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Board of Trustees Orientation

Advancement & Foundation

Advancement Team

Florida Polytechnic University’s Advancement Team plays a vital role in building and sustaining meaningful relationships that support the university’s mission and long-term success. As advancement professionals, the team works to foster engagement with alumni, donors, industry partners, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.

With a focus on strategic communications, philanthropy, and relationship management, the Advancement Team helps increase awareness, strengthen connections, and generate philanthropic support for the university’s priorities. Whether through fundraising initiatives, alumni outreach, or corporate partnerships, their work is essential in creating opportunities for student success, faculty excellence, and institutional growth.

Together, their efforts ensure that Florida Poly continues to thrive as a leader in STEM education and innovation.

Florida Polytechnic University Foundation

The Florida Polytechnic University Foundation plays a vital role in advancing the mission of the University by supporting the development and growth of impactful academic programs, research institutes, and innovation centers. Through strategic partnerships and philanthropic contributions, the Foundation helps bring visionary ideas to life by naming, enhancing, and expanding initiatives that position Florida Poly at the forefront of STEM education and technological innovation.

From cutting-edge research labs to hands-on learning spaces, the Foundation’s support directly enriches the student experience and drives progress across campus. By investing in programs that foster creativity, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem solving, the Foundation ensures Florida Poly remains a dynamic hub for innovation and discovery.

Explore some of the exceptional programs the Foundation supports.

Giving Opportunities

When you support Florida Polytechnic University, you invest in the future of innovation, technology, and education. Your generosity fuels cutting-edge research, empowers the next generation of STEM leaders, and drives the University’s mission to shape a tech-forward society.

There are many meaningful ways to make a difference such as scholarships, program support, faculty development, capital projects, or unrestricted giving. Each gift, no matter the size, helps Florida Poly continue to grow as a premier institution for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Discover how you can contribute to the University’s vision and be a part of our transformative impact by exploring the giving opportunities.

Advancement & Foundation Module Coming Soon!

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.