It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Florida Global University (FGU). Our mission. Your future.
Our university is honored to choose us as an option for your training and professional development, and we are available to accompany you in this excellent decision to invest in a successful future.
FGU was founded on August 13, 2004 as a 100% distance learning institution of higher education in the United States.
Our curricular development and technological platform distinguish us with comparative and competitive advantages over other educational systems.
We have a Faculty with postgraduate studies and professional experience, generating interactive and updated training activities.
FGU is in constant evolution and proof of this is our recent International Accreditation with ASIC of the United Kingdom, distinguishing us as a Premier Institution, achieving the consolidation of a culture of quality and excellence models; of constant programming and evaluation that facilitate the work of taking care of the core of our mission: the integral formation of our students.
As has been a motto of our founders and life motto… never give up. Let’s keep moving forward on the path of professional excellence.
Nubia Consuelo Acua de Guarisma was born in El Amparo, a border town located on the banks of the Arauca River, Paez Municipality, Apure State, Venezuela. During her childhood, her family moved to San Juan de Los Morros, Guárico State, where she attended elementary school in the “República de Brasil” School Group. He attended high school and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities through the Direction of Teaching Support in the same San Juan de Los Morros.
Her educational training molded her temperament, strengthening her dynamism and permanent activity, in search of teaching action. She obtained her degree in Education at the Central University of Venezuela on March 7, 1975. She strengthens her vocation as a youth educator and increases her training by obtaining a Doctorate in Philosophy and Letters at the University of Navarra, Spain on November 24, 1980.
Subsequently, at the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua, he obtained the Postdoctorate in Education in the First Promotion on July 21, 2005.
He teaches at the School of Education of the University of Carabobo, where he retired as Professor.
Dr. Nubia, tireless and disciplined in her actions, is the main axis as co-founder of the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua from its beginnings in 1981 until its creation in 1986.
Once the operation of the University was approved on June 15, 1986, she was appointed Dean of Research, Extension and Graduate Studies, by Resolution No. SO2-004 dated 11-28-1986.
From this position he initiates and develops an activity of constant growth in the educational task with direct incidence in the formation of professionals in the area of research eager for knowledge that strengthens their perspectives of professionalization and specialization; without neglecting, also, the University Extension to which he dedicated special attention.
As of December 3, 1991, she was appointed Vice Chancellor for Academics until 2001.
Her work at the Vice Rector’s Office was of permanent action in the academic structuring for its adaptation to the necessary changes in the optimization of its operation. During this period she was Rector in charge for short periods of time on twenty (20) occasions.
From 2001 to 2005, she was again appointed Dean of Research, Extension and Graduate Studies.
The knowledge acquired through his time at the Academic Vice Rector’s Office allows him to fulfill his vision and perspectives regarding the necessary changes for the curricular updating of the Master’s, Specialization and Doctoral Programs in Educational Sciences.
For his teaching activities he has received several awards, among which the following stand out:
Dr. Nubia Consuelo Acua de Guarisma’s extensive academic and professional management career represents a milestone in the history of teaching, research and university extension, impacting the destinies of generations that have made a difference in different areas of professional work.
Originally from the city of Maracay, Venezuela. He is a lawyer, graduated from Universidad Santa Maria in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1988. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Universidad Rómulo Gallegos obtaining a Master’s degree in Education in 2006 and a Doctorate in Education Sciences in 2008. In 2018, he graduated as Doctor in Education Sciences at the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua Venezuela. He obtained in 2018, the Doctorate Honoris Causa from the University of Spain and Mexico “UEM” of CDMX Mexico. Likewise, his professional development has focused on the managerial, technological and directive areas in the framework of innovative learning scenarios, with several diplomas taken in various institutions around the world. In his academic and professional career, he has directed educational and research projects in public and private institutions at international level, as well as member of the Nucleus of Rectors of the National Council of Universities of Venezuela. At the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua he held various positions from 1986 to 2014, among which stand out: Rector-President of the University, Academic Director and Director of International Inter-institutional Relations. In Florida Global University he served since 2012 as Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO; from 2016 until today, Dr. José Gerardo Guarisma Jr. directs the destinies of the university as Rector-President. Due to his management FGU has felt his impact in the managerial work, with the approval of new academic offerings between 2017 and 2022. This impact and innovation is also reflected in this 2023 with two new PhDs, the consolidation of the FGU Research Center, which has four indexed journals and nine postdocs. Also the signing of international agreements and the establishment of academic partners in different countries in Latin America and Europe, such as Mexico, Colombia, Central America, Peru, Dominican Republic and Spain, among others. All this work and management direction projects Florida Global University into the future as a North American University for Latinos in the USA, Latin America and the world. Since 2019 he serves as President of the Board of Directors of Mexico Global University, guiding the process of consolidation, accreditation and internationalization of this Mexican University that comes to complete the managerial work in Higher Education in Latin America. In the year 2022, together with other entrepreneurs and leaders in online education, founded “American Business College” University Institution based in Florida USA; to guide new generations of students eager for knowledge and preparation for the future in various areas of knowledge. Finally, in 2021 he created and founded American Elite School, a North American institution of High School (Middle School), online and bilingual for this important sector of the population.
Dr. Guarisma Jr.’s entrepreneurial spirit has led him to the creation of projects of national and international transcendence in the areas of Continuing Education, social development and technological innovation, founding the Center for Empowerment and Leadership (CEL), an important institution of Continuing Education for the development of high impact human talent.
also, FGUTechLab, Instituto Tecnológico de Carreras Cortas; Politics Center Academy, in the area of Political Science and Law; International Journalism Academy, for the area of Journalism; Sport Management Academy for training in the area of Sports Management; in addition to the social media platform “EduDigitalMedia”, where the educational magazine “EduDigitalMedia Magazine” stands out.
Undoubtedly, university education has obtained important contributions thanks to the innovative vision, professional, managerial work and extraordinary human quality that characterize Dr. Guarisma Jr.; reasons for which the academic distinction as Honorary Researcher of the Complutense University of Madrid, (Spain) since 2014. In 2017 he was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” granted by the Office of the President of the United States of America, to outstanding members of the American community for their contributions to the development of society; in the same year he was awarded the gold medal as “Missionary of Pace” by the Diplomatic Mission of Eastern Europe. In 2018, he obtained recognition for his contribution to the global educational field, by the International Council of Entrepreneurs of Mexico.
With an impressive track record in education, Próspero José Posada Myer stands out as a visionary and committed leader. His training includes specializations in organization and management of cooperatives, marketing and agro-industrial projects, health services administration, and multimedia, among others. He also holds a master’s degree in educational administration and planning and a doctorate in educational sciences, currently pursuing a doctorate in economics and business. His professional experience includes roles as rector of the María Cano University Foundation for 21 years and president of the School of Technologies of Antioquia, as well as university professor in several institutions. He has contributed significantly to the academic literature and has participated in numerous seminars and courses, consolidating his commitment to educational excellence and the development of the academic community. His leadership and dedication position him as an inspiring figure in the educational sector.
With an outstanding career as an aesthetic and photonic doctor, as well as being a recognized international speaker, he has founded and directed the Iberoamerican Academy of Medical Laser since 2013. This institution is dedicated to promoting education in photonic medicine with high programmatic standards and international regulations, endorsed by the Florida Global University in the USA and the Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado in Venezuela. To date, it has trained more than 300 professionals in Latin America through diplomas and international certification courses. Born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, he graduated Cum Laude from the Universidad Centroccidental “Lisandro Alvarado” and is a specialist in Aesthetic Surgery from the University of Barcelona, with a Master’s Degree in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. His experience includes being Boardcertified in laser safety and medical applications by the American Society of Medical Surgical Lasers (ASMLS) and university expert in Facial Dermatocosmetics and Energy-based Technologies applied in aesthetic medicine by the Cardenal Herrera University in Madrid. His leadership and commitment to academic excellence have made him a reference in the sector, collaborating with world-renowned brands such as PromoitaliaGroup, Toxinmedical, Solerpharma, Fillmed-Paris and Korupharma.
With a solid academic and professional background, she has proven to be an exceptional leader in business and education. Educated at the Lycée Français de Santo Domingo and graduated with honors in Business Administration from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, she holds an MBA from the EAE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s Degree in Tax and Accounting Consulting from the University of La Laguna in Spain. In addition, she has participated in numerous courses, workshops and international congresses. Her professional career includes the management of several successful projects and her current role as partner and manager of several companies. Her passion for the business world is complemented by her dedication to higher education, playing key roles as a member of UAPA’s Board of Directors and Rector. Throughout her 20 years of experience, she has led innovative initiatives such as the formalization of administrative and financial areas, the implementation of strategic software, the promotion of image changes, the internationalization of UAPA in Europe, the systematization of the culture and innovation system, the diversification of financial investments and the improvement of human talent management. She is also the proud mother of two children, Daniel and Andrea, who are her greatest source of pride.
