Once during a lecture at a private university in Kingston, Jamaica, the power surged and went out. The students and staff were prepared for it. The dean came onstage with a bullhorn and Dr. Milton Krivokuca continued his lesson.

Though his career began in manufacturing, Krivokuca eventually found his way into education, a lucky break for many quality professionals. In his role as adviser and program coordinator, he’s helped students get their degrees—he helped speed up the graduation rate from 3.8 to 2.9 years—and advance their careers.