May 2023

ISPS Newsletter

May 2023 | Issue V

The Institute's Mission

Welcome to The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions (ISPS) at St. Petersburg College. We are dedicated to advancing academic excellence, community engagement, economic vitality, and public understanding through high-quality, solutions-directed, non-partisan public policy programs.

The purpose of ISPS is to enrich the education experience, engage with government to promote unity and efficiency, facilitate economic activity, and involve citizens in their college and government.

ISPS seeks to educate Floridians in the following ways:

Promote student engagement
Enhance civic and community involvement
Serve as a center for public discourse
Identify economic initiatives

We hope you will join us in making a difference.

-Kimberly G. Jackson, Esq., Executive Director

Learn More About ISPS

2023 Spring Programs

ISPS Board Member Spotlights

Liz Sembler named one of Academy Prep’s

Five Fabulous Females for 2023

Kim Jackson, Irene Sullivan, Nikki Gaskin-Capehart, Kanika Tomalin and Tonjua Williams (left to right) are past Fabulous Females alumnae connected to ISPS

Jeff Johnson recognized as a top influencer in

Florida health care politics

New ISPS LinkedIn Page

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Putting in the effort to strengthen your mental health counts - no matter how big or small your steps are. Watch some of our past content supporting mental health awareness:

• Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System

• Pasco County Sherriff's Office Talks with ISPS

• Progress for Mental Health Today: Policy and Practice

Veterinary Technology Program

"SPC is working with BlendVet to host an event to educate children ages 12-15 about all aspects of veterinary medicine. We are looking to enroll kids from groups that are currently under-represented in veterinary medicine (BIPOC, men, LGBTQIA+). BlendVet will be flying in mentors from various communities so all groups have representation for the kids. Blendvet will work with SPC program faculty to create a program for the kids as well as the parents. The parents program will include steps to helping your child enroll in college. The biggest need currently is recruitment to get a goal of 50 kids to participate."

Help Support the Institute's

Programs and Mission

The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions welcomes support from individuals and organizations throughout Florida and beyond.

Your sponsorship or donation will enable us to continue offering free high-quality solutions-directed public policy programs.

Donations in any amount make a difference! Program sponsorship opportunities begin at just $500 and include a variety of benefits!

For more details and information: https://isps.spcollege.edu/contribute/

Donate

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Liz Sembler named one of Academy Prep’s

﻿Five Fabulous Females for 2023

Jeff Johnson recognized as a top influencer in

Florida health care politics

Five Fabulous Females for 2023