FALL 2024
Graduation

Dr. Madeline Burillo-Hopkins began her tenure as the president of Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, bringing a plethora of experience and a grand passion for student success to the position.

After completing her bachelor’s degree, she moved to the mainland to pursue her master’s degree, where she finished prerequisite courses at Oklahoma State University and earned a Master of Arts in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. While in Oklahoma, she navigated through both cultural and language barriers while taking on a position in the financial aid office, a job that ignited her interest in higher education administration. 

Her journey eventually led her to the neighboring state of Texas, where she earned a doctorate in educational leadership at Sam Houston State University. During that time, she balanced full-time work with her studies, often commuting with fellow colleagues to attend classes after a long day at the office. She said the experience deepened her commitment to higher education and equipped her with the tools to advocate for student success at every level.