"For more than twenty years, I have watched Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr.'s remarkable career with admiration. As the current president of Edward Waters University, he is a truly exceptional leader whose tireless efforts and profound dedication are imprinted on the institution's recent success and current trajectory. His profound care for students and his unwavering resolve to build an institution that provides them with robust career planning, real-world work experiences, and a clear pathway to professional opportunities have been transformative. His leadership has undeniably propelled Florida’s oldest HBCU to a new era of excellence and emerging eminence."