Season 3 Episode 14: Beacon of Hope featuring Dr. Alwyn Leiba Dean for the School of Health Sciences at Miami Dade College

Send us Fan MailHaving the ability to help change someone else’s life is a great responsibility. It comes with the possibility to accomplish your dreams and aspirations to encourage you to continue and complete your education by providing the resources you need to be successful.  Alwyn Leiba says it is a great feeling when the light of understanding ignites within his students.  He Makes sure the students get the best opportunity to complete their course work and not let life challenges get in the way of getting their education. Dr. Leiba is an accomplished leader who currently serves as Dean for the School of HealthSciences at Miami Dade College (MDC) where he implemented numerous allied healthprograms to meet workforce needs. Before being named Dean for the School of HealthSciences Dr. Leiba served as Chairperson and Associate Professor inthe School of Health Sciences. As Dean, Dr. Leiba provided strategic leadership for theSchool of Health Science, he is committed to students by offering personalized attentionand transformational learning opportunities. Before joining Miami Dade College Dr.Leiba served as a faculty member at Anthem College and Sanford Brown College. Hisprofessional experience is extensive, including practicing in the dental arena for morethan 20 years. During his tenure at Miami Dade College, he secured several grants toassist students in their educational journey. He also spearhead several newprograms and assisted in revamping program curriculums to meet the needs of the 21stCentury. Dr. Leiba has served in various leadership roles such as the first AfricanAmerican President of the Florida Dental Hygienist Association and South FloridaDental Hygienist Association. He also served as the National Association of HealthServices Florida Member-At-Large. He represents Miami Dade College’s MedicalCampus Black Male Initiatives (BMI) was designed to increase, encourage, and support theinclusion and educational success of black male students at Miami Dade College andwas instrumental in forming Mu Beta Tau (Minority Brothers Together) the MedicalThe campus chapter of the BMI. In 2016 Dr. Leiba was honored with the Florida DentalHygiene Association Swan D Knowles Achievement Award and was the recipient ofLegacy Magazine Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Award and in 2021 he wasawarded with Legacy Magazine Top Black Educator Award. Dr. Leiba is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, National Association of Health Services Executives, National Society of Leadership and Success, American Association of Community Colleges, American Dental Education Association, Florida Allied Dental Educators,  American Dental Hygiene Association, Florida Dental Hygiene Association, South Florida Dental Hygiene Association, and Association of Florida Colleges. Dr. Alwyn Leiba holds an Associate of Science and Associate of Arts from Miami DadeCollege, a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Petersburg College, a Master ofBusiness Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management from AmericanIntercontinental University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from NorthcentralUniversity. Dr. Leiba is married with two teenage boys and his favorite quote is “TheThe surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed”.https://www.mdc.edu/www.5starbdm.comThanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates, visit 5starbdm.com.And don’t miss Grant McGaugh’s new book, First Light — a powerful guide to igniting your purpose and building a BRAVE brand that stands out in a changing world. - https://5starbdm.com/brave-masterclass/See you next time on Follow The Brand!