Madeline Pumariega is the fifth and first female president of Miami Dade College, the institution she attended decades earlier as a student-athlete. She has prioritized working with industry, tailoring programs that deliver talent. Her transformative approach accelerates students’ entry into the workforce upon the completion of rapid credentials or degrees.
Before becoming president, Pumariega was appointed the first female and Hispanic chancellor of the Florida College System. In 2019, she became the executive vice president and provost of Tallahassee Community College. She previously served as president of Take Stock in Children. She’s hit the ground running since starting in January 2021, focusing on academic excellence, innovation, inclusion, a culture of care, data-driven decision making, and supporting Miami’s growing tech scene.