Loretta Ovueraye

Vice President, Academic Affairs

Dr. Loretta Ovueraye has over 20 years of experience serving in the Florida College System (FCS) as a faculty member, department chairperson, program director, dean of faculty and more. Prior to joining Seminole State in June 2023, she served as vice provost of workforce programs and professional learning at Miami Dade College.

Her personal educational journey has taken her around the world, from earning her bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Edo State University in Nigeria, a master’s degree in environmental science from Imperial College, University of London and her Ed.D. in higher education administration from Northeastern University. 

As vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Ovueraye is responsible for the delivery of academic programs, courses and services. Seminole State offers over 200 degrees, certificates and programs, including 11 bachelor’s degrees.