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Jessica Castellanos

Registered Nurse

Memorial Healthcare System

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Alumni Spotlight

"As new graduates face the world with uncertainty, I offer the advice to continue pushing forward with a smile. Sometimes a smile is enough to change someone’s whole day, or even their life."

Wylie Castillo

Registered Behavior Technician

ABA Solutions, Inc.

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Alumni Spotlight

Wylie Castillo earned his A.A. at BC and continued his education at the University of Phoenix where he earned his B.S. and M.S. in Psychology. He is a Registered Behavior Technician at ABA Solutions, Inc. ABA Solutions provides applied behavior analysis assessments and therapies to address difficult behaviors, and any associated social, emotional or learning challenges. Wylie works in applied behavior analysis and is skilled in Data collection, Data analysis, Team Building, Management, and Leadership.

Francine Colas, MSN, FNP-BC, CHEP

Public Health Instructor

West Coast University

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Alumni Spotlight

Francine Colas earned an AS at BC and continued her education at Florida International University where she earned a BS in Registered Nursing and a Master’s degree in Family Nurse Practitioner. She is now working towards earning a Ph.D. in Registered Nursing. She is a Public Health Instructor I at West Coast University as well as the CEO & President of Colas Empire LLC. As a Public Health Instructor and PhD Candidate she is researching ways to improve health outcomes for children and youth with special health care needs. She has plenty of experience in the medical industry and is also a part of organizations like the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Florida Nurses Association.

Desiree Daniel, A.A. '18

Learning Guide

Sora Schools

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Alumni Spotlight

Desiree Daniel earned an A.A. at Broward College and a degree in Biological Health Sciences at the University of South Florida. She is a Learning Guide at Sora Schools. Sora is a live, virtual project-based high school designed to accelerate students towards their wildest dreams. As a Learning guide she works with students to identify the right resources for their learning needs, and builds accountability plans around them.

Priscilla Dawkins

Infection Preventionist

Cleveland Clinic Florida

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Alumni Spotlight

Priscilla Dawkins earned an AA at BC, a BS in Nursing at Florida International University, and an MBA/MSN in Nursing Leadership and Finance at Florida Atlantic University. She is an Infection Preventionist at Cleveland Clinic Florida. Some of her responsibilities include: being accountable for the surveillance and reporting of hospital associated infections, educating employees about infection prevention, and advocating safe infection control practices. Priscilla is a knowledgeable and driven professional with plenty of previous experience as a Nurse.

Keurldine Delvariste

Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kendall Regional Medical Center

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Alumni Spotlight

“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great!” I am grateful for being a foreigner who knows what she wants! I speak 3 languages, and am very passionate about my career."

Jesus A. Diaz, MBA, MSN, RN

Director of Nursing and Clinical Informatics

Memorial Healthcare System

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Alumni Spotlight

Jesus got his career start at BC with an EMT Certification and an A.S. degree. He plays a vital role at Memorial Healthcare System supporting the bedside through employing innovative technology that engages patients while enhancing care delivery practices

Shu-Shanna Dixon

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse

Fastaff Travel Nursing

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Alumni Spotlight

Shu-Shanna Dixon earned her A.A. and her B.S. in nursing at BC. She then earned her M.S. in Critical Care Nursing at the University of South Carolina. Shu-Shanna has years of experience as Registered Nurse. She is currently a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse at Fastaff Travel Nursing, a company that fulfills urgent and crucial travel nursing staff to hospitals in need.

Dr. Robert Easton Jr., OD, FAAO

Optometric Physician

Easton Eye Care

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Alumni Spotlight

Dr. Robert Easton Jr. earned his Associates degree at BC. After BC he went on to the University of Central Florida for his BS in Chemistry and then to the University of Houston where he acquired his Doctor of Optometry. Bob’s authority and leadership in his profession have been acknowledged with his election as chair and president and senior roles of numerous prestigious state and national professional associations and boards. Governors Bush and DeSantis have appointed him repeatedly to the State Board of Optometry. He is a proud alumnus of Broward College which jump started his abilities in the physical sciences and gave him the foundation to excel in his future education and training. Due to his many accomplishments and commitment to the community and professional endeavors, he was recognized as a Broward College Hall of Distinction Alumni Honoree in 2012.

Gregg Fields, PhD

Executive Director

Institute for Human Health and Disease (I-Health) FAU

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Alumni Spotlight

Gregg earned his AA at BC, and went on to earn his B.S. in chemistry at UF, his PhD at FSU, completed his Postdoctoral degree in pharmaceutical chemistry at UC, San Francisco. "The faculty At BC provided me with a strong background in chemistry, facilitating my educational goals."