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Florida Polytechnic University is a nationally recognized force for innovation, cutting-edge research, and academic excellence.
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Florida Poly swimmer makes second straight nationals appearance
April 22, 2026
Reid Johnson, a senior and mechanical engineering major at Florida Polytechnic University, recently competed at the College Club Swimming Nationals for the second year in a row.
Florida Poly president earns distinguished statewide recognition
April 21, 2026
Q&A: Presidential Ambassador and Class of 2026 speaker ready for his ‘dream job’
April 17, 2026
World-renowned astronaut Koichi Wakata to speak at 2026 commencement
April 16, 2026
Polk student earns top science fair honor, credits Florida Poly support
April 15, 2026
Florida Poly president earns distinguished statewide recognition
April 21, 2026
Q&A: Presidential Ambassador and Class of 2026 speaker ready for his ‘dream job’
April 17, 2026
World-renowned astronaut Koichi Wakata to speak at 2026 commencement
April 16, 2026
Polk student earns top science fair honor, credits Florida Poly support
April 15, 2026
Florida Poly drafts first athletic director as program takes off
April 13, 2026
Q&A: Environmental engineering grad scores big with research and leadership
April 10, 2026
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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.