He has 20 years of professional higher education work experience by also working at the University of Florida, University of Michigan, and Florida State University. Over the years he has developed a comprehensive research agenda focused on access and equity in higher education for underrepresented students and faculty members of color. He earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan, Master’s degree from the Florida State University, and Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of New Orleans. He is a first generation Cuban immigrant and college graduate. Ponjuán CV