About me
Dr. Kristin Heathcock serves as the Dean of Associate in Science Programs at the Brandon Campus of Hillsborough College in Tampa, Florida. With twenty years of experience in both faculty and administrative roles at Hillsborough College, she brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to student success. She earned her Doctorate in Educational Technology from the University of Florida and holds both a Master’s in Library and Information Science and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of South Florida.As a fearless and innovative leader, Dr. Heathcock is widely recognized for her ability to champion meaningful initiatives and deliver high‑impact results. She played a pivotal role in launching the Institute of Financial Technology, home to only the second Associate of Science degree in Financial Technology in the nation. Her leadership has also driven several major college-wide initiatives, including the Zero Textbook Cost program launched in 2022, which has saved students at least $10 million in its first three years. The team then developed an Open Educational Resource (OER) creation program and subsequently one of the nation’s first AI‑supported OER development programs. Earlier in her career as a librarian faculty member, she established the Hotspot Library Lending program—expanding it from just six hotspots to 200 within three years—and secured grant funding to launch the college’s first laptop‑lending initiative.Outside of her professional work, Kristin is an avid runner who participates in and volunteers at race events throughout Florida. A highlight of her volunteer service includes serving as the General Hydration Station 3 Group Lead for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, Florida.Kristin is excited to join the NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leaders Fellowship program as an opportunity to expand her knowledge and amplify her impact on workforce development programs—both within Hillsborough College and across the broader community.
