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Michael Strong-Mason
Area 50 Director
Biographical Info
Michael E. Strong-Mason is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and the second of two children to Grover Jr. and Joan Strong. Michael attended Olivet College (now known as the University of Olivet) in Olivet, MI, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in social studies and English, along with a certification to teach K-8 and 9th grade social studies. Michael furthered their education at Barry University in Miami Shores, FL, obtaining a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and completing all coursework but not the dissertation for a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration.
After graduating from Olivet, Michael realized that elementary education was not the right career path and began working in customer service at the Detroit-Wayne Metropolitan Airport for Eastern Airlines. Michael worked in various agent positions and was eventually promoted to Sr. Analyst, Aircraft Routing in Miami, FL. Throughout her career at Eastern Airlines, Michael held several positions, including Supervisor of Aircraft Time Control Analyst, Representative of Management Recruitment, and Director of Pilot and Management Recruiting. When the airline ceased operations, Michael was serving as the Director of Human Resources.
Michael then dedicated 29 years to Miami Dade College, where they held roles such as College Recruiter at the Wolfson Campus, Coordinator of the College Reach-Out Program, and Director of Student Services at the Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center. Michael also taught student life skills for both entering and struggling college students in the School of Social Sciences and entry-level education courses in the School of Education. Michael retired in July 2020.
In addition to their professional career, Michael is a charter member of Toastmasters Club 305-Speaks, a member of Top Ladies of Distinction, Southern Pearls Chapter, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter. Michael has also served as a board member for the W.I.S.H. (Women Involved in Service to Humanity) Foundation, Inc., and as the financial secretary for the foundation.
Michael is married and has one adult son