Ron DeSantis Names Jose Felix Diaz, Juan Segovia, Michael Bileca, and Ismare Monreal to Miami Dade College Board in Florida
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees
September 11, 2025 | Tallahassee, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Jose Felix Diaz and Juan Segovia, along with the reappointment of Michael Bileca and Ismare Monreal, to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees.
Jose Felix Diaz
Diaz currently serves as Executive Vice President and Managing Partner at Ballard Partners, a Partner at Panza Maurer Law, and Co-Founder of the Miami Tech Summit. He is also a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing Districts 115 and 116. Diaz holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and English from the University of Miami and a juris doctor from Columbia University.
Juan Segovia
Segovia works as a Homicide Detective in the Cold Case Unit and also serves as a Crisis and Hostage Negotiator for the Miami-Dade Police Department. He has been recognized with the 2014 Employee Excellence Award and the Distinguished Officer of the Month Award. Segovia earned both his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and master’s degree in international disaster management from Florida International University.
Michael Bileca
Bileca is the Chief Executive Officer of True North Classical Academy and Executive Director of the Dennis Bileca Character and Excellence Institute. He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 115. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Tulane University and his MBA from Northwestern University.
Ismare Monreal
Monreal serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Hialeah. She has also held leadership roles as Acting Vice President and Dean of Students at Johnson & Wales University and as a Chief Legislative Assistant in the Florida House of Representatives. Monreal earned her associate degree from Miami Dade College, bachelor’s degree from Florida International University, and MBA from the University of Phoenix.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
✅ FAQs
Q1. Who were appointed to the Miami Dade College District Board of Trustees by Governor Ron DeSantis?
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Jose Felix Diaz and Juan Segovia, and reappointed Michael Bileca and Ismare Monreal.
Q2. Who is Jose Felix Diaz?
Jose Felix Diaz is an Executive VP and Managing Partner at Ballard Partners, Co-Founder of the Miami Tech Summit, and a former Florida legislator.
Q3. Who is Juan Segovia?
Juan Segovia is a Homicide Detective with the Miami-Dade Police Department, specializing in Cold Cases and Crisis Negotiation.
Q4. Who is Michael Bileca?
Michael Bileca is the CEO of True North Classical Academy and previously served in the Florida House of Representatives.
Q5. Who is Ismare Monreal?
Ismare Monreal is the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Hialeah and a former Dean of Students at Johnson & Wales University.
Q6. Are these Miami Dade College board appointments final?
No, the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
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