Robert Keiser - Class of 2023
About Robert
Raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Robert has lived in Washington D.C. and Barcelona, Spain. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The George Washington University in Washington D.C. He also has a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in Higher Education Leadership from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Robert M. Keiser currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of the Graduate School for Keiser University. In this role, he manages all operations and key performance areas of the graduate and international programs for Keiser University. Dr. Keiser is also the Vice-Chairman of Southeastern College, a role in which he provides strategic direction, council to the current Executive Director, and board leadership. In addition to his roles in postsecondary education Robert Keiser is an owner and operator of a Primrose early learning center.
Robert volunteers his time to serve as a gubernatorial appointee to the Florida Center for Nursing (FCN). The Florida Center for Nursing is a state workforce center established in Florida statute (F.S. 464.0195) to recommend strategies to balance the supply and demand of Florida's nursing workforce. He also serves as the past president of Florida’s Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC). Keiser also previously supported the Florida Department of Education via his service on the Rules and Accreditation Committees for the Commission of Independent Education (CIE). Robert has been honored as an emerging leader in South Florida and nationally within post-secondary education. Robert was named a top 20 leader in career education nationally in 2022 by Career Education Review. He has also received 40 under 40 awards from Cystic Fibrosis’ Fort Lauderdale and the South Florida Business Journal. He has also been named as a “Tomorrow’s Leader in 2023” by Cystic Fibrosis. In addition, Robert Keiser has been published multiple times in Career Education Review and by Career Education Colleges and Universities and has been the guest of honor on the EdUp Experience and the Higher Ed Podcast due to his knowledge of higher education leadership.
Future Plans
I aspire to one day become the Chancellor of Keiser University and to expand our Primrose franchises to continue the family legacy of transforming student’s lives through quality education. Finally, I have an aspiration to hold public office to better serve the state (Florida) and country that I love and am proud to be a citizen of.
What makes Maverick PAC unique?
What makes Maverick PAC unique is the access provided to legislators and politically motivated citizens whose common goal is to maintain America’s place in the world as a beacon of hope.
What was your favorite part of Mavericks Conference?
I most enjoyed networking with and learning from thought leaders, politicians, and other leaders who aspire to build American prosperity.
Fun Fact
A fun fact about me is that I testified before the House Committee on Education and Labor with Richard Simmons and a panel of other esteemed individuals to advocate for the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act which mandated one hour of physical education in American public schools. After our testimony I participated in a dance rally with Mr. Simmons on the steps of capitol hill that is still on YouTube today.