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Presidential Ambassador Program welcomes new members

April 26, 2019

Florida Polytechnic University announced its 2019-20 Class of Presidential Ambassadors, welcoming 10 new members to the distinguished student program. The annual induction ceremony was held Tuesday, April 23, at the Aula Magna in the Innovation, Science, and Technology (IST) Building.

The new class of Presidential Ambassadors is comprised of 19 students who were appointed by the University president to serve as official and formal hosts at designated events. Participants volunteer and are selected each year for their academic standing and leadership abilities, as well as citizen and service activities.

“Being part of this program is a remarkable opportunity,” said Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Poly. “Leadership and communication are vital in today’s world, and this will help you enhance those skills looking into the future.”

The mission of the Presidential Ambassadors is to represent the President and Florida Poly at designated events to promote the successes and vision of the University. The program offers its members a chance to network with prominent University constituents and sharpen their public relations, event planning, and professional etiquette skills while engaging in service to the Florida Poly community.

Contact:
Lydia Guzman
Assistant Director of Communications
863-874-8450

 

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.