizing luxury service with large scale impact.

Samantha has held Executive Positions in Philanthropy, serving as Vice President of Development with the Miami Foundation, with a portfolio focusing on endowment building, corporate partnership and community engagement. Presently Samantha is the Chief Operating Officer of BRATTER PA Immigration Law Firm, a national immigration practice focusing on the niche area of Extraordinary Ability professional and National Interest Waivers, with a separate division serving the immigration needs of private family offices, high net-worth professionals and Investors.

In 2015, Samantha founded the Bratter Agency to service professional athletes, visual artists, hospitality professionals, creatives and early-stage entrepreneurs. With a roster of talents including professional tennis players, professional golfers, professional swimmers, professional surfers, visual artists and creatives in film and fashion, she created a multi-faceted vehicle to assist highperformance professionals with strategic market penetration.

Samantha developed the first multi-dimensional sponsorship partnership in the ISL, the International Swim League, culminating with her team, the Cali Condors, helmed by the Olympic legend, Caleb Dressel, winning the Championship with prime-time CBS. She is a Founder of the Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts’ (VAEA) Padrino Program, which has awarded over 100 scholarships to Venezuelan artists in need of supplies and sustenance.

She is respected in both communities for her history of community engagement and intuitive understanding of community relationships in synergy with forward-thinking community development vision.

Together with her husband of 30 years, Joshua, and their son, Maximo, their professional and personal philosophy is best articulated by Albert Einstein, “a life lived for others, is a life worthwhile”.

Ty Richardson Dr. Ty Richardson is a serial-entrepreneur and intrapreneur who believes in growth through community. With a career rooted in corporate America spending his early years in a Fortune 500, Dr. Ty became an entrepreneur in the Tech industry in Silicon Valley. Since then he's pursued ventures as a Digital Nomad, in finance, real estate, marketing and coaching.

Today Dr. Ty is the VP of Member Services for The Advance Innovation Society, the VP of Client Services for The Business Advisory, the Founder and CEO of One Global Financing Corporation and the YoPro Global Foundation, as well as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Governors of the Tower Club and a Commissioner on the Board of the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale.

Dr. Ty has a Bachelors in Advertising, a Masters in International Commerce and Policy and a PhD in Organization and Management. When he's not working. Dr. Ty loves cooking, travel and fitness.

Sophia E. Eccleston Army Veteran and Jamaican national, Sophia Eccleston is a Director of Origination on the Nextera Energy Resources Origination team. In her role, she helps large fortune 500 commercial and industrial companies with solutions to help meet their decarbonization goals.

Sophia has a proven track record of success in both her professional and community leadership roles.

Prior to joining the Origination team, she served as a Senior External Affairs Manager in Palm Beach County, where she was responsible for advocating with local elected officials and key community stakeholders on behalf of Florida Power and Light Company (FPL). She also led the emergency response management team for FPL and developed universal solar energy projects located in Desoto, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. In that role, she also supported local nonprofit organizations through donations and sponsorships to help advance their mission.

Sophia's military background, which includes over eight years of active and reserve duty, has provided her with the skills to lead and manage complex projects. She supported the peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and was responsible for managing equipment and supplies for the 95th Military Police Battalion and the 224th Military Intelligence Battalion. Her experience extends beyond the military, as she also worked for Halliburton and KBR Inc. in the Middle East and Africa, negotiating multimilliondollar contracts to support the Iraq war, and starting up the first Regional Expediting Department in Dubai.

Sophia's community leadership is just as impressive. In 2020, she was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the CareerSource Florida Board and the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind in 2022. In 2019, he also appointed her to the Florida Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission. She currently serves on multiple boards, including the Boca Regional Hospital board, the Healthcare District of Palm Beach county’s financial committee. Additionally, she is the 2023 Chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, where she conducted a survey to identify the issues affecting women and girls in the state of Florida, resulting in unique data that she shared with Florida legislators and local government officials to enact change. In her prior role as the chair of the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, she personally raised over 1 million dollars and brought it to over 3 million for the organization in two years and was instrumental in moving the elderly and veteran homeless families and individuals from John Prince Park during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her contributions to the community have not gone unnoticed. In 2021, she was awarded the Diamond award by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and the Change Agent award by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, South Palm Beach Chapter. In 2018, she was named by Legacy Magazine of South Florida as one of South Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Business Leaders. In 2017, Sophia was honored by the City of West Palm Beach as a Hometown Hero.

Sophia holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and an MBA with a concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development. She is a certified organizational development professional (OD) and holds a Lean Sigma green belt certification. She has completed a training program on Leadership and Negotiations from Harvard Law School and is also an alumna of Leadership Palm Beach County. Sophia is single and resides in Wellington, FL. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world.

Yeeny Gonzalez As CEO of PCP1st, Dr. Yeeny Gonzalez leads a remote healthcare solutions company dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of services including telehealth, remote patient monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring, chronic care management, and case management. Catering to the communities of Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County, PCP1st has emerged as a pivotal player in modern healthcare delivery. Founded in 2019, PCP1st stands out as a veteran, woman, and minorityowned company, established by Dr. Gonzalez prior to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the crisis, the company adeptly adapted to deliver primary care services remotely, playing a critical role in the treatment and management of COVID-19 positive patients. This approach significantly mitigated exposure risk for both primary care providers and their teams. During the pandemic, PCP1st's innovative remote monitoring program was instrumental in managing high-risk patients by closely tracking blood pressure and blood glucose levels, thereby reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital admissions.

In the wake of the pandemic, PCP1st's engagement with the community has not waned, but intensified. A notable initiative includes the donation of hundreds of blood pressure machines to support home monitoring for patients facing financial barriers. This initiative not only equipped an underserved population with essential health tools but also demonstrated PCP1st's unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare access for all.

PCP1st further extended its community involvement by introducing the PCP1st VA Scholarship at Keiser University. This scholarship, awarded to a meritorious veteran student, demonstrated the company's dedication to educational empowerment and the support of veterans in the healthcare industry.

Moreover, the Keiser-PCP1st Community Health Fair, hosted at Keiser University's WPB campus, exemplified the company's proactive stance on health education. Through this event, PCP1st provided vital health screenings and education on chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, facilitating better community health literacy and disease management.

Dr. Yeeny Gonzalez, a first-generation college graduate and cum laude honoree with a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Her distinguished service includes 10 years of military service in the ARMY Reserves, and she continues to contribute her expertise as a member of the Keiser University advisory board.

Mari PantojaSmith

Mari Pantoja-Smith, MSN, RN, defines herself as a “nursy nurse” - someone who has a passion for taking care of others, and who believes that nursing is more of a calling than a job.

“Nursing is not something that you go into for the money,” explained the 22-year nursing veteran. “It’s not easy to go to nursing school or to take care of patients, but it’s what you do when you want to help people.”

Pantoja-Smith originally planned to be a doctor but followed the path to nursing instead. It’s fortunate for her patients that she chose that route; her experience even helped her during an emergency on a JetBlue flight, whereas the only medical professional aboard, she was able to provide treatment to a 17-year-old boy who was diaphoretic with a weak pulse.

Though her more recent endeavors have had her working in the field of clinical informatics at Mednax for the past 5-1/2 years, she still appreciates all that nursing has provided her.

Pantoja-Smith first became aware of ACHE of South Florida when she was invited to an educational session in February of 2018. “After attending that one session, I wanted to know more,” she said. “I Googled the group and found out that a friend was a member, and the more I learned, I realized that I didn’t just want to join, but wanted to be hands-on.”

In 2019, Pantoja-Smith became the Student Services chair-elect, and she serves as its chair this year. “I’ve always been into education, and I’m really ambitious, so I have a lot of goals,” she said.

These goals include redesigning the student case study competition to include a real-life situation, to update the Student Services website page, and to increase interest in the ACHE of South Florida scholarship.

More than $5,500 was raised toward this goal, though unfortunately, the case study had to be canceled due to the COVID crisis. Fortunately, it can be used for next years.

Pantoja-Smith also continues to promote ACHE’s educational and networking opportunities.

“When you meet people, you learn things - there is always a takeaway,” she explained.

“There are so many different types of people in ACHE; they are not all nurses or doctors, and there’s so much you can learn from everyone with their unique skills and personalities.

“Learning is how you grow as a person, so I always look for opportunities to learn in any situation - there’s a blessing there,” she added.

Buck Martinez J.L. “Buck” Martinez is the President of IMPACT Character and Leadership Consulting (IMPACT), a company dedicated to inspiring and developing men and women to achieve their highest potential. Through IMPACT, Mr. Martinez focuses on developing the character and leadership of the people and organizations he works with. Mr. Martinez is passionate about working with organizations to enable positive results. He serves as life coach and executive coach to individuals in many different roles from corporate executives to coaches and professional athletes. Some of his clients include, FPL, Advanced Roofing, Hypower, Garcia Development, Athletic Coaches at all levels, Moss Construction, Keiser University, Bolay, St. Thomas University and others.

Throughout his thirty plus years as an executive in the energy industry, Mr. Martinez helped mentor numerous employees and served on multiple boards throughout the state. He also serves as President of the Board and Co-Founder of a not for profit organization, Student ACES, dedicated to inspiring high school student athletes to be men and women of honor, character and integrity. Buck is passionate about investing in our youth and works countless hours serving in the capacity of teacher, mentor and coach. Since he co-founded Student ACES with his daughter, Krissy Webb. Buck has trained over 50,000 student athletes throughout Florida.

Mr. Martinez retired from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) in 2016,one of the nation’s leading electric utilities, where he worked for 35 years. At FPL, Mr. Martinez was responsible for identifying and originating clean energy opportunities in the state to promote visibility, commitment, and economic development.

Mr. Martinez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Thomas University and a Masters in Business Administration from Nova Southeast. In addition, he is a graduate of the Boston University Leadership Program, the Harvard University Program on Negotiation, and the Lifeworks Leadership Program.

Mr. Martinez also served on advisory boards throughout the state, most notably The Florida Energy Systems Consortium, The St. Thomas University President’s Advisory Board and The Keiser University Advisory Board. He was inducted into the St. Thomas University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Mr. Martinez has authored 7 books, “Building Blocks of Leadership for Young Adults,” “The Captain’s Leadership Playbook,” “Straight Talk” , “Man Up”, Leading a Life of Honor, “Seven Steps for Success”, “Your Winning Formula, Discovering the Champion Within You and his most recent, “Inspiring Champions”. Buck served as an adjunct professor at Keiser University and is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools and leadership forums. He and his wife, Silvia, their three children and four grandchildren live in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Linda Andrews Linda Andrews, the Founder & CEO of Lila Life, epitomizes resilience and achievement. Her remarkable abilities shine through her academic and athletic accomplishments, including her graduation as an All-American and record-setter at Cardinal Newman High School and her outstanding performance as an NCAA collegiate scholarship swimmer at Rutgers University. Remarkably, she achieved all this while overcoming Adverse Childhood Events.

During her time at Rutgers, Linda demonstrated unwavering commitment by successfully filing a Title IX Complaint, ensuring compliance for future generations.

After her collegiate journey, Linda followed a career path that initially led her to the wellness sector as a sales professional. She later transitioned to the finance sector, rising to the position of Vice President at Morgan Stanley. There, she specialized in wealth management and business development, deepening her dedication to financial empowerment and well-being education.

Over the past decade, Linda's knowledge has expanded significantly across various fields, including yoga, meditation, mindset coaching, spiritual life coaching, business, marketing, health coaching, and plant-based culinary arts. To gain a deeper understanding of startups and the entrepreneurial journey, she actively participated in programs like the Accelerate Levan Center at NSU, HerIncubator, Preseed Bootcamp, Milestones by NASDAQ, YC Startup School, and Founders University Intensive with Launch VC. Linda's expertise extends to Integrative Advisory, a fusion of Coaching and Consulting tailored for emerging entrepreneurs. Within Lila Life, Linda seamlessly integrates these modalities to craft a unique experience for budding entrepreneurs. Through The Lila Life Collective membership, she empowers entrepreneurs to progress from pre-revenue to $1 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) through a distinctive blend of business architecture and well-being practices. Additionally, Linda hosts "The Lila Life Show," a podcast where she engages in conversations about integrating consciousness into the modern world, emphasizing the transformative power of entrepreneurship.

Beyond her professional commitments, Linda actively supports her community through mentorship, speaking engagements, and collaboration with organizations like Student Aces and 1909. Currently residing in West Palm Beach, Florida, with her husband Brendon and cherished fur companions, Linda enjoys various passions, including culinary arts, artistry, amateur farming, aspiring surfing, and dedicated meditation practice.

Aquatic Center

At Keiser University, service to our students and to the community has always been at the heart of our mission. Providing opportunities that give people the best chance to succeed in life is demonstrated in our quality academic programs and commitment to coaching students toward employment. This commitment is evident through Keiser’s role as one of the largest producers of nurses in Florida and our ranking in 2023 as the No. 1 university in the country for Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report.

To continue our service to the community and our students, we see an incredible opportunity to change lives by building a new aquatic center on our Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach, FL. This aquatic center will provide a home for the national champion seahawks swim teams, a catalyst for sports tourism in South Florida, and a venue for children in our community to learn to swim.

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