September 2024

ISPS Newsletter

September 2024 | Issue IX

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

Upcoming Virtual Program - Join us!

In the digital age where sensitive information is accessible online, protecting yourself on the web is pivotal. ISPS and our panel of cybersecurity experts will discuss staying safe online and careers in the industry.

The panel includes:

Laura Malave, Faculty, College of Computer & Information Technology, St. Petersburg College (Event Moderator)
Connar McCasland, Cybersecurity Instructor, UWF Center for Cybersecurity and ITGulfCoast Board Member
Sali Osman, Director, IDEA Schools; Advisory Board Member, SullivanCotter; Former CISO, IMF; and Risk Advisor Aramco
Michele Millich, Information Security Technician, St. Petersburg College

We hope you can join us virtually via Zoom!

Launch of the Economic Interview Series

We're excited to launch our Economic Interview Series! ISPS will be hosting one-on-one interviews to discuss economic trends and initiatives with experts from different backgrounds across the state of Florida. Click below to watch the interviews!

In the first episode, Kimberly G. Jackson, Executive Director, chats with Christie Bruner, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce's Vice President of Advocacy.

In the second episode, Matthew Lee, Communication Coordinator, sits down with Roy Kirchner, the CEO of Ultimate 3D Printing Store and Services.

Staff Spotlights

Sam Jenkins accepted into the Fall 2024 cohort of the

Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Certificate in Leadership

Aron Bryce joined the Radio St. Pete board and advanced as a finalist for Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay’s “Best Activist”

Katie Algarin selected as the Head Delegate for

National Model United Nations DC Conference

Michael Ballard helped photograph the Hope in Action event hosted by Dr. Jane Goodall and the Roots & Shoots Alliance

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/

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