HCI College, a private healthcare-focused postsecondary institution with campuses in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, is proud to announce the appointment of two new executive leaders as part of the institution’s continued investment in its students, employees, and academic excellence.
Celeste Blackwell has been appointed Vice President of Training and Development, a newly created executive role focused on strengthening employee development and organizational effectiveness. Michelle Lambert has joined HCI College as Vice President of Academic Affairs.
These appointments come as HCI College continues expanding its academic and operational infrastructure to better serve students, faculty, and staff. Recent investments include the deployment of high-fidelity nursing simulators at the Fort Lauderdale campus, the expansion of the West Palm Beach campus with 11,000 square feet of additional classroom space, and the implementation of new education technology platforms including Verity Student by Portico and the D2L Brightspace learning management system.
“As HCI College continues to grow, we remain committed to investing not only in our academic infrastructure, but also in our people,” said Pedro C. De Guzman, President and CEO of HCI College. “Celeste and Michelle each bring valuable experience that will enhance the student experience and help advance our academic mission.”
As Vice President of Training and Development, Blackwell will standardize job responsibilities, strengthen training programs, and establish best practices in support of faculty and staff throughout the organization.
“Celeste’s transition from Academics into this role is both strategic and natural,” added De Guzman. “She brings a strong track record in building structured processes, developing teams, and driving operational consistency.”
Lambert brings 15 years of experience in academic leadership, having previously served in roles including Academic Dean, Assistant Vice President of Academic Learning and Curriculum Development, and Regional Director of Education. Her experience includes oversight of licensure and certification-based programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and Nursing.
As Vice President of Academic Affairs, Lambert will provide leadership and oversight of academics and faculty, guiding curriculum development, classroom quality, and student success.
Together, Blackwell and Lambert will help lead HCI College through its next phase of growth by strengthening faculty and staff support, improving organizational alignment, and advancing the institution’s academic mission.
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