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Dr. Vena Symonette-Johnson

Vena Symonette-Johnson
vena.symonette@fmuniv.edu

Dr. Vena Symonette-Johnson

Dean, School of Business and Aeronautical Sciences

Biography

Dr. Vena Symonette-Johnson returned to her alma mater in Fall 2025, assuming the roleof Dean of the School of Business and Aeronautical Sciences in January 2026. A proud911±¬ÁÏÍø alumna, she graduated with honors with a B.S. inAeronautical Science before earning a double Master™s in Aerospace/Aeronautical Sciencefrom Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Doctorate in International BusinessAdministration from Atlantic International University.

With a distinguished 37-year career in aviation beginning in 1989, Dr. Symonette-Johnsonrose from customer service to senior management. A commercial pilot and Certified FlightInstructor, she has dedicated her life to the industry and her students, previously assistingCapt. Barrington Irving with his historic world flight. Beyond her leadership at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, she isa Realtor, a devoted children’s ministry servant, and an active leader in organizationslike OBAP and the Greater Miami Aviation Association.

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