Nora Powell, DHSc, CRDH, CDA, is the dean of health sciences at Broward College, where she teaches medical terminology and introduction to health sciences and promotes academic, administrative and fiscal leadership in accordance with the College’s strategic and institutional effectiveness plans. She plans and assesses programs and processes that promote academic achievement at all levels of the Health Sciences Pathway and is responsible for implementing initiatives and evaluating healthcare education trends and workforce needs. Dr. Powell focuses on establishing a positive rapport and building trust with students by listening and helping solve their challenges and assisting them in getting the most out of their education. Since beginning her career at Broward College in 1992, Dr. Powell has taught courses in dentistry, dental hygiene, nutrition, periodontology and pharmacology and served as an associate dean of academic affairs and manager of the Broward Dental Research Clinic. Dr. Powell earned an Associate of Arts in Business Administration from Broward College and an associate degree in Science from Palm Beach Junior College’s School of Dental Hygiene. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management from Florida Atlantic University and both a master’s and Doctor of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University.