Have coffee with Dr. Debra Schwinn, President of Palm Beach Atlantic University.
This free event is presented by the Women in Business Committee.
Join this round table discussion, and hear about Dr. Schwinn's career path, and the tough decisions she's made along the way! We will leave time for questions, as well as opportunity to share your own story with like minded, career driven ladies.
About Dr. Debra Schwinn:
Dr. Debra A. Schwinn is the ninth President of Palm Beach Atlantic (PBA) University. She assumed office on May 4, 2020, and brings a wealth of experience in academia and medical leadership. She previously served as Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. A distinguished alumna of Stanford University School of Medicine, she has also held significant roles at the University of Washington and Duke University.
Under Dr. Schwinn's leadership, PBA has expanded its programs, offering a bachelor?s in Engineering and a Physician Associate program. The university has experienced a two-year enrollment increase, the highest in its history, and implemented a new strategic vision for and launched the transformative God-Sized Dreams campaign. Beyond her professional pursuits, Dr. Schwinn enjoys CrossFit, reading, and playing the violin. She is married to Dr. Robert Gerstmyer, a religious scholar. They have two children.