Yandy Gilson

Senior Director, Strategic Partnership And Innovation at Broward College

Yandy Gilson MBA has a strong and diverse work experience across various industries. Their most recent role was as the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation at Broward College, where they were responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with community leaders and organizations. They also developed a collaborative structure for partner outreach and relationship management, resulting in increased college enrollment and the management of over 50 community and municipal partners.

In addition to their role at Broward College, Yandy worked as an Adjunct Professor in Business, teaching a variety of courses including Marketing, Management, and Accounting. They developed class curriculums and monitored students' progress to ensure engagement and improvement.

Prior to their work at Broward College, Yandy held the position of Lead Coordinator and Senior Specialist for Health Science Programs, where they collaborated with healthcare community leaders to create processes supporting a seamless transition for high school students into the Health Science programs. They also developed partnerships with health centers to provide clinical hours, internships, and job placement opportunities for recent graduates.

Earlier in their career, Yandy worked at Kaplan University as a Lead Career Developer, where they established protocols for conducting outreach to employers to help students secure job placements. They also created partnerships with national employers to assist graduates in obtaining jobs in their study areas.

Yandy's past experience also includes roles at Family Central, Inc. as a Case Manager, where they managed a caseload of clients and facilitated eligibility for government aid, as well as at McDonald's Corporation as an Assistant Marketing Director and a Manager. In these positions, they were responsible for budget management, coordinating promotional events, and providing training and coaching to staff.

Overall, Yandy Gilson MBA brings a wealth of experience in strategic partnerships, education, and career development, making them a valuable asset to any organization.

Yandy Gilson MBA has a diverse education history. In 2007, Yandy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Two years later, in 2009, Yandy completed an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Broward College. Seeking further educational achievements, Yandy pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Nova Southeastern University from 2009 to 2012. In 2019, Yandy obtained a Certificate in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. Currently, Yandy is pursuing a Doctor's Degree focusing on Project/Strategic Management at the University of the Cumberlands Graduate and Online. In terms of additional certifications, Yandy holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from Broward College obtained in 2018, and is also a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certified by The National Career Development Association.

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