Dr. Eneida Roldan Named Barry University Executive Dean for the College of Health and Wellness

MIAMI, October 10, 2024 - Rising regional and national healthcare education leader Barry University announces the appointment of Eneida Roldan, MD, MPH, MBA, as Executive Dean for the College of Health and Wellness, effective January 6, 2025. Dr. Roldan will lead the university's largest academic unit dedicated to preparing healthcare professionals and oversee the development and launch of future-forward healthcare education initiatives.

A physician, academician, researcher, administrator and mentor with an impressive career, including serving as the first female and Hispanic CEO of Jackson Health Systems, Dr. Roldan brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to preparing future leaders with the tools and techniques needed to navigate today's complex healthcare environment. She was a founding faculty member of the Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, where she played a pivotal role in developing key curricula, including the Professionalism Strand and Health Systems Science curriculum.

"Barry University is poised to elevate our world-class healthcare programs, and we are eager to expand our partnerships with the local hospital systems to meet the needs of our community. Dr. Roldan's extensive experience in healthcare, education, business, and community engagement are invaluable skills as we advance the mission of the College of Health and Wellness and build upon our dynamic approach to teaching and learning," said Barry University President Mike Allen, PhD.

Dr. Roldan's Cuban roots, high-profile leadership roles, healthcare expertise, and international educational journey, paired with her bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, have made her a sought-after spokesperson on health policy, healthcare management, and obesity, providing vital insights across various media platforms. A lifelong learner, Dr. Roldan graduated with high honors from Ross School of Medicine and completed her residency in anatomic and clinical pathology and fellowship in pediatric pathology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee Haslam School of Business, both with high honors, and has attended prestigious executive programs at Harvard, Thunderbird, and the Wharton School of Business, where she is an alumnus and serves on their Executive Education Advisory Board.

"I am honored to join Barry University's College of Health & Wellness as Executive Dean," said Dr. Roldan. "In our current complex healthcare environment, it is our duty to develop future healthcare leaders that can work as part of interdisciplinary teams to elevate healthcare delivery outcomes in populations. I look forward to working collaboratively with faculty, students, and the community to enhance health education and promote wellness initiatives that make a meaningful impact on our diverse populations."

Coinciding with her tenure at FIU, Dr. Roldan served as principal investigator in numerous clinical studies focused on innovative medical treatments for obesity and infectious diseases. She has authored scientific papers and contributed chapters to medical textbooks, receiving numerous national, state, and local accolades in medicine, business, and academics. Notably, her latest chapter, "Cuban American Women Making History," published in November 2023, chronicles her journey as a female healthcare leader.

Barry University's College of Health and Wellness departments include the School of Nursing and Health Promotion and Clinical Practice, Health Sciences, Social Work, and Counseling and School Psychology and encompasses multiple locations and partnerships with healthcare providers across Florida.

About Barry University

As South Florida's largest private Catholic institution of higher learning and as one of the leading universities in the nation for promoting social mobility, Barry University is preparing students for the future workforce by offering them more than 100-degree programs in a variety of disciplines and giving them the tools and real-world experience that transform concepts into impact. Barry's programs center on experiential and service learning, responding to market conditions and addressing critical societal needs. Barry graduates are socially conscious leaders in many industries and in their communities. Learn more at barry.edu