Nancy Botero, Chief of Staff and former Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the Broward College Foundation, retires on August 31, 2025, after a distinguished 34-year career dedicated to public higher education, community building, and student success.

Recognized for her strategic leadership abilities and extensive community service work, Botero played a pivotal role in nearly doubling Broward College’s endowment from $70 million to more than $130 million, while securing millions in philanthropic support for scholarships focused on first-generation students and career-readiness programs. Her leadership extended beyond campus, including decades long service on regional and statewide boards, gubernatorial appointments, and strategic business alliances.

“Nancy brought enthusiasm and positive leadership to Broward College.  Her approach and knowledge enabled the Foundation to add many millions of dollars to support the college, its faculty and its students,” says President Emeritus, Dr. Willis Holcombe. “She’s been a tireless advocate for public education and a respected voice at the state level.”

Botero began her career in 1991 as Florida Atlantic University’s first community relations officer for Broward County. “Nancy set the bar for building FAU’s community relations in Broward,” said Carla Coleman, former Senior Vice President of University Advancement. “Her deep roots with the business and civic communities were instrumental in the university’s growth during her time with FAU.” Botero also helped support FAU’s $220 million campaign.  She was instrumental in raising funds and awareness for the FAU football program, and she also organized the first FAU Broward Alumni Committee.

Botero was inducted into the Broward County Public Schools Hall of Fame in 2016, Leadership Broward’s Ladies of Leadership in 2010, and was recipient of the Broward Women of Distinction Award in 2000, among her numerous accolades for mentorship and civic leadership over the past 35 years.

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve students, families, and institutions that have changed lives daily,” said Botero. “It has been the honor of my life to help build bridges between education and the community I love. I wish the college continued success under President Torey Alston’s leadership. Go Seahawks!”

Botero, a native of south Florida, graduate of Northeast High School ’77, University of Florida ’82 and FAU ’01, plans to remain active in the community as a consultant, mentor, and volunteer.

At Nancy’s retirement party on August 6, at American Social