Richard Miranda

Richard Miranda, Adjunct Instructor for FCPM, has been in leadership positions for over 30 years, leading teams as small as three people to as many as 600. He began his career in the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, where he taught professional development courses (including leadership and management) in the U.S. and abroad. For 18 years, he served on the management team of the Division of Plant Industry of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. In July 2018, he became the State Plant Health Director for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. In that role, he directs all aspects of Florida's plant protection operations, including import/export regulatory operations, pest detection, eradication, and more.­

Richard holds two degrees from the University of Florida: a Bachelor's in Agricultural Education and Communication (with a concentration in Leadership Development) and a Master's in Management. Richard received his CPM in 2008 and has been a passionate champion of the program ever since.­