President's Bio

Dr. Fernando Figueroa

Dr. Fernando Figueroa is the president of Gateway Community & Technical College in Northern Kentucky. He has served students in higher education for more than 25 years from classroom instruction to all aspects of administration.

In his time at Gateway, he has been an advocate for key initiatives in the region particularly focused on workforce development and diversity, inclusion and equity. He has championed Gateway’s role in strong K-12 partnerships as well as the relationships with local colleges and universities.

A native of New Orleans, Dr. Figueroa appreciates a good Cafe Au Lait and a great Rock n Roll riff. He enjoys playing guitar and recording and publishing his own music. Dr. Figueroa and his wife Debbie, a professional artist, share four wonderful children, three grandchildren and two fur babies.

Dr. Figueroa holds a Ph.D. and Master of Arts in English from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Loyola University in New Orleans.