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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Sean T. Cortopassi

Published: | 1:31 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Sean T. Cortopassi, Th.D. – an FSU alumnus (M.S. Political Science ’06) – recently published a 340-page Christian guidebook, The Way Ahead, through Redemption Press.  Published on January 30, 2026, The Way Ahead reflects Dr. Cortopassi’s commitment to leadership, writing, and service. In addition to his work as an author, he serves as a Division Director at the Defense Manpower Data Cente r, supporting […]

Alumni Spotlight: Michelle Hollinger  

Published: | 9:19 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Michelle Hollinger – a Florida State University alumna (B.S. Sociology ‘85) – has spent four decades building a career around strengthening communities through personal empowerment, from her early work in social services to the newsroom to her current role as founder and Chief Worthiness Officer of The Institute for Worthy Living.

Alumni Spotlight: Frank Sobczak

Published: | 12:28 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Frank Sobczak – an FSU alumnus (B.S. Economics ’94) – was recently promoted to Area Vice President of Medical Devices at Abbott, where he has spent 22 years in leadership roles across the cardiovascular space.

Alumni Spotlight: Jami Kliner

Published: | 1:09 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

Jami Kliner – an FSU alumna (B.S. Political Science ’25) and current Master of Public Administration (MPA) student at the Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy – is making the most of COSSPP’s Combined Pathways program to fast-track her graduate education while building on more than 20 years of public service experience.

Alumni Spotlight: Elisabeth Duggar  

Published: | 10:57 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Elisabeth Duggar – an FSU alumna (B.A. International Affairs ’25) – joined the 2025 Teach for America (TFA) corps and is currently completing her first year as a first grade teacher in the Washington, D.C., area where she empowers students through education.

Alumni Spotlight: Mazi Rhodes

Published: | 12:10 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Mazi Rhodes, AICP – a two-time FSU COSSPP alumnus (B.S. International Affairs ’20, Master of Science in Planning ’22) – is joining the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) this month as a Freight & Rail Planner.