In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honored to feature Dr. Mónica Lee Miranda, recipient of the Education Leadership Award by Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc. Mónica’s story reflects the power of culture, community, and leadership in shaping the future of education.

Recently featured by Spectrum News Tampa Bay: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/09/12/tampa-hispanic-heritage-inc--leadership-awards

How do we break barriers in higher education and create real student success?

In this inspiring episode of the Unlearned & Unlimited Podcast, host Dr. Sito Narcisse sits down with Dr. Mónica Lee Miranda, a proud Puerto Rican Latina and Assistant Vice President for University Community Partnerships at the University of South Florida.

From her roots in New York City to her role as a national higher education leader, Dr. Miranda shares how authentic partnerships, mentorship, and community engagement empower students and foster equity. She also reflects on her groundbreaking role as a Latina woman of color in higher education leadership, the importance of representation, and the power of mentorship for the next generation.

She also explores the role of AI in communication and why integrity and authenticity remain at the heart of leadership.

Key Takeaways:

Education is the foundation of opportunity

Mentorship builds confidence and access

Community partnerships must be reciprocal

Representation matters: Latina leadership in higher ed inspires students

AI can enhance engagement when used wisely

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