The 10 Inspiring Education Leaders, 2025

Cultivating Knowledge, Inspiring Futures

DearReaders,

Educationpossessestheincrediblepowertotransformlives,broadenunderstanding,andstrengthen communities.Attheheartofinstitutionsdedicatedtothisvitalmissionareleaderswhosevisionand commitmentcreateenvironmentswherelearningthrives,curiosityblossoms,andpotentialis realized.Thisspecialissue,“The10InspiringEducationLeaders,2025,”celebratesindividuals whochampionacademicexcellence,cultivateinclusivecommunities,andguidetheirinstitutions withintegrityandadeepcommitmenttosocietalimprovementthrougheducation.Theirwork inspiresstudents,faculty,andstaffalike,illuminatingtheenduringvalueandpurposeofhigher learning.

GracingourcoverisDr.GregMosier,PresidentofKansasCityKansasCommunityCollege Withadistinguishedcareerspanningoverthreedecadesinhighereducation,Dr.Mosierembodies dedicationtoeducation'scoremission.Hepromotesacollaborativespirit,believingpassionatelyin thepowerofsharedknowledgeandpartnershiptoupliftbothstudentsandthesurrounding community.SincebecomingPresidentin2018,hisleadershipatKCKCChasfocusedonenhancing studentsuccess,developingmeaningfulacademicpathways,anddeepeningthecollege'sengagement withthecommunityitserves.Atestamenttothiscommitmentisthevisionaryinitiativetoestablisha new$75millioncenterinKansasCity'surbancore.Thisproject,bolsteredbyover$66millionin successfulfundraising,isconceivedasmorethanjustinfrastructure;itwillserveasavitalhubfor holisticeducationandessentialsupportservices.

Dr.Mosierisjoinedbyotherexceptionalleaderswhoareprofoundlyshapingthefutureofhigher educationthroughtheirdedicatedservice.Weareproudtoalsoacknowledgethesignificant contributionsofLindaG.Mills,PresidentofNewYorkUniversity;Dr.AlphonsoOgbuehi,Dean oftheCollegeofBusinessandProfessionalStudiesatJohnsonC.SmithUniversity;MirtaMartin, PresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficerofFerrumCollege;andDr.NormanD.Hall,Presidentof SimpsonUniversity.Eachbringsauniqueperspectiveandunwaveringcommitmenttoadvancing theirinstitution'smissionandfosteringenvironmentsconducivetolearning,discovery,andholistic development.

Thestorieswithinthesepagesgobeyondprofiles;theyarepowerfulnarrativesofvision,resilience, anddedication.Weinviteyoutoexplorethejourneysoftheseinspiringeducationleaders.Their insightsandachievementsprovideinvaluablelessons,demonstratinghowfocusedleadershipcan profoundlyshapethefutureworkforceandtheveryfabricofourcommunities.Getreadytobe inspiredbytheirremarkablecontributions.

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10 DR. GREG MOSIER

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EDUCATION

hasbeenapowerfulforceforthehumanrace.Itholds thepotentialtoliftcommunitiesandshapefutures. Longbeforemanyinstitutionsembracedtheideaof collaborationandinnovation,aquietdeterminationwas alreadyatworkinplaceswherepeopledreamedof betteropportunities.IncitiesandtownsacrossAmerica, thebeliefthatknowledgecouldempowerindividuals andtransformcommunitieswasmorethananidea—it wasawayoflife.Itisinthisspiritofhopeandprogress thatwemeetDr.GregMosier.Hisjourneyisnot simplyacareerineducation;itisastoryofpassion, service,andadeepcommitmenttocreating opportunitiesforothers.

Dr.Mosierhasspentover30yearsinhighereducation, inspiringstudentsandworkingcloselywithcommunity leaders.Hisworkisatestamenttotheideathattrue changebeginsfromwithinwhenweworktogetherand shareourexpertise.Fromhisearlydaysasadefense contractortohiscurrentroleasPresidentofKansas CityKansasCommunityCollege,everystepinhis pathreflectsasteadfastbeliefinthepoweroflearning andinnovation.Hisstoryshowsusthatwheneducation meetscollaboration,communitiesthrive.Dr.Mosier’s lifelongdedicationhasforgedalegacythatinspires educatorsandstudentsaliketodreambiggerandwork harderforabettertomorroweveryday.

EarlyYearsandCareerBeginnings

Dr.GregMosier’spathtobecomingaleaderin educationbeganlongbeforehesteppedintothe classroom.Originally,heworkedasadefense contractor,arolethatdemandedprecisionandakeen eyefordetail.Inthoseearlyyears,hewasinvolved withorganizationssuchasNASA,Rockwell International,andTechnologiesInternational.Hiswork inthedefensefieldrequiredhimtomeasuresuccessin nanometersandmilliseconds,instillinginhimarespect foraccuracyandhardwork.Eventhen,hewasdriven byadesiretocontributemeaningfullytosociety.

Aftergainingvaluableexperienceintheprivatesector, Dr.Mosierfeltapulltowardhighereducation.Hesaw anopportunitytosharehisexpertisewithfuture

workforceprofessionalsanddecidedtotransition intoacademiain1992.Themovefromdefense contractingtoeducationwasnotaneasyone,butit wasanaturalstepforsomeonewhobelievedinthe powerofknowledge.Dr.Mosier’searlyyearsin educationweremarkedbyacommitmentto innovationandcollaboration.Hequicklybecame knownforhiswillingnesstoworkwithothersto createnewinnovativeprogramsandexpand existingones.Hisworkatvariousinstitutions, includingcommunitycollegesanduniversities, laidthefoundationforacareerfocusedon improvingeducationandbuildingstrong communityties.

Dr.Mosier’sdeterminationduringtheseearly yearslaidasolidfoundationforhislatersuccesses. Hispassionforeducationgrewasherealizedthat everynewprogramandcollaborativeeffortcould changelives.Theselessonsfueledhiscommitment tolifelonglearningandcommunityservice.

TransitiontoHigherEducationandEarlyLeadership

Afterleavingthedefensesector,Dr.Mosierembarkedona newjourneyinhighereducationin1992.Hisdecisionto switchcareerswasdrivenbyastrongdesiretogiveback andmentorthenextgenerationofprofessionals.In steppingintoacademia,hebroughtwithhimawealthof real-worldexperiencethatenrichedhisteachingand leadership.Hesaweducationasawaytoempower studentsanddrivepositivechangeincommunities.With hisbackgroundindefenseandtechnology,Dr.Mosierwas uniquelypositionedtobridgethegapbetweentechnical expertiseandpractical,hands-onlearning.

Hisearlyrolesinhighereducationtookhimtoseveral institutions,wherehequicklymadeanameforhimselfas aninnovator.AtOklahomaStateUniversityInstituteof Technology,asvicepresidentofacademicaffairs,he workedcloselywithover400nationalandinternational companies.Hiseffortshelpeddesignprogramsthatwere sponsoredandsupportedbythebusinesssector,ensuring

studentsgainedtheskillsneededtobesuccessfulin today’sworkforce.Later,asexecutivevicepresidentat RochesterCommunityandTechnicalCollegein Rochester,Minnesota,hefurtherhonedhisleadership skillsandhisvisionforeducation.

Dr.MosieralsoservedasdeanatMoberlyArea CommunityCollegeinMissouri.There,heservedona gubernatorialbusinessattractionteamthatsuccessfully recruitedIBMandtheInformationTechnologyGlobal DeliveryCentertoColumbia,MO,whichaddedover 600newjobstothelocalcommunity.This achievementunderscoredhisbeliefthateducationand industrymustworkhandinhandtocreateaprosperous future.Throughoutthisperiod,Dr.Mosierremained dedicatedtohismission:totransformeducation throughcollaboration,innovation,andacommitment tocommunityservice.Hisearlyleadershiproles ignitedhispassionforintegratingindustryexpertise withacademicprograms,settingaclearvisionfor futureinnovationineducation.

For every person who has helped you in life, it is your responsibility to help ten others.

KeyInitiativesatKansasCityKansasCommunityCollege

SincehisappointmentasPresidentofKansasCityKansas CommunityCollegeinJune2018,Dr.Mosierhasledtheinstitution withaclearfocusonstudentsuccess,workforcedevelopment,and communityengagement.Oneofhisfirstandmostambitiousprojects wasthecreationofanewcenterintheurbancoreofKansasCity, Kansas.Withavisiontoprovidemuch-needededucational opportunities,this$75millioncenterisdesignedtoserveasa nationalmodelforpublic-privatepartnerships.Throughavigorous capitalcampaign,thecollegehasraisedover$66milliontowardthis project.Thiscenterwillnotonlyofferholisticeducationbutwillalso providearangeofsupportservicesthataddressthechallengesfaced byurbancommunities.

Understandingthechallengesofahousingdesert,Dr.Mosieralso spearheadedthedevelopmentofCentennialHall,thecollege’sfirst studenthousingcomplex.With260beds,CentennialHallisastateof-the-artfacilitythatoffersaffordablelivingoptionsforcommunity collegestudents,whooftenstruggletofindnearbyhousing.This initiativeisatestamenttohiscommitmenttobreakingdownbarriers toeducationandensuringthatallstudentshavethesupporttheyneed tosucceed.

AnothersignificantpriorityunderDr.Mosier’sleadershiphasbeen theimplementationofcollege-creditRegisteredApprenticeship Programs.Recognizingtheneedforhands-on,practicaltrainingthat directlytiesintoemployment,hehasforgedpartnershipswithleading companiessuchasPanasonicEnergyCorporationofNorthAmerica, MarvinWindows,andOrangeEV Theseprogramsallowstudentsto earncollegecreditswhilegainingvaluableon-the-jobexperience, withtheaddedbenefitofbeingpaidbytheirsponsoringemployers whilegoingtoschool.Byaligningeducationalprogramswith industryneeds,Dr.Mosierhasmadeaprofoundimpactonthe regionalworkforce.

Underhisguidance,KCKCChasalsoexpandeditsacademic offeringstomeetthediverseneedsofthecommunity.Celebratingits Centennialin2023,thecollegeservesmorethan8,000studentseach yearthroughover70programs.Fromassociatedegreesdesignedfor transfertotechnicalcertificatesthatpreparestudentstoenterthe workforceimmediately,theinstitutioniscommittedtoempowering individualswiththeskillstheyneedtothrivetodayandinthefuture.

Public-PrivatePartnershipsandRegionalWorkforce

Dr.Mosierbelievesthatpublic-privatepartnershipsarevitalfor thesuccessofcommunitycolleges.Underhisleadership,KCKCC hasembracedamodelwhereindustryandeducationshare responsibilityforbuildingaskilledworkforce.Aprimeexampleis thenewKansasCityKansasCommunityEducation,Healthand WellnessCenter.Thisinnovativefacility,atruecollaboration betweenthecollege,SwopeHealth,andCommunityAmerica CreditUnion,bringstogethereducationalservicesandcommunity supportinonelocation.Designedtobreakthecycleof generationalpoverty,thecenteroffersholisticservicestothosein theurbancore.Constructionisalreadyunderway,withatarget completioninspring2026andclassessettobegininfall2026.

Multi-InstitutionCollaborationsand FosteringInclusion

Dr.Mosierhasalsopioneerededucationalfundingmodelsthat shiftthecostoflearningfromstudentstoindustrypartners. Throughthesemodels,companieshelppayforthetrainingtheir futureworkforceneeds,ensuringthatstudentsreceiveaquality educationwithouttheburdenofhighcosts.Programslikethe college-creditRegisteredApprenticeshipandtheSkilled MaintenanceTechnicianApprenticeshipwithPanasonicEnergy CorporationofNorthAmericaexemplifythisapproach.By workingcloselywithbusinesses,KCKCCismeetingcritical regionalworkforceneedswhileofferingstudentsapathwayto high-demand,high-wagecareers.

Dr.Mosierhasalwaysbelievedthatcollaboration extendsbeyondtheboundariesofasingle institution.Workingwithmultiplecollegesand technicalprograms,hehasbuiltbridgesbetween educationandindustrythatbenefitbothstudents andregionalbusinesses.IneasternWyandotte County,wherefewerthan40%ofadultshavea highschooldiplomaandonly10%holdatleasta two-yeardegree,suchpartnershipsarevital. Recognizingthattwo-thirdsofhigh-paying wagesleavethecountyeachpaydayduetoalack oflocalskilledworkers,Dr.Mosierhas dedicatedhimselftoreversingthistrend.

Byworkingdirectlywithcompanies,KCKCC offersonsiteGEDclassesandtailoredtraining programs.Forinstance,thecollegehaspartnered withtheUniversityofKansasHealthSystem, whichhonoredKCKCCwiththePartnerin ExcellenceAward.ProgramslikeFAMEhave alsoemergedfromthesecollaborations,offering studentsclearpathwaysintoadvanced manufacturingandtechnologyfields. Cover Story

Furthermore,KCKCC’snewdowntowncenterisset toprovideadultandgeneraleducationclassesalong withspecializedcoursesinAutomationEngineering, AdministrativeOfficeProfessional, Biomanufacturing,andCommercialConstruction. Thisinitiativeensuresthateducationisavailable wheretheneedisgreatest,givinglocalresidentsa chancetobreakthecycleofpoverty.Dr.Mosier’s commitmenttoinclusionisevidentineveryeffort, asheworkstomakesurethateverystudent, regardlessofbackground,feelsseenandsupported. Thesecollaborativeeffortsnotonlycreatepractical careerpathwaysbutalsostrengthencommunity bonds.Dr.Mosierbelievesthateverystudent deservesthechancetosucceed.

GlobalExperienceandLessonsLearned

Dr.Mosier’scareerisenrichedbyhisworkwith internationalorganizationsandrenowned institutions.Earlyinhiscareer,heworkedwith NASA,RockwellInternational,Rocketdyne,the DefenseNuclearAgency,andDARPA.Additionally, Dr.Mosierhascontributedtocommunitycollege developmentprojectsfortheWorldBankand workedwithministriesofeducationinYemen, Bahrain,SaudiArabia,andmostrecently,Peru. Theseinternationalprojectsprovidedhimwith invaluableinsightsintodiverseculturesandsocioeconomicchallenges.Theytaughthimthe importanceofadaptability,respect,andthepowerof aglobalperspective.Dr.Mosiercherishesthe friendshipsandlessonshegainedfromworking alongsidepeoplefrommanydifferentbackgrounds, andtheseexperiencescontinuetoshapehis approachasaleader.Hisglobaljourneyhas broadenedhismindanddeepenedhiscommitment toservingcommunitiesinneedworldwide.

LeadershipPhilosophyandWork-LifeBalance

Dr.Mosier’sapproachtoleadershipisrootedin service,innovation,andexcellenceinexecution.He takesahands-onapproach,encouraginghisteamto lookbeyondimmediateoutcomesandconsiderthe long-termimpactoftheirdecisions.Usingmethods liketheFranklin-CoveyFourDisciplinesof Execution,heensuresthatcriticalcollegegoalsare metwithprecisionandaccountability.Heplansin five-andten-yearincrements,alwayskeepingthe futureinmindwhileaddressingtoday’schallenges.

Beyondhisprofessionalrole,Dr.Mosiervaluesbalanceandselfdisciplineinhispersonallife.Raisedwithastrongworkethic andtrainedinmartialartsfromthemid-80s,hehasalways practiceddisciplinebothatworkandathome.Whennot engagedincollegeactivities,heenjoyswoodworking,building projects,andspendingtimeoutdoors.Thisbalancehelpshim stayfocusedandenergizedasheleadsKCKCC.Hisleadership andperseveranceinspireshisteamandcommunitytotrulyreach excellencedaily.

ALegacyofServiceandInnovation

Dr.Mosier’semphasisonhelpingthoseinneedandcontinuous improvementreimagineseducation'scapacitytocreatetangible opportunities.InspiredbyhisSenseiKenjiOta’swords,“For everypersonwhohashelpedyouinlife,itisyour responsibilitytohelptenothers,”Dr.Mosierstrivestohelpas manyaspossible,buildingalegacyofserviceandinnovation, andensuringthatcarefulplanningandgenuinecollaboration makealastingdifferenceforindividualsandcommunitiesalike.

DR. ALPHONSO OGBUEHI

Pioneering Excellence and Innovation in Business Education

Dr.AlphonsoOgbuehi’scareerisacompelling storyofglobalinfluenceandeducational innovation.Withover25yearsofexperiencein highereducationandnonprofitsectors,hehasbecomea leadingfigureinmarketingandinternationalbusiness.Asa FulbrightScholar,hehastaughtandconductedresearchin morethan25countries,shapingfutureleadersworldwide.

Asanacademicleader,Dr.Ogbuehiisdedicatedtohelping studentsandfacultyachievetheirhighestpotential.He designsanddeliverscourses,workshops,andseminarson marketing,internationalbusiness,andentrepreneurship. Hisapproachblendsanalyticalrigorwithcriticalthinking.

Dr.Ogbuehi’simpactalsoextendstonetworkingand fundraising.Hehassecuredessentialgrantsandbuilt valuablepartnerships,supportingthegrowthand excellenceofhisinstitutions.Hiscommitmenttolifelong learningisevidentinhisCourseracertificationsincritical thinkingandinnovativeideadevelopment,reflectinghis dedicationtoremainingattheforefrontofhisfield.

InnovativeLeadershipandCommitmenttoExcellence

Dr.AlphonsoOgbuehiistheDeanoftheCollegeof BusinessandProfessionalStudiesatJohnsonC.Smith University(JCSU) AppointedonJanuary3,2023,he servesasProfessorofMarketingandprovidesstrategic andintellectualleadershiptotheCollege.AsChief AcademicOfficerfortheCBPS,heoverseesthe DepartmentofBusinessAdministrationandPublic Leadership,theDepartmentofHealthandHuman Services,andtheSchoolofSocialWork.Hisprevious leadershippositionsatStocktonUniversityandClayton StateUniversityhaveequippedhimwithaunique perspectiveonfosteringacademicandprofessional growth.

AtJCSU,Dr.OgbuehihasinauguratedtheDean’s ExecutiveAdvisoryBoard,consistingof21leading executivesfromtheCharlotteareaandbeyond.Hehas alsolaunchedtheDean’sDistinguishedSpeakerSeries, sponsoredbyBarings,LLC.Underhisleadership,theJP MorganChaseTechnology/FinanceLabwasestablished inSeabrookHalltoenhancestudentexperiential learning.

Dr.Ogbuehifocusesoncreatingavibrantlearning atmospherethatpreparesstudentsforthecomplexities ofthemodernbusinessworld.Hechampionsa curriculumthatbalancestheoreticalknowledgewith practicalapplication,ensuringthatstudentsgainskills thataredirectlyrelevanttotheirfuturecareers.Under hisleadership,theCollegeestablishedtheeHub,a premierentrepreneurialresourcecentersupportedby PNC.Thisinitiativeprovidesstudentswithcriticaltools, guidance,andsupporttodevelopandlaunchtheir businessventures.

Dr.Ogbuehialsoupholdstherichheritageof HistoricallyBlackCollegesandUniversities(HBCUs). HiseffortsmaintainJCSU’scommitmenttohonoring thislegacywhilepreparingstudentsforsuccessona globalscale.Hisdedicationtoacademicexcellenceand culturalheritagemakesJCSUaleadingchoicefor aspiringbusinessleaders.

LegacyandInnovation:TheEvolutionofJohnsonC. SmithUniversity

JohnsonC.SmithUniversity(JCSU),locatedin Charlotte,NorthCarolina,hasarichlegacyofacademic excellenceandculturalsignificance.Foundedin1867as Freedmen’sCollege,theuniversitywasestablishedto offereducationtonewlyfreedslavesaftertheCivilWar

Thismissionsetthestagefortheuniversity’sdevelopmentintoa prominentinstitutionfocusedonstudentempowerment.

In1923,atransformativegiftfromJaneBerrySmithledtothe renamingofthecollegetoJohnsonC.SmithUniversity This changesignifiedanewphaseofgrowthandanexpandedvision fortheinstitution.Sincethen,JCSUhascontinuallyadvancedin highereducation.In2000,theuniversityreceivednational attentionfortheIBMLaptopInitiative,whichequippedevery studentwithcutting-edgetechnology.TheDukeEndowmenthas alsoplayedacrucialrole,supportinginitiativesinleadership, communityengagement,andscientificresearch.

Beyonditsacademicachievements,theuniversityprioritizesan inclusiveenvironmentthatencouragesglobalcitizenshipand socialresponsibility.JCSUaimstodevelopnotonlyacademic skillsbutalsotheholisticgrowthofitsstudents.Asaleading professionalliberalartsHistoricallyBlackCollegeand University(HBCU),JCSUremainscommittedtoexcellenceand innovation.

DiverseAcademicProgramsandFlexibleLearningOptions

Dr.Ogbuehihighlightsthebreadthanddepthofacademic programsavailabletostudents.Hesays, “At our College, students have access to a diverse range of programs that are designed to meet the demands of today's dynamic job market.”

HenotesthattheDepartmentofBusinessAdministrationoffersa BachelorofScienceinBusinessAdministrationwith concentrationsinAccounting,Finance,InternationalBusiness, Management,Marketing,andRetailManagement. “Each concentration is meticulously crafted to equip students with the specific knowledge and skills necessary to excel in various business sectors,” Dr.Ogbuehiexplains.

Forstudentsinterestedintheconvergenceofhealthand management,hepointsoutthattheDepartmentofHealthand HumanPerformanceprovidesBachelorofSciencedegreesin SportManagementandPublicHealth. “These programs are designed to prepare students to address challenges in the sports industry or contribute effectively to public health initiatives, ensuring they gain the expertise required to succeed in these areas,” Dr.Ogbuehiadds.

HealsoemphasizesthecommitmentoftheDepartmentofSocial Worktocommunityimpact. “Our Bachelor of Science in Social Work provides a solid foundation for entry-level positions, while our Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) programs are tailored for those pursuing advanced qualifications and career growth,” he notes.

Inaddition,Dr.OgbuehihighlightstheCollege’s flexiblelearningoptions,stating, “Students can select from traditional classroom instruction, hybrid formats, or fully online courses. This flexibility allows them to customize their education to fit their individual needs and schedules.”

LeadershipandAchievementsatStockton University

BeforejoiningJCSU,Dr.Ogbuehiservedas ProfessorofMarketingandDeanoftheSchoolof BusinessatStocktonUniversityinAtlanticCity, NJ.Hismajoraccomplishmentsincludedleading AACSBReaccreditationin2022,developinga newStrategicPlan(2021-2025),andinaugurating theDean’sExecutiveAdvisoryBoardwithsenior executives.HealsolaunchedtheSchoolof BusinessAnnualAlumnioftheYearAwards Program,theDean’sDistinguishedGuestSpeaker Series,andtheDean’sAlumniCouncil.Dr OgbuehisuccessfullyrelocatedStockton’sMBA programtoAtlanticCityandlaunchedanMBAin HealthcareAdministration&Leadership.

AtStockton,Dr.Ogbuehicoordinateda Presidentialtaskforceon“DrivingBusinessand HospitalityExcellenceinAtlanticCity”andserved ontheBoardofDirectorsoftheGreaterAtlantic CityChamberofCommerce.Healsoinitiatedthe SummerEntrepreneurshipandBusinessAcademy (SEBA),designedtosupportunderrepresentedand minorityhighschoolstudents.Moreover,he developedfivenewMBAconcentrationsand createdtheInternationalJournalofHospitality, Gaming,andTourism.

PriorRolesandLeadershipinHigher Education

BeforehistimeatStockton,Dr.Ogbuehiheldthe roleofDeanandProfessorofMarketingand InternationalBusinessatClaytonStateUniversity inMetroAtlanta.There,hereorganizedtheSchool ofBusinessAdvisoryBoard,drawinginexecutives frommajorcorporationslikeCoca-Cola,UPS, HomeDepot,andDeltaAirlines.Hisleadership resultedinsuccessfulAACSBreaccreditation, strengthenedcorporatepartnerships,andlaunched aSummerEntrepreneurshipandBusiness Academyforhighschoolstudents.

Inadditiontotheseachievements,Dr.Ogbuehidevelopedthe MajorMentorProgram,pairingupperclassmenwithfreshmenand transferstudents.Hiscontributionsearnedhimrecognitioninthe AtlantaBusinessJournal’s2011“Who’sWho”inhighereducation leadership.HealsoservedontheBoardoftheUnitedWayof MetroAtlanta.

Earlierinhiscareer,Dr.OgbuehiwastheFoundingDeanand ProfessorofBusinessStrategyintheSchoolofBusinessatPark UniversityinKansasCity,Missouri.Heinauguratedthefirst AdvisoryBoard,ledtheinitialaccreditationbyACBSP,and developedtheinitialconceptforanewSchoolofBusiness building.Previously,hewasChairoftheDepartmentofMarketing &FoodMarketingandDirectoroftheM.S.inInternational MarketingProgramattheHaubSchoolofBusinessatSaint Joseph'sUniversityinPhiladelphia.

GlobalInfluenceandPersonalLife

Dr.OgbuehihasalsoservedasaVisitingProfessoratleading universitiesinChina,Germany,Ghana,Jamaica,Kenya,Nigeria, Singapore,theUnitedKingdom,andZimbabwe.Hisinternational experiencehasenrichedhisteachingandresearch,fosteringa globalperspectiveamonghisstudents.

AFulbrightScholar,Dr.Ogbuehiholdsbachelor’sandMBA degreesfromtheUniversityofKentuckyandaPh.D.inBusiness AdministrationfromtheUniversityofMemphis.Heandhiswife Irene,MSWandsocialworker,areblessedwiththreechildren.

CommitmenttoExcellenceinEducation

Dr.Ogbuehihighlyvaluesthefacultyof JohnsonC.SmithUniversity’sCollegeof BusinessandProfessionalStudies.Hepoints outthat “90% of the faculty members hold terminal degrees in their disciplines.” This expertiseiscrucialforprovidingahigh-quality educationandoffersstudentsablendof knowledgeandpracticalexperience.

Dr.Ogbuehiappreciatesthefaculty’s commitmenttoinnovativeteachingmethods. Hehighlightstheiruseofcaseteachingand emphasisonexperientiallearningasessential tohisvisionofadynamiceducational experience.Theseapproaches,hebelieves,help studentsacquirepracticalskillsandinsights relevanttoreal-worldbusinesschallenges.

Furthermore,Dr.Ogbuehivaluesthefaculty’s activeengagementwithlocalbusinessesand non-profitorganizations.Thiscollaboration allowsstudentstoworkonreal-worldprojects, linkingacademictheorywithpractical application.ForDr.Ogbuehi,integrating academicrigorwithindustryinvolvementis keytopreparingstudentsforsuccessful careers.

Abigail

Johnson

Biography, Net Worth & Fidelity Investments

Someinheritwealth,butfewredefineit—AbigailJohnsonisone ofthem.BornintothelegendaryJohnsonfamily,shetransformed FidelityInvestmentsfromatraditionalfinancialfirmintoatechdrivenpowerhouse.AsCEOandChairman,shespearheadedinnovations likecryptocurrencyadoption,low-costindexfunds,anddigitalfinancial services,makingFidelityaleaderinmoderninvesting.

Withanetworthof$35.6billion,Abigailisamongtheworld’srichest women.Butherstoryisn’tjustaboutwealth—it’saboutvision, leadership,andarelentlessdrivetoshapeglobalfinance.Howdidshe achievethis?Let'sdiveintoherjourney,careermilestones,andlasting impactonFidelityInvestments.

Let’shaveaquicklookatAbigailJohnson’slife

EarlyLife

AbigailJohnsonwasbornin1961inBoston,Massachusetts,intothe renownedJohnsonfamily.Hergrandfather,EdwardC.JohnsonII, foundedFidelityInvestments,oneoftheworld'slargestfinancialfirms. Growinguparoundbusinessdiscussionsandinvestmentstrategiesshaped herfutureinfinance.

ShepursuedhereducationatHarvardUniversity,earningaBachelor’s degreeinArtHistory(1984),followedbyanMBAfromHarvard BusinessSchool(1988).Thisequippedherwithbusinessacumen, leadershipskills,andastrongindustrynetwork.

EarlyCareerHighlights:

● TheBostonConsultingGroup(Analyst)–Refinedproblem-solving andstrategicplanningskills

● Familybusinessdiscussions–Developedadeepunderstandingof corporategovernanceandinvestments

Herearlyexposuretofinanceandconsultingexperiencelaidthe foundationforherleadershipatFidelityInvestments.

CareerGrowth

AbigailJohnson’sjourneyatFidelity Investmentsstartedearly.Duringhigh schoolsummers,sheworkedasaservice operator,handlingcustomerorders.After earninganMBAfromHarvardin1988, shejoinedFidelityasanequityanalyst andquicklyprovedherexpertise.Bythe early1990s,shebecameaportfolio manager,showcasingherdeep understandingofinvestments.

Herleadershiprisewasswift:

● 2001–PromotedtoPresidentof FidelityAssetManagement

● 2005–TookchargeasHeadofRetail, Workplace,andInstitutionalBusiness

● 2013–BecamePresidentofFidelity Investments

● 2014–AppointedCEO,succeeding herfather

● 2016–BecameChairman,leading 45,000employeesworldwide

Underherleadership,Fidelityembraced cryptocurrencyinvestmentsin2018, attractedyounginvestors,andpromoted financialinclusion.By2023,revenue surged12%to$28.2billionwhilenet assetflowssoared39%to$647billion. Fidelitynowmanages$5.3trillionin investmentassets,shapingthefutureof globalfinance.

LeadershipandImpactinFidelity Investments

AbigailJohnsonisavisionaryleaderwho blendstraditionwithinnovation.She fosterstransparency,setsambitiousgoals, andensuressteadyprogress.Herresultsdrivenapproachdrivesinformed decisions,whileherempowerment strategypromotesaccountabilityand creativitywithinFidelity

KeyLeadershipMoves:

● CryptocurrencyAdoption(2018)–IntroducedBitcoinandEthertrading forinstitutionalinvestors,positioning Fidelityasafintechleader.

● BoundlessInitiative(2015)–Encouragedyoungwomentoenter finance.

● FidelityBranchRedesign–Enhancedcustomerexperience throughmodernizedservicemodels.

● DigitalTransformation–Shifted focustolow-costindexfundsand digitalplatforms,attractingyounger investors.

FinancialGrowthUnderHer Leadership:

● 2023Revenue:$28.2billion(+12% YoY)

● NetAssetFlows(2023):$647billion (+39%YoY)

● TotalCustomerAssets(2023):$12.6 trillion

● DiscretionaryInvestments:$4.9 trillion

AbigailJohnsonisnowpioneering blockchainandAIadoption,ensuring Fidelitystaysaheadwithher“scan,try, scale”strategy—provingthatinnovation driveslong-termsuccess.

AbigailJohnsonNetWorth

AbigailJohnson’snetworthstandsat $35.6billion,makingheroneofthe richestwomenintheworldandthe wealthiestpersoninMassachusetts.She owns28.5%ofFidelityInvestments, whichmanages$5.5trillioninassets.Her leadershiphasdrivenFidelity’srecordbreaking$28.2billionrevenuein2023.

HerwealthcomesprimarilyfromFidelity,whereshe servesasCEOandChairman.Shehasembraceddigital transformationandcryptocurrencyinvestments,pushing thecompanytowardinnovation.

KeySourcesofWealth:

● FidelityInvestments(Primarysource)

● Annualincomein2023:$7.27billion

● Otherinvestments:HUBUC,GoodMeasures,Iora Health

Throughstrategicleadershipandsmartinvestments, AbigailJohnsonhassolidifiedherplaceasafinancial powerhouse,shapingthefutureofglobalfinance.

KeyTakeaways

AbigailJohnson’sjourneyismorethanjustastoryof inheritedwealth—it’saboutvision,transformation,and leadership.FrommodernizingFidelityInvestmentsto embracingdigitalfinance,shehasreshapedtheindustry. Herearethekeyinsightsfromherinspiringcareer:

● LeadershipEvolution–Rosefromanequity analysttoCEOandChairman,leading45,000 employeesglobally

● FinancialImpact–Underherleadership, Fidelity'srevenuehit$28.2billion(2023),with $12.6trillionintotalcustomerassets.

● InnovationinFinance–Pioneered cryptocurrencyadoptionanddigital transformation,makingFidelityafintechleader

● EmpoweringFutureLeaders–Launched initiativeslikeBoundlesstosupportyoungwomen infinance.

AbigailJohnson’sleadershipprovesthatblending traditionwithinnovationcreateslong-termsuccessin thefinancialworld.

Dr. Norman D. Hall

Leading Simpson University with Vision and Grit

Gritisaqualitythatcombines passionandperseverance forlong-termgoals.It meansbeingabletokeepgoingdespite challenges,setbacks,anddifficult times.Peoplewithgritseelifeasa marathon,usingstaminatoreachthe finishline.

Dr.NormanD.HallisthePresident ofSimpsonUniversitylocatedin Redding,CA,andexemplifiesthis qualityinhiseffortstoimprovethe universitywhilestayingtruetoits mission.Inhisseventhyearas president,Dr.Hallbringsyearsof experienceandastrongcommitmentto resilientleadership.Hebalancesvision withdisciplineandworkshardto overcomechallengesthatneedthe determinationthatgritprovides. SimpsonUniversity’sgrowthduring histenureisproofofDr.Hall’ssteel fabricandindomitablespirit.

AJourneyofServiceandLeadership

Dr.Hallhasbuiltastrongcareerin leadershipatvariousacademic institutions.Hestartedin1987,earning abachelor’sdegreeinBiologyand SociologyfromGreenvilleUniversity. In1989,hecompletedaMasterof ScienceinEducationatSouthern IllinoisUniversity,andin2003,he earnedaDoctorateofEducationin InstitutionalManagementfrom PepperdineUniversity

Hisfirstmajorstepoccurredat SouthernIllinoisUniversity Carbondale,whereheworkedasa graduatehalldirector,managing920 studentsina17-storyresidencehall. Thisexperiencetaughthimimportant skillsincrisismanagement,leadership, andstudentengagement.Akey momentinhiscareerhappenedwhen herespondedtoacrisisinvolvinga studentwhoattemptedsuicide. Holdingthatyoungwoman,hefelta

strongdesiretocreateabetterenvironmentforyoung peopletodevelop.

Next,Dr.HallmovedtotheUniversityofCalifornia, SantaBarbara,whereheworkedasafull-timehall directorandtrainedasarapepreventioneducator

HelaterbecametheDirectorofResidenceLifeat AshlandUniversityandAzusaPacificUniversitybefore returningtoGreenvilleUniversity.There,heservedas VicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentandthenVice PresidentforInternationalization,AlumniAffairs,and ChurchRelations.Duringthistime,Dr.Halldirected theWALKABOUT,a10-daywildernessprogram completewitha2-day“solo”thathelpedstudentsgrow intheirfaithandcharacterwhilebuildingleadership skillsthroughwildernessexplorationinsomeofour nation’smostpristineandremoteforests.

SimpsonUniversity’sLegacyandTransformation

SimpsonUniversitybeganin1921inSeattleasthe SimpsonBibleInstitute.Dr A.B.Simpsonfoundeditto helpstudentsgrowspirituallyandpreparemissionaries forservice,especiallyinthePacificRimregion.The schoolexpandedandmovedtoSanFranciscoin1955 andreceivedaccreditationfromtheWesternAssociation ofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)in1969.In2004,it changeditsnametoSimpsonUniversityandrelocated toRedding,California,aimingtodevelopstudentsin mind,faith,andcharacter.

Today,SimpsonUniversityoffersvariousprograms, including18undergraduatedegrees,4adultstudies degrees,6graduateprograms,and3graduate certificates.Theseprogramsfallunderfourschools:the CollegeofArts&Sciences,theBettyM.DeanSchool ofNursing,theSchoolofAdultandGraduate ProfessionalStudies,andtheA.W.TozerTheological Seminary.Dr.Hallleadstheuniversity,whichstays focusedonitsmissionwhileadaptingtotheneedsof the21stcentury.

Additionally,SimpsonUniversityhasexpandedits curriculumtoincludehigh-demandfieldssuchas DigitalMedia,Engineering,andKinesiology The universityalsohasastrongathleticsprogram, competingintheNationalAssociationofIntercollegiate Athletics(NAIA)andtheCaliforniaPacificConference. Itoffers20intercollegiatesportsandhasnearly405 student-athletes.

NumbersThatReflectVisionandDetermination

SimpsonUniversity’srecentgrowthreflectsDr.Hall’s effortsandstrategicplanning.Overthepastsixyears,the universityhasexperienceda25%increaseinboth traditionalandgraduate/professionalprograms.Notably, Simpson'snursingprogram,whichwasrecognizedasthe top-rankedprograminCaliforniathreeyearsago,boastsa 100%passrateontheNCLEXamongitslastthreecohorts. TheseachievementshaveearnedSimpsonaspotonthe U.S.NewsandWorldReport'sBestCollegeslist.

StrategicPlanningfortheFuture

AsPresident,Dr.Hallemploysastructuredapproachto strategicplanningcalledtheStrategicPlanAction Framework.Eachpillarofthisframework—Assessment, FaithFormation,InnovationandFiscalViability,and Fundraising—supportsSimpson’sgrowthwhileenhancing bothacademicandoperationalquality Toachievethese goals,Dr.Hall’steamutilizesdetailedrubricsthatlinkeach strategicactionsteptoanannualmodifiedzero-based budgetprocessandaretiedtospecificmeasurable outcomes.

AcomprehensivemarketstudyofSimpsonUniversity’s regioninShastaCountyandsurroundingcountieshasledto thelaunchofnewprogramsthataddressbothstudent interestsandindustrydemands.NewofferingsinDigital

Gritisapersonality traitthatinvolvesthe passionandperseverance toachievelong-term goals

Media,Engineering,Kinesiology,SportsManagement,and ComputerInformationSystemshavebeenaddedtothe curriculum.

Additionally,investinginco-curricularactivities,specifically inAthleticssuchaswomen’swrestling,men’svolleyball,and bassfishing,enrichescampuslife,providingstudentswith diverseopportunities.In2022,SimpsonUniversityannounced itwouldbelaunchingfootballasitsnewestsportandhasbeen receivedwithandistheonlyNAIAFootballprogramin California.Theuniversity’sBassFishingteamhasbeena leadingforceinthesport,ranking#1intheWestforfive consecutiveyears.SimpsonUniversityAthleticshasover22 highlycompetitiveprogramsthatcompeteinvarious conferencesandarecurrentlyinthemostsuccessful3-year stretchinSimpsonUniversityAthleticshistory.The university'sBassFishingteamhasbeenaleadingforceinthe sport,ranking#1intheWestforfiveconsecutiveyears.These achievementshighlighttheeffectivecombinationofacademic andco-curriculargrowthunderDr.Hall'sleadership.

FinancialStewardship:ABalancingAct

OneofDr.Hall’sprimaryresponsibilitiesistoensurethe financialsustainabilityofSimpsonUniversity.Astheleaderin strategicplanning,heoverseesstaffrecruitment,budgeting, andfundraisingefforts.Themodifiedzero-basedbudgeting modelusedatSimpsonensuresthateverydollarisaccounted forandlinkedtomeasurableoutcomes.Toachievefinancial sustainability,thepresidenthasprioritizedthedevelopmentof non-tuitionrevenuestreams,includingfundraisingandasset management.

Moreover,graduatesfromSimpsonUniversitycarryan averagestudentdebtof$18,000,whichissignificantlylower thanthenationalaverage.Dr.Halltakesprideinthe university’sfinancialturnaround,highlightedbysixofthebest fiscalyearsinSimpson’s104-yearhistory Thisachievement hasputSimpsononsecurefinancialfooting.

FacingChallengesHead-On

Throughouthiscareer,Dr.Hallhasfacedsignificantchallenges withresilience.Ineveryrole,hehasactivelysoughtmentors whocanofferwisdomandguidance,particularlyduringtough times.Asalifelonglearner,heisdedicatedtocontinuous growth,oftenspendingweekendsstudyingsubjectssuchas diversityeducation,budgetmanagement,andfundraising.For Dr.Hall, hisfaithaswellasongoingpersonaldevelopmentare bothvitaltoeffectiveleadership—aprincipleheshareswith histeamandstudentsalike.

AVisionforSimpson’sFuture

Dr.Hall’sambitionsforSimpsonUniversityextend beyondthecampus.Heenvisionsavibrantinstitution thatgraduates,competentandcourageousleaderswho embodytheuniversity’sChristianvalues.Current campusprojects,suchastheconstructionofaBusiness TechnologyandEngineeringBuildingandplansforan eventscenter,highlightSimpson’sgrowthtrajectory.

TheupcomingeventscenterwillbethelargestclimatecontrolledvenueintheNorthernState,providingspace forcommunityactivities,trackmeets,concerts,and more.ForDr.Hall,eachconstructionproject symbolizesasignificantmilestoneinSimpson’s journeyandastepclosertofulfillingitsmission.

BalancingLeadershipwithLifeBeyondtheOffice

Despitehisdemandingrole,Dr.Hallvalueswork-life balance.Aformerbackpackerandavidcyclist,henow enjoyswalkswithhiswifeanddogsandfindssolacein fly-fishing.Thesemomentsprovidetherestand reflectionheneedstoleadwithclarityandpurpose. Forhim,thesequietmomentshighlighttheimportance ofresilience—aqualityhehascultivatedthroughout hiscareerandoneheinstillsintheSimpson community

AMessageofResilienceandPurpose

Dr.Hall’sjourneyreflectsalifededicatedtoservice,a commitmenthediscoveredinhisyouth.Raisedinthe countryside,helearnedthevaluesofhardworkand faithfromhisparents.Hiscallingbecameclearer duringhistimeasagraduatehalldirector,an experiencethatreinforcedhisdedicationtohelping others.Oneparticularincident,wherehesatwitha distressedstudentuntilhelparrived,deepenedhis senseofpurposeandshapedhisapproachtoleadership andcompassion.

Today,Dr.Hallchannelsthiscommitmentintohis workatSimpsonUniversity,leadingwithavisionthat combinesfaith,determination,andanunwavering dedicationtohiscommunity.Underhisguidance, SimpsonUniversitycontinuestothrive,servingasa beaconoflearning,resilience,andservice.Throughhis leadership,Dr.NormanD.Hallremainsasteadfast advocateforSimpson’smissionandexemplifiesthe verydeterminationheinspiresinothers.

MASTERSIN PUBLICHEALTH

5InDemandCareerstoConsider

So,you’rethinkingaboutaMastersinPublic

Health(MPH)?That’sawesome!Youprobably knowit’sabouthelpingpeopleand communities,butmaybeyou’repicturingmostly doctorsandnurses.Thecoolthingis,theworldof publichealthiswaybiggerandconstantlychanging.

Justtogiveyouanidea,theU.S.BureauofLabor Statistics(BLS)issayingtheeconomy'sgoingtoadd around6.7millionjobsbetween2023and2033,and guesswhat?Agoodchunkofthoseareinpublichealth.

Thatmeansthere’sarealdemandforfolkswiththe rightskills.Inthisblogpost,we'regoingtoskippast someoftheusualrolesanddiveintofivesuper interestingandin-demandcareerpathsyoumightnot haveeventhoughtaboutthatanMPHcantotallyset youupfor

Ifyou’relookingforacareerwhereyoucanreally makeadifferenceandhaveplentyofopportunities, stickaround–we'vegotsomeexcitingstufftoexplore.

TheEvolvingLandscapeofPublicHealth

So,what’sbehindthisgrowingdemandforpublic healthpros?Well,afewbigthingsarehappening. Thinkabouthowmuchourphonesandcomputersare partofourlivesnow–that'stotallytransforming healthcaretoo.

We'reseeingthishugewaveof‘digitalhealth’–things likeappsthattrackyourfitness,onlinedoctorvisits, andhospitalsusingsupersmartcomputersystems.

Togiveyouanideaofjusthowbigthisisgetting,experts arepredictingthehealthcareITmarketisgoingto practicallydoubleinjustafewyears,goingfromaround $360billionin2024toover$730billionby2029!Thatkind ofgrowthtellsyouthattechnologyisbecomingabsolutely centraltohowwemanagehealth,andthatmeansweneed peoplewhogetboththehealthsideandthetechside.

UnconventionalandEmergingMPHCareerPaths

You'reprobablywonderingwhythesespecificMPHcareers arebecomingsoimportant,right?Well,thewaywe approachhealthischanginginafast-forwardway.It’snot justabouttreatingillnessanymore;we’relookingatthe biggerpicture.

Thinkabouthowtechnologyistransforminghealthcare–fromappstoadvanceddatasystems.This‘digitalhealth’ trendishuge,withthemarketexpectedtopracticallydouble soon!Thatshowshowvitalitistohavepeoplewho understandbothhealthandtech.

We’realsorealizingthatthingslikewhereyouliveandyour jobhaveamassiveimpactonyourhealth–somesayupto 80-90%!Publichealthnowtacklesthesebroaderissues.

Plus,theworldissoconnected,andglobalhealthchallenges liketheriseindiseaseslikeheartdiseaseaffecteveryone. Weneedcoordinatedefforts.

Finally,there’sabigpushforprevention–keeping communitieshealthyfromthestart.Allthismeanspublic healthisbecomingreallydiverse,needinglotsofdifferent skills.

Here'saquickguidetoshowcasethe growingdemandforMaster’sinPublic Healthprofessionals

1. PublicHealthInformatics/Data Science

Howdoweactuallyknowifapublic healthprogramisworking,orhowcan wepredictthenexthealthscare?Well,a hugepartofitcomesdowntodata.And that’swhereyoucanstepupinthe spotlightwithyourmastersinpublic health,specializingininformaticsand datascience.They’relikedetectives,but insteadofsolvingcrimes,they’re uncoveringpatternsinmassiveamounts ofhealthinfotohelpourcommunities. It’saprettybigdeal,actually–the amountofmoneybeinginvestedinthis areaismassive,withtheglobalmarket for‘bigdata’inhealthcarehittingaround $67billionrecently

Thinkofitthisway:hospitalsarelike giantdatafactories,churningouttonsof informationeverysingleday.Butgetthis –we’reonlyreallyusingatinyfractionof it.Imaginealltheinsightsjustwaitingto bediscovered!That’sanexciting opportunityforpeoplewiththeseskills.

Job Titles You Might See:

● DataAnalyst

● HealthInformaticist

● Biostatistician(non-researchfocus)

● PublicHealthInformaticsSpecialist

Key Skills You’ll Need:

● Statisticalanalysis

● Datavisualization

● Databasemanagement

● Programming(R,Python)

Theseprofessionalsarebasicallythe backboneformakingsmart,evidencebaseddecisionsinpublichealth,which ultimatelyleadtohealthierlivesfor everyone.

2. ClimateChangeandHealthSpecialist

Youknowhowmuchwehearaboutclimatechangeaffecting theplanet?Well,it’shavingahugeimpactonourhealthtoo. Forthosewithamastersinpublichealth,specializingin climatechangeandhealthmeanstacklingissueslikethefact thatheat-relateddeathsareprojectedtomorethandoubleby the2050s,andasthmacasescouldjumpbyupto11%with morewarming.Eventhespreadofdiseasescarriedbyinsects isontherise,accordingtotheIPCC.

Thinkaboutthesheerscaleofit–in2023alone,over32 millionpeopleweredisplacedbyweather-relateddisasters! Thisisagrowingfieldwhereyoucanreallymakeadifference.

Job Titles You Might See:

● EnvironmentalHealthConsultant(climatefocus)

● ClimateandHealthPolicyAdvisor

● SustainabilityOfficer(healthcare/publichealth)

● PublicHealthPreparednessPlanner(climateevents)

Key Skills You’ll Need:

● Environmentalscience

● Epidemiology

● Policyanalysis

● Riskassessment

● Communication

Professionalsinthisareaarevitalforunderstandingand addressingthehealthconsequencesofourchangingclimate, protectingcommunitiesfromthesegrowingthreats.

3. HealthCommunicationandMarketingSpecialist

Thinkabouthowmuchinformationwegetonlinethesedays–itplaysahugeroleinourhealthchoices!Forthoseholding theirdegreeofmastersinpublichealthfocusingonhealth communicationandmarketing,thejobisallaboutgettingthe righthealthinfototherightpeopleinawaytheyunderstand andtrust.We’veevenseenhowpowerfulitcanbe–studies showsocialmediacampaignshaveledtoanestimated7 millionadditionalpeoplegettingvaccinated!

Job Titles You Might See:

● HealthCommunicationsSpecialist

● PublicRelationsOfficer(healthorganizations)

● HealthMarketingManager

● SocialMediaManager(publichealth)

Key Skills You’ll Need:

● Writing

● Publicspeaking

● Digitalmarketing

● Socialmediamanagement

● Audienceanalysis

● Healthliteracy

Thesespecialistsarethestorytellersofpublichealth, makingvitalinformationaccessibleandmotivating positivechangeincommunities.

4. GlobalHealthSecurityAnalyst

Youknow,aftertherecentglobalhealthscares,itmakes youthinkaboutwho’sworkingtokeepussafe worldwide,right?That’swhatfolkswithamastersin publichealthspecializinginglobalhealthsecuritydo–they’rethefirstdefenseagainstpandemicsand outbreaks.

Andthere’sarealcommitmenttothis.U.S.fundingfor globalhealthsecurityleapedfromaround$500million toover$1.6billion.Wecangivethiscredittoeventslike EbolaandCOVID-19,whichshowhowseriouslyit’s taken.Plus,countriescollaborategloballythrough initiativesliketheGlobalHealthSecurityAgenda,with 70nationsworkingtogether

Job Titles You Might See:

● GlobalHealthSecurityAnalyst

● EpidemicIntelligenceOfficer

● PublicHealthEmergencyPreparednessSpecialist

● BiosecurityAnalyst

Key Skills You’ll Need:

It'snotjustaboutshoutingfromtherooftops,though.It'sabout understandingyouraudience,usingtherightchannels(like socialmedia,whichhealthcareconsumersincreasingly expect),andmakingsuretheinformationisclearandeasyto grasp.Thisiskeytotacklingmisinformationandempowering peopletomakehealthychoices.

● Epidemiology

● Infectiousdiseaseknowledge

● Riskassessment

● Internationalrelations

● Policyanalysis

Theseprofessionalsarevitalforprotectingtheworldfrom healthcrises.

5. PlanetaryHealthAdvocate/Specialist

Isn’titeye-openingtorealizejusthowconnectedourhealth istotheplanet’s?Forsomeonewithamastersinpublic health,passionateaboutplanetaryhealth,it’sallabout protectingthatvitallink.Thinkaboutthis:we’velosta staggering73%oftheworld’smonitoredwildlife populationssince1970!That’snotjustaboutnature;this massivebiodiversitylosscanseriouslymesswithourown healthandincreasetheriskofnewdiseases.

Thenyou’vegottheairwebreathe–amajorglobalcrisis thatcausesmillionsofdeathseachyearduetopollution.It reallymakesyouthinkabouttheimpactwe’rehaving.Even thelossofwetlands,whichhaveseena35%decline globally,hasahugeknock-oneffectonouraccesstoclean waterandcanincreasewaterborneillnesses.

Job Titles You Might See:

● PlanetaryHealthResearcher

● EnvironmentalPolicyAnalyst(healthfocus)

● SustainabilityManager(healthcare)

● AdvocacyOfficer(environmentalhealthorgs)

Key Skills You’ll Need:

● Environmentalscience

● Ecology

● Publichealthprinciples

● Policyadvocacy

● Systemsthinking

Thesearethepeoplewhoseethebigpictureandare dedicatedtocreatingahealthyfutureforbothpeopleand ourplanet.

TransferableSkills:TheFoundationforDiverseRoles

Thinkaboutgrabbingamastersinpublichealth–it’slike unlockingasuperusefulsetofabilitiesthatyoucanusein allsortsofunexpectedplaces,notjusttraditionalhealth jobs.Youbecomearealdetectivewithdata,figuringout whythingsarehappeningincommunities,whichissuper valuablefortacklinganycomplexproblem.Plus,youlearn howtofindoutwhatactuallyworksthroughresearch,and youbecomeaproatplanningandmakingthingshappen–turningbigideasintorealprogramsthathelppeople.

Butthecoolthingis,youalsogetreallygoodattalkingto peopleandmakingyourcase–that'sadvocacy!Andyou learnhowtodoallthisethically,whilebeingastrong leaderandteamplayer.It'sthismixofskillsthatmakes MPHgradssoadaptableandreadytojumpintoallkinds ofinterestingroleswheretheycanmakearealdifference.

NavigatingYourPathtoanUnconventionalMPH Career

Thinkingofamastersinpublichealthbutwanttocarve yourownniche?StartbydiggingdeepintodifferentMPH programsandspecializations–don’tjuststicktotheusual options!Crucially,seekoutinternshipsandpracticum experiencesinthespecificareayou’reinterestedin; practicalexperienceisgold.Networklikecrazy–attend conferences,joinprofessionalgroups,andconnectwith peopleonLinkedIn.Ifitalignswithyourgoals,consider combiningyourMPHwithstudiesinanotherfieldlike datascienceorenvironmentalstudies.Bybeingproactive andexploringtheseavenues,youcanabsolutelyforgea uniqueandimpactfulMPHcareerpath.

KeyTakeaways

So,you’reattheendofthisandmaybethinking,‘An MPH...butnottheusual?’That’sexactlythepoint!The worldneedsyourpassioninsomanynewways.Don’tfeel boxedinbytraditionalroles.

Here'sthelowdown:

● Think‘BeyondtheBox’:YourMPHcanbeaticket tounexpectedfieldsyougenuinelycareabout.

● YourInterestsMatter:Seriously,ifclimatechange ordataexcitesyou,there'sapublichealthpathforit.

● GetYourFeetWet:Internshipsinyourquirkyniche? Absolutelycrucial.

● Connect,Connect,Connect:Thosecoffeechatsand LinkedInconnections?They'reyoursecretweapon.

● MixItUp:Thatothersubjectyoulove?Seeifyou canblenditwithyourMPH.

Ultimately,yourmastersinpublichealthcanbeabout craftingacareerthatfeelstotallyyouandletsyoutackle thebighealthchallengesinawaythatlightsyouup.Go explorethoseamazingpossibilities!

Linda G. Mills | President

New York University

Linda G. Mills

Forging a Resilient Future at New York University

LindaG.Millsembodiestheessenceofleadership rootedinresilience,innovation,andtransformative impact.Asthe17thPresidentofNewYork University,shebringsalegacyofpioneeringthoughtand actiontoherrole,withaclearvisionthatvaluesjustice, recovery,andintellectualfortitude.

SinceJuly1,2023,MillshassteeredNYUwithanapproach thatcombinesdeepacademicinsightwithreal-world implications.HerpositionastheLisaEllenGoldbergProfessor ofSocialWork,PublicPolicy,andLaw,alongsideher foundationalworkattheNYUCenteronViolenceand Recovery,underscoreshercommitmenttoadvancingthewellbeingofindividualsandcommunities.Afellowofthe AmericanAcademyofSocialWorkandSocialWelfare,Mills exemplifiesscholarlyexcellenceanddedicationtosocietal improvement.

Mills’backgroundissteepedinpersonalhistory,influencedby herfamily’sexperiencesduringtheHolocaust.Hermother’s survival,havingfledViennain1939,andhergreatgrandmother’stragiclossinRigaunderNazirule,have informedherworkonjusticeandresilience.Thisdeeply personallegacyhasbeenadrivingforcebehindher commitmenttostudyingtrauma,domesticviolence,and systemicbias.Herscholarship,backedbysignificantfunding fromtheNationalScienceFoundationandtheNational InstituteofJustice,hasreshapedtreatmentpracticesin domesticviolence,influencingjurisdictionsacrosstheUnited Statesthroughherinnovativerestorativejusticeprograms.

FromherearlydaysatNYUasanAssociateProfessorin1999, Millsquicklyrosethroughtheranks,achievingfull professorshipby2001.In2002,shetookontheroleofVice Provost,laterbecomingSeniorViceProvostforUndergraduate EducationandUniversityLife.Hervisioncontinuedtoexpand NYU’sglobalfootprint,eventuallyservingasViceChancellor andSeniorViceProvostforGlobalProgramsandUniversity Lifein2012.Thisjourneyreflectsherstrategicforesightand unrelentingpursuitofexcellence.

Mills’academiccredentialsrevealasolidfoundation:a Ph.D.inHealthPolicyfromBrandeisUniversity,an MSWfromSanFranciscoStateUniversity,aJDfrom theUniversityofCalifornia,SanFrancisco,andaBA fromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Irvine.Heracademic journey,enrichedbyaPewScholardesignation,further cementsherasaleadercommittedtobothintellectual andprofessionalintegrity

Beyondherrolesinacademiaandadministration,Mills standsoutasarespectedauthorandfilmmaker.Her extensivepublicationrecordincludesarticlesin renownedjournalssuchas Harvard Law Review, Cornell Law Review, Journal of Experimental Criminology,and Nature: Human Behavior.Herbooks, publishedbyleadingacademicpresses,reflecther intellectualrigoranddedicationtocomplexsocial issues.Mills’documentaryworkhasalsogainedwide acclaim,withherfilmsdebutingathigh-profilefestivals likeTribecaandreachingglobalaudiences,including millionsonABC.

AsLindaG.MillsleadsNewYorkUniversity,she bringsaperspectivethatblendshighacademic standardswithacommitmenttosocietalprogress.Her journeyreflectsauniqueblendofresilience, scholarship,andstrategicthinking,embodyingalegacy ofleadershipthatdrivesNYUtowardanimpactful future.

TOP 7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT to Get in 2025

CERTIFICATIONS

Projectmanagerswhoreachtoppositionsintheircareersachieve thisremarkablesuccesswiththehelpofprojectmanagement certifications.ProjectmanagementcredentialscalledPMCs representthesecretsystemforfastcareergrowth.

Thesespecializedcredentialsproveyourfactualcapabilitytomanage projectsefficientlywhiledemonstratingyourexpertiseforleadingteams anddeliveringgoodresultstoemployers.

APMCdemonstratesyourexperiencelevelaswellasyourofficial recognitionbytheindustry Thecertificationsfunctionasabridgethatleads bothnovicesandseasonedexpertstowardimprovedemploymentprospects togetherwithgreaterincomepotential.

ThesearchhasbeguntoidentifythebestPMCswhichwillboostyour careeradvancementduring2025.Thefollowingsectionwilldiscussthe essential7projectmanagementcertificationsthatserveasessentialsteps forcareerprogression.

Herearethetop7project managementcertificationsforyouin 2025.

1.AgileCertifiedPractitioner

2.AssociateinProjectManagement

3.CertifiedAssociateinProject Management

4.CertifiedProjectDirector

5.CertifiedScrumMaster

6.MasterProjectManager

7.ProfessionalinProjectManagement

A quick comparison of Top Project Management Certifications.

CertificationName

EligibilityCriteria FocusAreas WhoIsItFor?

• Secondarydegree.

AgileCertified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

AssociateinProject Management(APM)

CertifiedAssociatein ProjectManagement (CAPM)

CertifiedProject Director (CPD)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

MasterProject Manager (MPM)

Professionalin ProjectManagement (PPM)

• 21contacthoursofagile practicestraining.

• 12monthsofgeneralproject experienceinthelast5years.

• 8monthsofagileproject experienceinthelast3years.

Agilepracticesutilize multipleframeworks whichincludeScrum alongsideKanbanand Lean.

• Noformalrequirement. Basicprinciplesof projectmanagement.

• Highschooldiplomaor equivalent

• 23hoursofprojectmanagement education.

• Bachelor’sdegreeorhigher.

Fundamentalproject managementknowledge.

Advancedproject management,focusing oncomplexprojectsand programs.

Projectmanagersand teammembersinagile environments.

• Attendanceina16-hour trainingcourse.

Scrummethodologyand teamdynamics.

Beginnersandentrylevelprofessionalsin projectmanagement.

Newprojectmanagers andthoseseekingto enterthefield.

Experiencedproject managersand executives.

Individualsseekingto manageagileteams usingScrum.

• Accrediteddegreeinproject management-3+yearsof experience.

Comprehensiveproject managementskills.

Seniorprojectmanagers andexecutives.

• CompletionofthePPMexam.

Projectplanning, execution,control,and completion.

Projectmanagers lookingtoenhancetheir qualifications.

Let’stakeacloserlookatthesetop7PMC

1.AgileCertifiedPractitioner(PMI-ACP)

● Roles:AgileProjectManager,ScrumMaster

● Industries:IT,SoftwareDevelopment,Consulting

● AverageSalary(Approx.):$98,000–$130,000

OrganizationsneedPMI-ACPcertification practitionersbecausetheyarerapidlyimplementing agileprojectmanagementframeworks.Agile practitionersnowrequirebyorganizationsatarateof 37%higherthanfiveyearsagobecauseorganizations implementagileprojectmanagementacrossdifferent sectorsaccordingtoPMI.

2.AssociateinProjectManagement(APM)

● Roles:ProjectCoordinator,JuniorProjectManager

● Industries:VariousIndustries

● AverageSalary(Approx.):$60,000–$80,000

GettingcertifiedbyAPMrepresentsaccesstoproject managementfundamentals.Theincreaseofformal traininginprojectmanagementhasboostedthefuture marketdemandforAPM-certifiedprofessionalsso organizationscanimprovetheirprojectmanagement skills.

3.CertifiedAssociateinProjectManagement (CAPM)

● Roles:AssistantProjectManager,ProjectTeam Member

● Industries:Construction,IT,Healthcare

● AverageSalary(Approx.):$65,000–$85,000

TheCAPMcertificationholdsinternational recognitionwhichmakesitfitbestfornewcomersto projectmanagement.CAPMcertificationholdersgain approximately20%moresalarythantheirnoncertifiedprojectmanagementcolleaguesaccordingto thePMI.Morebusinessesareprioritizingofficial qualificationswhichdrivesincreasedacceptanceof thiscertification.

4.CertifiedProjectDirector(CPD)

● Roles:ProgramManager,SeniorProjectDirector

● Industries:LargeCorporations,Government

● AverageSalary(Approx.):$120,000–$180,000

TheCPDcertificationfollowsspecifications designedforexperiencedmanagersofintricate projects.Organizationshavewitnesseda30% increaseintheirdemandforCPD-certified professionalsoverthepastfewyearsbecause experiencedleadersnowleadmajorinitiatives.

5.CertifiedScrumMaster(CSM)

● Roles:ScrumMaster,AgileCoach

● Industries:IT,SoftwareDevelopment

● AverageSalary(Approx.):$95,000–$120,000

ForteamsembracingagilemethodologiestheCSM certificationdeliverskeyknowledgeaboutthe Scrumframeworkwhileservingasamandatory requirementforagileadoption.Companies currentlyseekCSM-certifiedprofessionalsbecause Scrumadoptionhasseena20%riseduringthe previousyearandcontinuestoriseinvarious industries.

6.MasterProjectManager(MPM)

● Roles:SeniorProjectManager

● Industries:Engineering,Construction

● AverageSalary(Approx.):$110,000–$150,000

TheMPMcertificationdemonstratessuperior projectmanagementexpertiseforitsholders. ProjectmanagementprofessionalsholdingMPM certificationhavebecomecrucialduetorapidly risingindustrydemandwhichnowexceeds15% comparedtothepast.ThismakesMPM certificationavitaltoolformanaginglarge-scale importantprojects.

7.ProfessionalinProjectManagement(PPM)

● Roles:ProjectManager

● Industries:VariousIndustries

● AverageSalary(Approx.):$90,000–$130,000

ThePPMcertificationconsistsofpracticalproject managementskillsfocusedspecificallyfor professionalswithworkexperience.Certified professionalsinPPMdemonstratesignificantskill acquisitionbecausejobopportunitiesfortheir designationexperienceda22%surgeduringthe previousyear

TrendsShapingProjectManagementin2025

Projectmanagementfacesrapidchangesinitsindustry thuscertificationsserveasvitaltoolstomaintain professionalcompetitiveness.Here’showtheindustry isevolving:

● AIIntegration:Projectmanagementexperts projectthat80%ofworktaskswillbeautomated bytheyear2030.ProjectManagement Certificationsrepresentarequirementfor professionalswhoneedtoremainrelevantacross AI-basedindustries.

● HybridMethodologies:Traditionalproject managementapproachesnowjoinforceswith agilemethodsaspractitionersimplementthis combinedmethodologymorefrequently.Project managersareadoptingthisapproachatan increasingratethusmakinghybrid-focused certificationshighlyvaluableassets.

● PowerSkills:Professionalcompetenceregarding communicationskillsandproblem-solvinghas neverbeenmoreessentialintoday’senvironment. Organizationsdemonstratestrongprojectsuccess whentheypossessadvancedsoftskillsleadingtoa 72% successrate.Gettingcertifiedinskillsthat highlightthisdomainwillboostyourchancesin today’smarket.

● RemoteWork:Sincealargeportionofproject managementnowtakesplaceeitherinremote workorhybridlocationsprofessionalsneed certificationsthatteachthemaboutvirtualteam management.

● Data-DrivenDecisions:Performancedata applicationsdeliverhighersuccessratesfor projects.Thecombinationofprojectmanagement certificationsincludingdataanalyticalcomponents createsstrongerdecision-makingabilities.

● Sustainability:Asenvironmentalresponsibility expandscompanieswillincreasinglydesire regulationsthatintegratesustainabilityintotheir framework.

Developingproperprojectmanagementcertifications preparesyoutofacethetransformativetrendswhich modernizetheindustryfuture.

KeyTakeaways

Asyouconsiderthebestprojectmanagement certificationsforyourcareer,keepthesetop5 keytakeawaysinmind:

● PMCsValidateYourExpertise:Project managementcertificationprovides evidenceofyourprojecthandlingexpertise whichboostsbothcareeropportunitiesand earningpotential.

● CertificationsforAllCareerLevels:All professionaldevelopmentstagesinproject managementcorrespondtospecific certificationoptionsthatrangefromfirsttime(APM,CAPM)tomostadvanced (CPD,MPM).

● In-DemandAgileCertifications:A growingnumberofindustriesthatuseagile methodologiesfindstrongvalueinPMIACPandCSMcertificationswhichboosts theirsoftwaredevelopmentandITsectors.

● Industry-SpecificBenefits:Project managementcertificationsfindacceptance throughoutdiversebusinesssectorswhich temperstheirrelevancetohealthcareand building-relatedconcernsinadditionto extensiveorganizations.

● AdaptingtoFutureTrends:Certifications focusingonArtificialIntelligencetogether withhybridmethodologiesandremote workandsustainabilityrepresentvital growthareasforprojectmanagementaswe approach2025.

Youwillenhanceyourcertificationselection capabilitieswhenyouconsiderthesetakeaways tomatchyourcareerambitionswithyour industry'scurrenttrends.

Mirt Marn

Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders through Accessible Education

MirtaM.Martin,Ph.D.,hasalifestorythat demonstratesresilience,determination,anda strongcommitmenttoeducation.Shecamefrom communistCuba,whereshelefteverything behindwithhergrandmotherandsisterin pursuitoffreedom.TheyarrivedintheUnited Stateswhenshewas14yearsold.Facingthe challengesofanewcountryandlanguage,Mirta workedtirelessly,jugglingafull-timejob,high school,andCollegetosupportherfamily.

Sheachievedhighereducationthroughhard work,sacrifice,andscholarships.This transformativeexperiencefueledherdedication topromotingopportunitiesforanyonewiththe ambitiontopursueapost-secondarydegree.

Afterasuccessfulbankingcareer,Mirta switchedtoeducation,drivenbyadesirefor flexibilitytoinstillfamilyvaluesandadeep understandingoftheneedforincreaseddiversity andaccessibilityinhighereducation.

Mirtahasadiversecorporatebackground, rangingfromabranchmanagertraineetoa seniorvicepresidentinoneofthelargestU.S. banks.Shetransitionedseamlesslyinto academia,whereshehasheldpivotalrolesasa facultymember,executivevicepresident, foundationexecutivedirector,dean,andtrustee foraCommunityCollegesystem.Her leadershipjourneyencompassesthree presidenciesatdifferentcollegesand universities.

DynamicLeadershipinHigherEducation

AstheCollegePresidentandChiefExecutive OfficerofFerrumCollege,Mirtahasa multifacetedrolewithacentralfocusonservant leadership.Sheistheforemostadvocateforthe institution’smission,students,alumni,faculty, andstaff.ShecollaboratescloselywiththeBoard ofTrusteestospearheadthestrategicdirectionof theCollegeandoverseetheimplementationof keyprogramsandtheinstitution’soverall strategicplan.

Mirtaalsoensuresthefiscalaccountabilityand stabilityoftheCollege,avitalresponsibilityfor theinstitution’ssustainedsuccess.Shecultivates relationshipsandpartnershipswithdiverse stakeholders,includingbusiness,academic,and governmententities.Asa“friends-raiser”and fundraiser,sheactivelyseekssupportforthe Collegeanditsstudents,contributingtothe financialwell-beingandgrowthofthe institution.

Additionally,Mirtaisactivelyengagedinstudent recruitmentandretentionefforts.Sheservesas thechiefcheerleaderforstudents,supporting theiracademicpursuits,athleticendeavors, artisticexpressions,andserviceinitiatives.Her leadershipembodiesaholisticapproachthatgoes beyondadministrativeduties.Sheemphasizesa commitmenttothewell-beingandsuccessofthe Collegecommunityacrossvariousdomains.

Ask bold questions, be innovative, always do the right thing – especially when no one is looking - and dream big!

EvolutionofFerrumCollege

FerrumCollege,foundedin1913bytheMethodist Women’sMissionarySociety,standsasatestamentto theirvisionaryefforts.Theyestablisheditasa Christiantrainingschool.TheCollegeevolvedfroma gradedelementary-secondaryinstitutioninitsearly daystoaJuniorCollegein1940andthentoafouryearbaccalaureateinstitutionin1974.Rootedina missiontoprovideeducationalopportunitiesforthe youthofSouthwestVirginia,FerrumCollegehas continuallyuphelditscommitmenttobeingabeacon oflearningforthosewithlimitedaccesstoformal education.

Today,FerrumCollegeproudlymaintainsitsidentity asVirginia’sCollegeofOpportunity.Ithasoneofthe mostdiversestudentbodiesinthenation,comprising individualsfromVirginia,theUnitedStates,andover 40countries.FerrumCollegeoffersabroadspectrum ofover80programsofstudy,certificates,minors,and fourmaster’sdegrees,ensuringacomprehensive educationalexperience.

VisionforCommunityEngagementand EducationalExcellence

MirtaplaysapivotalroleintakingFerrumCollege’s missionandvisiontothecommunity.Shefostersa strongconnectionbetweentheinstitutionandthe broaderpublic.Mirtashowcasestheincredibletalents andsuccessesofstudents,faculty,andstaff.Shenot onlyhighlightstheachievementswithintheCollege butalsostrengthenstieswiththesurrounding community

Moreover,Mirtaemphasizescultivatingacultureofinnovationand excellence.Shealignsthiswithprovidingasuperbeducationatan affordableprice.Herstrategicleadershipfocusesoncreatingan environmentrichinhands-onopportunities,comprehensive academicsupport,andthedevelopmentofin-demandjobskills.This approachenhancestheeducationalexperienceforstudents.Italso ensuresthatFerrumCollegeremainsrelevantandresponsivetothe needsofbothitsstudentsandtheevolvingjobmarket.

CraftingaUniqueSupportEcosystem

MirtahasimplementedacomprehensiveapproachatFerrumCollege toprovideextensivesupportservices.Sherecognizestheevolving needsoftoday’sdiversestudentbody.Mirtaalsoacknowledgesthe amplifiedchallengesresultingfromthepandemic.Shehas strategicallyaddressedbothacademicandemotionalpreparedness througharangeofresources.

TheCollege’scommitmenttoholisticsupportisevidentinthe diverseservicesitoffers.Theyspantutoring,writing,math,career guidance,andmentalhealthandwellnesscenters.Mirtahasfostered arobustmentorshipprogramthatenhancestheoverallstudent experience.Itprovidesguidanceandsupportbeyondtheacademic realm.Additionally,theCollegeintegratesserviceopportunitiesand internshipsintotheCollegeexperience.Theyofferstudentsa competitiveadvantageastheytransitionintotheprofessionalworld.

TransformativeInitiativesforAccessibleEducation, Affordability,andWorkforceReadiness

Mirtarecognizesthepressingissuesinthecurrenteducationsystem, especiallyCollegepreparedness,cost,andvalue.Shehas implementedtransformativeinitiativesatFerrumCollegetoaddress theseconcernsdirectly,acknowledgingthegrowingquestionsabout theaffordabilityofaCollegedegree.

ShelaunchedthePANTHERPROMISE,atangibleeffortto makeeducationaccessible.Itprovidesfreetuitionfor qualifyingVirginiaresidents.Thisinitiative,alongwith additionalout-of-stategrants,reflectsacommitmentto welcomingstudentsfromdiversebackgroundsand addressingfinancialneeds.

Moreover,inastrategicmovetobetteralignwiththe evolvingneedsofindustryandtheaspirationsoftoday’s students,FerrumCollegeexpandeditsacademicframework fromthreetosixdistinctschools,eachofferingspecialized programsforadiversestudentbody:SchoolofArtsand Humanities,SchoolofBusinessandTechnology,Schoolof NursingandAlliedHealth,SchoolofScienceand Agriculture,SchoolofEducationandBehavioralSciences, andSchoolofGraduateandOnlineStudies.

Mirtaalsotookaboldsteptoconfrontthecostandvalue challengebylowering2024tuitionby$10,000.This strategicmovealignswithFerrumCollege’smissionasthe “CollegeofOpportunity.”Itemphasizesacommitmentto providingasuperbeducationthatisbothproudand affordable.

Toensuregraduatesarewell-equippedfortheevolving demandsoftheworkforce,Mirtaisactivelyexpandingand redesigningthecurriculum.Sheaimstoprovidestudents withnotonlyknowledgebutalsopracticalskillsand experiencessoughtbyindustries.Additionally,she introducedstackableworkforcecertificatesfornontraditionalstudents.TheyawardCollegecreditupon completionandfurtheralignwiththeCollege’scommitment tomeetingthediverseneedsofitsstudentpopulation.

BalancingPassionandPurpose

Mirtabalancesherworkandlifebyembracing hergenuinepassionforherroleasaCollege president.Sheacknowledgesthedemandsof thejob,butshefindsfulfillmentinexpanding opportunitiesforstudentsandadvocatingfor thetransformativepowerofaCollege education.Theadage “if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life” rings trueforher.Italleviatesthechallenges associatedwiththeoften24/7natureoftherole.

Mirtaactivelyengagesinotherintereststo infusejoyandvarietyintoherlife.She cherishesmomentsspentaroundstudents, attendingtheiragriculturalfairs,poster presentations,theaterandmusicperformances, andsportsevents.Sheistheloudestvoiceinthe crowdwhencheeringthemon.Thisreflectsnot onlyherdedicationtotheinstitutionbutalso hergenuineconnectionwiththestudent community

Mirtaprioritizespersonalinterestssuchas travelingtolearnaboutdifferentcultures, indulginginherloveforlanguages,music,and art,spendingqualitytimewithfamilyand friends,enjoyingthecompanyofanimals,and baskinginthebeautyoftheocean.Her multifacetedinterestsserveasoutletsfor relaxationandrejuvenation.Theycontributeto awell-roundedandbalancedlifestyle.