Dallas College

Student Experience: Dhruv Pandya

“With my first management class, I was hooked. Everything I learned at community college was a real-life experience. I could apply what I was learning at work and really see results. My education helped me to do more and more on the job. 

“Today I’m helping to change people’s lives. The credit for what I am today goes to my education.” 

After completing his associate degree, Dhruv earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwood University in Cedar Hill and a Master’s of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. He worked for several years as Level III manager supervising a group of more than 90 employees responsible for maintaining all of the water pipes on the south side of Dallas before being promoted to his current position as assistant director of Trinity Watershed Management. He was honored with an Individual Achievement Award by the city in 1996 and 2000, was named Employee of the Year in 1988 and was given a Director’s Award for Productivity, Achievement and Innovation in 1995.


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“The culinary program had a blend of professors, ranging from those with decades of experience in the industry to military backgrounds to science backgrounds. They had such a wealth of knowledge, which really translated for me into this deep knowledge for foods and flavors and science. If I had not pursued this education, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
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“The on-the-job applications drew the positive attention of my boss and enhanced my performance in the workplace. The Management Program helped develop the skill sets necessary to lead and coach others.”
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Tamera Nalls

Tamera Nalls

Real Estate Professional Keller Williams Urban Dallas/Keller Williams Luxury International
“The Dallas College Real Estate program prepared me for real-life work because the faculty are all industry professionals. They did not just talk; they all walked the walk.”
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Josephine Maduagwu

Josephine Maduagwu

Real Estate Broker John Rob Real Estate Group
“As a student, being able to have access to professors who were knowledgeable and actually worked in the field was a rewarding experience in many ways. The opportunity to work alongside classmates and/or adjunct faculty was the best part of the Dallas College experience.”
Real Estate
Dhruv Pandya
Dhruv Pandya
Assistant Director of Trinity Watershed Management Dallas Water Utilities
Business and Management
School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade
Updated September 10, 2026