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Madeline Pumariega

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President at Miami Dade College
📍 Miami, Florida, United States

Madeline Pumariega is the first female president of Miami Dade College (MDC), where she champions workforce innovation and student success. Her career spans leadership roles including Chancellor of the Florida College System and President of Take Stock in Children. She earned her Master of Education from Florida Atlantic University and began her own academic journey at MDC.

Deeply influenced by her familys immigrant story and her mothers career as a teacher, Pumariega is passionate about community and giving back. A former college basketball player and coach, she values teamwork and perseverance. She is the proud mother of one daughter and enjoys all of Floridas beaches, from Miami to Destin.

Unique fact: She is an alumna of Miami Dade College, the very institution she now leads, having first attended as a student-athlete.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Madeline shows up

Thoughtful In Approach
Slow To Decisions
Social Proof Driven

They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally. They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization.

Priorities

Topics Madeline cares about

Workforce Development
Prioritizes aligning higher education programs with the skills needed in key industries to ensure graduates are prepared for the future of work and can enter the workforce immediately.
Higher Education Innovation
Focuses on creating new learning modalities, like MDC Live, and leveraging technology to reimagine the student experience and meet evolving expectations.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
President
Miami Dade College
5-2019 - 1-2021
Executive Vice President & Provost
Tallahassee Community College
1-2019 - 2020
Affiliate Professor
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
8-2015 - 12-2018
Chancellor
The Florida College System
8-2013 - 8-2015
President & CEO
Take Stock in Children of Florida (State HQ)
In the press

Media appearances

Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega - Podomatic. Featured in Economic Club of Florida (Podomatic)
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Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega on faith and .... Featured in We Over Me
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate
Barry University
Master of Education (MEd)
Florida Atlantic University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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