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Bold Past. Bright Future. Forever Florida Poly.
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You are part of a vibrant network of innovators leading in high-tech industries across the nation. Connect with fellow graduates, access career resources, and explore ways to stay engaged, give back, and help shape the future.
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Leave your mark on campus—literally. Sponsor a personalized brick and help pave the way for future innovation.
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A team of dedicated alumni helping shape Florida Poly’s alumni strategy, events, and initiatives. Want to join or nominate someone?
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Florida Poly graduates are innovators and leaders—shaping the future through hands-on learning and real-world impact.
From startups to top tech firms, our alumni prove what a Florida Poly education can achieve.
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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.