Yasmin Teja

Born in Zanzibar, and raised in Kenya, Yasmin Teja has called South Florida home for nearly 50 years. Yasmin speaks Swahili and is a resolute advocate for education and community service.

A proud Broward College alumna, Yasmin earned her A.A. in 1980, transferring to FAU on dual scholarships. She later earned her MBA in 1983, launching a successful career in Accounting and Finance at American Express, Mitel, and the State of Florida. However, her passion for student success brought her back to Broward College, where she worked in academic support and taught Reading as an adjunct professor. A highlight of her teaching career was collaborating in Learning Community classes with her longtime mentor, friend, and colleague, Professor Trish Joyce.

Now a Library Specialist for Broward County Libraries, she champions literacy and outreach programs. Yasmin has been recognized with several awards throughout her career, including the Broward College Unsung Hero Award in 2016 and the Professional Technical Staff Outstanding Achievement Award in 2017. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Library Science at USF.

Yasmin was one of three Broward College graduates speakers at our college Professional Development Day on February 21. She shared her personal journey as an international student at the time and the pivotal impact that Broward College former president A Hugh Adams had on her thinking about how she could serve her community.