Florida Gov. Rick Scott recently announced the appointments and reappointments of Trustees at Miami Dade College (MDC).
Joining the board are Jose K. Fuentes, who previously served on MDC’s board, and Juan C. Zapata. Reappointed to the board are Marili Cancio and Bernie Navarro. They join current trustees Daniel Diaz Leyva and Benjamin Leon III. Trustees Armando Bucelo Jr. and Armando Olivera, terms have expired.
Marili Cancio of Key Biscayne is the owner of Marili Cancio & Johnson PA. She received her bachelor’s degree from Eastern University and her juris doctor from Temple University.
Bernie Navarro of Miami is the president of Benworth Capital Partners. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and his master’s degree from Harvard University.
Jose K. Fuentes of Miami is a government relations representative with Becker & Poliakoff,PA. An MDC alumnus, he received his bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University.
Juan C. Zapata of Miami is the owner of Zapata Consulting. He previously served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives and as a Miami-Dade County commissioner. Also an MDC alumnus, he received his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and his master’s degree from Harvard University.
The appointments are subject to final confirmation by the Florida Senate.
