Dr. Mayda Gonzalez-Bosch is a distinguished leader in health professions and higher education with over two decades of transformative experience. Based in Dumont, NJ, Dr. Gonzalez-Bosch is renowned for her strategic leadership, ability to foster collaborative environments, and commitment to student success through innovative initiatives, academic excellence, and mentorship.
Dr. Gonzalez-Bosch has achieved remarkable career milestones, including being named among the Top 50 Women in Educational Leadership (#7) by Women We Admire in 2024 and recognized in Marquis Who’s Who in America the same year. Her accolades also include receiving Faculty of the Year awards at two institutions for her exceptional teaching and leadership. She has successfully led accreditation processes, developed workforce initiatives to address healthcare skill gaps, and spearheaded programs to enhance student retention and success.
Currently serving as the Academic Associate Vice President for Health Professions at SUNY Orange, Dr. Gonzalez-Bosch oversees a broad portfolio of health programs, including Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy Assistant, and more. Her leadership has enhanced institutional impact through strategic planning, accreditation, and interdisciplinary initiatives. Previously, as Associate Dean of Health Professions and Workforce at Bergen Community College, she managed program development, workforce training, and student success strategies, fostering a student-centered learning environment.
Dr. Gonzalez-Bosch’s academic achievements include a Doctorate in Higher Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) from Manhattanville University. She also holds a Medical Degree (MD) from Serafin Ruiz de Zarate Medical School in Cuba and a certification in Coaching Strategies for Higher Education from SUNY.
An active member of esteemed professional organizations such as the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC), Dr. Gonzalez-Bosch continues to contribute to the advancement of education. Her visionary leadership, coupled with her expertise in curriculum design, faculty development, and program management, ensures her legacy as a transformative figure in healthcare and academic excellence.
