What Happens When a Mentor Gets a Seat at the Table?

Most college trustees arrive with traditional backgrounds in business, politics, or academia. But recently, a refreshing and vital new perspective joined the leadership team at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW).

Governor Ron DeSantis has officially appointed Dewayne Moore, DPT, founder of The Dewayne Moore Foundation, to the Florida SouthWestern State College District Board of Trustees.

A Navy veteran, community leader, and dedicated mentor, Dr. Moore steps into this leadership role bringing a profound commitment to service and a wealth of real-world experience working directly with the next generation.

A Different Kind of Leadership

For years, Dr. Moore has dedicated his life to empowering young people—especially student-athletes—helping them understand that their futures extend far beyond a single career track. Through his work, he has passionately encouraged youth to explore:

• Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Building the skills necessary to pave their own paths.
• Workforce Opportunities: Preparing for an evolving global economy.
• Purpose-Driven Careers: Aligning personal talents with meaningful, real-world impact.

As colleges across the country face mounting pressure to prepare students for a rapidly changing job market, Dr. Moore’s community-centered voice is exactly what modern higher education needs.

“Many young people have tremendous potential but limited exposure to what’s possible. I’ve always believed that education should help students discover opportunities, not just occupations.” — Dewayne Moore, DPT

Connecting Classrooms to Communities

For Dr. Moore, this appointment is far more than a prestigious title. It represents a golden opportunity to advocate directly for students, expand access to higher education, and ensure that academic programming remains deeply connected to the actual needs, realities, and aspirations of the local community.

By bringing a mentor’s heart and a servant-leader’s mindset to the board, Dr. Moore is set to help FSW students connect their unique talents to meaningful futures and purpose-driven lives.

About Dewayne Moore & The Dewayne Moore Foundation

Through the mantra of Moore Impact: Empowering Purpose. Transforming Lives., Dr. Moore and his foundation have been instrumental in guiding young people past traditional limitations to realize their full potential.

For media inquiries, interviews, or more information regarding this appointment, please contact:

• Contact: Dewayne Moore
• Organization: The Dewayne Moore Foundation
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (239) 224-2422