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PBSC associate degree Is life-changing for this graduate

July 24, 2023 | By

By Ilene Greenfield
Palm Beach State College was a game changer for Daniel Sorrow when he enrolled and graduated with an Associate in Arts degree in 1999.
“Receiving that degree served as a steppingstone,” said Sorrow, who is a senior partner at Cotleur & Hearing, a landscape architecture, residential design/build, land planning, and environmental consulting firm. “That degree provided the foundation. It increased my self-esteem and gave me the confidence that I could complete a four-year degree. … Continue reading PBSC associate degree Is life-changing for this graduate →

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Lox Groves leader selected as student trustee

July 24, 2023 | By

In 2002, Palm Beach State College Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College and first-generation college student, Daniel Gil-Sanchez crossed the border of Mexico.
At the time, he was still in the womb of his mother, who was leaving the country for a better life in the U.S.
At 20, Gil-Sanchez is now living that better life his mom dreamed for him, which now includes serving as PBSC’s new student trustee for the 2023-24 academic year.
Chosen for the role out of 10 candidates who interviewed for the position, … Continue reading Lox Groves leader selected as student trustee →

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Owner of contracting firm says PBSC springboarded his path to entrepreneurship

July 20, 2023 | By

Since graduating from Palm Beach State College in 1997 and 1998, Ezra Saffold has become an accomplished business leader in the community, now the president/owner of All-Site Construction. As a third-generation general contractor, Saffold is clearly demonstrating his expertise in industry strategies, market identification and business acumen.
Founded in 2001, All-Site is a certified general contracting firm serving Palm Beach County. Specializing in commercial and residential building and renovations, All-Site has established an impressive track record for new projects, … Continue reading Owner of contracting firm says PBSC springboarded his path to entrepreneurship →

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Technology professional gives back to PBSC for forging his path to success

July 12, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College alumnus Travis Dietz, the senior service delivery analyst at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, gave the commencement address at PBSC President Ava. L. Parker’s first graduation ceremony when he graduated in 2016.
At the time, he was the vice president of Phi Theta Kappa, earned the Honors College Gold Track distinction and served as the Honors College Student Advisory president. Dietz went on to the University of Florida, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. … Continue reading Technology professional gives back to PBSC for forging his path to success →

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Merrill Lynch leader named to Forbes South Florida list of best wealth advisors

July 10, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College alumna Fabiola Sardinha is a senior vice president and international wealth advisor who joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2003, after five years of working at Morgan Stanley.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Sardinha has worked with top accounts internationally and domestically. She focuses on the creation of strategies for high-net-worth individuals and their families that are designed to help them pursue their short- and long-term financial goals, including retirement and estate planning services. … Continue reading Merrill Lynch leader named to Forbes South Florida list of best wealth advisors →

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Alumni turn Cajun restaurant into successful franchise company

June 26, 2023 | By

In 1990, the Abraham family decided to move from New Orleans to Belle Glade. Wanting to introduce the unique foods of the Bayou to the Glades, they opened a family business called Mr. Shrimp using original Cajun family recipes.
Hick and Jamila eventually took over operations from their parents, to expand the concept to the rest of South Florida, rebranding from a market-style concept to a fast-casual restaurant. Fellow alumnus Arrua Abraham helped with this expansion using her architectural expertise to design the new concept. … Continue reading Alumni turn Cajun restaurant into successful franchise company →

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Parker receives Distinguished Member Award from Leadership Florida

June 25, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker, J.D., was honored with the Distinguished Member Award from Leadership Florida during their annual meeting June 17 at The Boca Raton Resort.
Each year, Leadership Florida recognizes one member whose continued leadership activities outside of their professional responsibilities have exemplified the highest standards of the organization and whose activities achieved results or set an example of statewide influence.
“We are thrilled to have Ava Parker as this year’s Distinguished Member Award winner,” said Wendy Spencer, … Continue reading Parker receives Distinguished Member Award from Leadership Florida →

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Alumnus and community leader inspires PBSC NexGen students to thrive

June 20, 2023 | By

If you’re looking for someone who will believe in you, inspire you and help you achieve your potential, it’s Palm Beach State College alumnus and Director of Operations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Anthony J. Davis, Sr.
Why? Because he has overcome many challenges, is now thriving personally and professionally, and believes anyone, no matter their circumstances or beliefs, can do the same.
Recently, he encouraged a group of 75 PBSC students in PBSC’s NexGen Summer Bridge program how they could have the confidence and mindset to thrive in school. … Continue reading Alumnus and community leader inspires PBSC NexGen students to thrive →

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Veteran and radiologic technology educator says love for PBSC runs deep

June 8, 2023 | By

Eric Godinez, MSRS, R.T.(R), earned his Associate in Science degree in Radiography in 2018 from Palm Beach State, where he was inspired to pursue a career in health sciences. Today, the magna cum laude graduate is a radiologic technology educator at Baptist College of Health Sciences and a PBSC adjunct instructor of medical imaging.
Godinez later earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Radiography and Imaging Sciences at Valencia College and a Master of Science in Radiography from Midwestern State College. … Continue reading Veteran and radiologic technology educator says love for PBSC runs deep →

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Founder of award-winning planning firm says PBSC was vital to his success

June 1, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College alumnus George Gentile has practiced as a landscape architect and planner in Palm Beach County for more than 35 years. He is the founder, senior partner and principle of Gentile Holloway O’Mahoney & Associates Inc., a full-service landscape architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm in Jupiter. 
Gentile is responsible for the daily management, operations and marketing of the firm as well as managing and participating in all project design and direction. He continues to represent projects before public agencies and has had principle responsibility for the implementation of these projects as well. … Continue reading Founder of award-winning planning firm says PBSC was vital to his success →

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