Kesia Vazquez Selected As Dean Of Students At Kendall Campus

Kesia Vazquez has been selected as the new dean of students at Kendall Campus. 

Vazquez, who started her position on March 15, oversees student services such as testing, financial aid and admissions. 

“For me, the mission of Miami Dade College is really who I am,” Vazquez said. “My passion for this position is genuine and I’m excited to engage in the work with the student population here.”

Vazquez served as program coordinator for Single Stop’s mentoring program from August 2011 through July 2012 and director of ACCESS Services at North Campus for two years until August 2014. That year, she moved to Wolfson Campus to serve as director of retention and transition services until October 2019. Vazquez most recently served as director of the New Student Center at North Campus. 

She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from Florida International University in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Last year, Vazquez graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a doctorate degree in peace studies and conflict resolution.