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The 13th Annual Commonwealth Institute Top Women Awards Luncheon honoring the Top Women-Led Businesses in Florida was held Thursday, May 3, 2018 in downtown Miami. The event was held at the Hilton Miami Downtown and Everglades University President, Ms. Kristi Mollis was honored for the 5th consecutive year in the Top 10 Woman-Led Not-For-Profit Organizations coming in 2nd for 2018.

President Kristi Mollis, Vice President David Shelpman, Vice President Lori Kaufman and Regional Director of Financial Aid, Seeta Singh-Moonilall attended the 5th Annual Angel Mom’s Brunch and Benefit presented by the Coulombe Family Foundation at the Boca West Country Club.

The Place of Hope provides care for over 340 children and youth daily throughout their campus network. These children have been subjected to unspeakable abuse, neglect or abandonment. Place of Hope’s missions is to “place hope” in their lives by providing a stable and caring environment free of fear and endangerment and most of all abuse. The event raised funds to support this goal and our team was proud to sponsor and attend the function!

“Everglades University is committed to community service and supporting and partnering with organizations like the Place of Hope.  The Place of Hope has changed the lives of so many children who otherwise would not have “hope.”  It’s a tremendous organization & we are proud to have sponsored this event” stated, President Kristi Mollis.

Everglades University has recently announced a partnership with Dallas-based Parker University. Students who wish to continue their education in chiropractic care will now have a clear path towards a successful career in chiropractic wellness. From undergraduate courses at Everglades University straight to Parker University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, students will gain the education and skills they need to become leaders in the field.

Parker University focuses on providing students with opportunities related to healthcare, specifically in the realm of chiropractic. Parker has two chiropractic wellness clinics in addition to their research institute. The research institute includes the Parker Seminars, the largest chiropractic seminar organization in the world, and the Parker SHARE products, which provides innovative products and current information on chiropractic wellness to professionals in the field.

The Doctor of Chiropractic program at Parker University prepares students for a career in chiropractic wellness, focusing on biology, chemistry and the physical sciences. “Parker University has a long tradition of providing opportunities to students interested in pursuing successful careers in service and healthcare through chiropractic,” says Dr. Brian McAulay, President of Parker University. “Everglades’ students who complete the Doctor of Chiropractic program are going to be a tremendous asset to patients and communities in need of dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals.”

Both Everglades University and Parker University are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Everglades University offers students a well-rounded education in a variety of health-related fields. Fostering their students’ dedication to learning, Everglades is happy to give them this added opportunity. “We believe in fostering a collaborative environment in which student learning can flourish,” says Kristi Mollis, President of Everglades University. “This will make an excellent complement to Parker’s community-based programs.”

For more information about Parker University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, visit parker.edu or call Everglades University at 888.854.8308.

President Kristi Mollis and Vice President Caroline King meet with Professor Newman and the McGarther High School students to review the AquaGrove system in Hollywood, Florida.
President Kristi Mollis and Vice President Caroline King meet with Professor Newman and the McGarther High School students to review the AquaGrove system in Hollywood, Florida.

The AquaGrove will be the latest addition to the EU Sarasota outdoor Solar and Renewable Energy teaching Lab.

The AquaGrove is a solar operated system allowing people in remote and off the grid areas to grow fish and vegetables in a self  contained system.  EU Sarasota students will participate in a pilot program studying this system and comparing notes to develop optimum operating capacity as part of the BS/Alternative and Renewable Energy Degree program.

The AquaGrove is scheduled for installation in September 2017 in time for fall classes.

For the past 15 years, Kristi Mollis has served as the president and CEO of Everglades University, an accredited, private, not-for-profit university offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs online and on-campus. She oversees performance, operations, and compliance at their five Florida-based campuses in Boca Raton, Sarasota, Tampa, and Orlando, as well as for their online division.

“It’s one of the most rewarding jobs,” she says. “I have a strong passion for inspiring others to discover their purpose and potential through education.”

That passion has always driven her to do more—more for the university, the people around her, and the greater community.

Leadership

Throughout her 27 years as an academic leader, Kristi Mollis has dedicated her time and efforts to leaving people and places a little bit better than when she found them. Under her leadership, Everglades University has grown from one campus to five, from college to university status, and from a nationally accredited university to a regionally accredited university. President Kristi Mollis was recognized as Team Leader of the Year for ACCSC and later elected as a Commissioner for ACCSC.

CommunityKristi Mollis believes that the University’s impact extends far beyond its classroom walls. Each student that receives a bachelor’s or master’s degree there will someday go out into the world to apply it. That is why, when the University expanded its programs in 2012, it was important to Kristi Mollis to add programs that would potentially impact our community. “We added degree programs that we felt would significantly impact the community, such as Alternative and Renewable Energy Management and Crisis and Disaster Management,” says Mollis. The university is also committed to community service, working with organizations such as Junior Achievement, Boca Helping Hands, The Place of Hope, KIDS in Distress, and Habitat for Humanity.

AwardsRecently, Kristi was ranked second in the Top 10 Women Led Not For Profit Organizations in Florida, in 2017. The Commonwealth Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to advancing businesswomen in leadership positions, compiled the list and it is the fourth consecutive year that she has received the accolade. She has also been recognized as the 2007 ACCSC’s “Team Leader of the Year” and the 2012 South Florida Business Leader of the Year in Education.

For the fourth consecutive year, Kristi Mollis, President of Everglades University, has been selected as a top 10 not-for-profit honoree for women-led businesses in Florida. The Commonwealth Institute (TLC), a non-profit organization devoted to advancing businesswomen in leadership positions, compiled the list through a study that looked at the characteristics of female leaders.

For the fourth consecutive year, Kristi Mollis, President of  Everglades University, has been selected as a top 10 not-for-profit  honoree for women-led businesses in Florida.

“It is an honor to receive this distinction amongst such an accomplished group of businesswomen,” said Mollis. “I am proud to be recognized by an organization that is driven by a mission I am passionate about.”

President Mollis has been the President of Everglades University for over 15 years and was named the South Florida Business Leader of the Year for Education in 2012. Everglades University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (SACS) and a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
(ICUF). Everglades University has five campuses located in Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota and an Online Division.

President Mollis has also served as a Commissioner for a USDOE recognized accrediting agency and participated in over 30 on-site reviews as a team leader for both the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (SACS) and the Accrediting Commissions of Careers Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). She was named team leader of the year in 2007 by ACCSC.

Everglades University-President Kristi Mollis with the 2017 Commonwealth Award

The TLC will announce the rankings with a countdown to #1 at its 12th Annual Women-Led Businesses in Florida Luncheon & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jungle Island in Miami. In addition to networking, awards and recognition, the event will include an extraordinary panel of women sharing their thoughts.

A list of the Top 50 Women-Led businesses and Top 10 Not-for-Profit organizations can be found here. The list will be accompanied by profiles of some of the respondents and an analysis of what it takes for a woman to make it to the top.

About Everglades University: Everglades University has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges since 2010. Everglades University is a private, not-for-profit university offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that prepare students to advance in their careers or fields of study. With small class sizes, innovative degree programs, and convenient on-campus and online class schedules to accommodate working students and adult learners, Everglades University is committed to student success.

The university provides relevant degree programs to meet the demands of the evolving job market, which is a result of our partnerships with industry professionals. U. S. Green Building Council and Everglades University are weaving the principles of sustainability, green building, nutrition, and environmental consciousness into its undergraduate degree programs.

Everglades University’s President and CEO, Kristi Mollis, oversees all operations at the school’s four campuses and online division. She is committed to the university’s mission to encourage student’s professional and personal enrichment, and she also encourages faculty and administrators to find drive in their own professional and personal goals.

Kristi sees students’ successes reflective of the university’s successes and the ultimate reward is for students to achieve their goals in one of the university’s top bachelor and master degree programs.

Kristi considers her job as President and CEO of Everglades University the best job she has ever held because she spends every day inspiring and being inspired by students and faculty using education as an incredible tool to discover purpose, passion and change lives.

As president and CEO of Everglades University for over 15 years, Kristi has expanded the university over four different locations in Florida and developed an award-winning online division, making education accessible and available to students across Florida and the nation. The university is well known for its aviation, alternative medicine and business management degree programs and was recently honored with the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s best colleges.

Kristi graduated with an MBA from Nova University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace University. She is passionate about education, environment and technology.