Leadership Spotlights

Here we spotlight the success stories of individuals who’ve thrived in the University of Florida’s leadership programs. From emerging leaders to seasoned professionals, join us in exploring the transformative power of UF’s leadership education and be inspired by the real-world successes of our program participants.

My cohort partners were awesome and we do connect occasionally. I have a ‘friend’ I can reach out to in most units that I deal with thanks to the Academy. Read more...
Leela M. Kumaran, Ph.D. - Research Coordinator, College of Education School of Teaching & Learning
The combination of incredibly gifted instructors, an excellent choice of focus areas for the lessons and UF-specific information make this program an absolute must for emerging leaders in our great university. Read more...
Christopher Adin, DVM - Executive Associate Dean and Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine
Embarking on the program opens several learning opportunities and connects you with a like-minded community of practice. Read more...
Meena Thiyagarajah - UF/IFAS Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration
I think one of the biggest impacts that the Academy had on me, was that it introduced me to the individuals in key campus leadership roles and the passion that they had for the work they did to keep our campus operating. Read more...
Nicole Stedman, Ph.D - Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
Overall, this program gave me guidance and more confidence in leading others and working within a layered organization such as UF. Read more...
Patricia Jordan - Director of the UF Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement
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