Catherine A. Minnis Catherine A. Minnis (MBA ’97, BBA ’93) is an alumna who works hard to improve the quality of life for Miami-Dade residents. Currently, she serves as regional coordinator of the Team Metro Kendall office, responsible for managing a service center that provides outreach, education, and service excellence throughout districts 7, 8, 9, […]
Tag: Alumni Profile
Alumnus leads Miami-Dade College's Wolfson campus to new heights.
Rolando Montoya Rolando Montoya’s (PhD ’03, MS ’85) appreciation for diversity and international perspective help him run a major educational and cultural institution in South Florida. The role of a lifelong student and educator has prepared him for his current responsibilities as president of the Wolfson campus, Miami-Dade College. A native of Cuba, he grew […]
Alumnus Carlos Gutierrez finds Evening MBA pays off.
Carlos Gutierrez Carlos Gutierrez (MBA ’06) a native of Honduras, made his way to the United States by obtaining a scholarship to attend Louisiana State University. He received a bachelor of science in international business and finance in 1996. After graduation, he wanted to be involved in international business and thought Miami would be a […]
Alumnus’ dream moves to fruition thanks to BBA+ Weekend.
Daniel Previlon (BBA ‘06) is an inspirational young man who grew up in the heart of “Little Haiti” in Miami, Florida. He overcame many obstacles and pushed through difficult circumstances with encouragement from his single mother and his older brother. Daniel Previlon His older brother, Carl Previlon, was his mentor and supported his passion and […]
Alumna’s career attains new heights.
Heather Freeland (IMBA ’03, BBA ’00) has moved up in the world: to 8,000-plus feet. In her new position as special events and sales manager for The Club at Cordillera (cordillera-vail.com) in Vail, Colorado, she has a different perspective on the value of her experiences in the college—experiences that helped her win the job and […]
Alumnus Alfredo Lardizabal helps grow family business.
Have you enjoyed sweet plantain slices, fried plantains, stuffed plantains, or yucca fries lately? If so, the plantains or yucca probably originated from a company called Mercadagro International Corporation (MIC Food). College alumnus Alfredo Lardizabal (BBA ’94) is vice president of sales and marketing for his family’s business, MIC Food. MIC Food, a large umbrella firm […]
Alumna credits her parents and education for her success.
Diana Montenegro Diana Montenegro (BBA ’86) attributes her success to her parents and her upbringing. Her parents, college-educated Cuban immigrants who didn’t speak any English, obtained domestic jobs upon their arrival in the U.S. and worked hard to obtain a better quality of life. They were great role models, she said, full of ambition and […]
Alumnus Alex Garcia leads upscale real estate boutique.
Alex Garcia (MS ’80, BACC ’74) stands overlooking the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean admiring its beauty. He is standing on the back terrace of his office, IL Villaggio Realty, of which he is the principal and founder. Alex Garcia IL Villaggio Realty is a leading South Beach boutique realty company specializing in upscale waterfront properties. […]
Meet Bill Wilson: An alumnus who knows how to network.
There is one thing Bill Wilson (MBA ’06, BBA ’04) knows: how to network. Wilson is a young, up- and-coming professional in government, born and raised right here in South Florida. He always has been a very proud Floridian. He was accepted to numerous universities, but when he visited Florida International University, he knew that […]
Alex Vega exemplifies the best in college’s alumni.
In our dynamic community, it’s not surprising to discover our college’s alumni are making huge strides in a variety of industries. Not only are our 30,000 plus business school alumni empowered with the knowledge they acquired in the college, but also, they possess the drive and integrity to lead South Florida’s future. Alex Vega Take […]