Miami Dade College Alumni

From las noticias to making major moves in the non-profit space, estos alumni de MDC están haciendo historia en distintas industrias — y nos llenan de orgullo ⭐️

Swipe to meet the rest of our nine incredible 2025 Hall of Fame honorees!

These are trailblazers in their fields, embodying the excellence, drive, and impact that define what it means to be made.

👉 Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible alumni leading the way.

Thanks to the support of our sponsors, all proceeds from this celebration go directly to student scholarships. Every recognition fuels a future.

Guess what? The Alumni Hall of Fame is back! We are excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of alumni who have dedicated their careers to driving change and making a lasting impact in their communities. 💫

Since 2003, more than 400 trailblazing alumni have been inducted into the . This year, we’re proud to welcome a new class of changemakers whose commitment to lifting others up truly sets them apart.

These honorees not only inspire us, but they also help raise crucial funds for student scholarships, opening doors for Miami’s next generation of leaders. 

Stay tuned as we spotlight their stories and celebrate their impact! 🦈

In case you missed it 📣 recently honored MDC alumnus Nikolas Venegas as the 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year for the nation’s fourth-largest school district. Venegas teaches first grade at Homestead’s Avocado Elementary School.

Venegas, an alumnus of Keys Gate Charter High School, graduated from in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.

He approaches education as an incubator for exploration by fostering an immersive classroom that features dedicated stations for collaborative or independent work on real-world projects that incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics ( ).

Both students and parents appreciate his commitment to open communication and an exploratory learning environment.

We’re proud of you Nikolas!

Job Fair Alert! 📢 Searching for your next career move? This month, is hosting job fairs across its campuses, linking students, alumni, and the community with top employers!
🔹 Explore job openings & internships
🔹 Network with industry professionals
🔹 Take the next step in your career
Swipe to see upcoming job fairs.

👉 Sign up on Handshake () to access event details and employer links. Don’t miss out—your future starts here! 💼

We are so thrilled to announce that Tony award-winning dancer and actress Kelly Bishop will be joining us for an inspiring conversation at our upcoming Women Who Lead! ✨🌷

Known for her iconic roles in A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, and Gilmore Girls, Kelly will share stories from her NYT Best Selling memoir. Our Women Who Lead event will take place on November 17, 2024 - We hope to see you there! 🩷

✨️ Congratulations to our remarkable MDC Alumni! ✨️
 
🌟 Florida State Representative Marie Paule Woodson  
🌟 Florida State Representative Omar Blanco  
🌟 Florida State Senator Bryan Avila  
🌟 U.S. House Representative Maria Elvira Salazar  
🌟 U.S. House Representative Carlos A. Gimenez  
 
We take immense pride in you, MDC Alumni. Your achievements embody the MDC spirit of hard work, resilience, and dedication. Thank you for being champions of our communities and leaving a lasting legacy!