Congratulations , Trustee Alvaro Hernandez
PHSC Trustee Alvaro Hernandez , an executive at Humana , expanded his leadership role in education with his election to the Pasco County School Board , District 1 , last November . Trustee Hernandez was appointed to the District Board of Trustees ( DBOT ) in 2017 and served as board chair in 2019-2020 . He was reappointed to the board by Gov . Ron DeSantis in 2021 .
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“ PHSC has benefitted from Trustee Hernandez ’ exceptional leadership ,” said PHSC President Timothy L . Beard , Ph . D . “ He has been a dedicated board member who is particularly passionate about participating in important PHSC health and wellness initiatives . His continued service to PHSC is very much appreciated .” Trustee Hernandez was sworn in as a Pasco County School Board member in November 2022 .
Trustee Hernandez , center , with DBOT Chair John Mitten and President Beard at the East Campus 50th Anniversary Celebration in September 2022 .
Trustee Marilyn Pearson-Adams Accepts National Post
Kudos to Trustee Marilyn Pearson-Adams , appointed as a director for the over 1.6 millionmember strong National Association of REALTORS , and serving in this position at the Association ’ s convention in November 2022 . A resident and owner of Century 21 Alliance Realty in Spring Hill , Pearson-Adams is a strong community leader and an advocate for expanding corporate , business , and workforce opportunities in the College ’ s district .
Trustee Marilyn Pearson-Adams
“ Trustee Pearson-Adams is a thoughtful leader who is passionate about education and always keeps the best interests of students close at heart ,” said President Beard . “ We are grateful for her continued leadership and service .”
A trustee since 2014 and board chair in 2020-21 , Pearson- Adams was reappointed to the DBOT by Gov . Ron DeSantis in 2021 for a four-year term .
Rao Musunuru , M . D . Receives Awards
Congratulations , Rao Musunuru , M . D ., for receiving Lifetime Membership Awards from the Association of Community College Trustees ( ACCT ) and the Association of Florida Colleges ( AFC ). The lifetime service awards are among the most prestigious honors bestowed upon leaders who have provided significant , exemplary service and longterm contributions to higher education .
Rao Musunuru , M . D .
Dr . Musunuru , a nationally renowned Hudson-based cardiologist , is among the longest serving trustees in the Florida College System and the longest serving member of the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees . Appointed by Gov . Jeb Bush in 1999 , Dr . Musunuru ’ s tenure on the board extended through February 2022 , spanning 23 years of consecutive service . He also served as Chair of the District Board of Trustees five times , supported countless PHSC initiatives , and generously funded many student scholarships .
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