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: Bradley Goldstein, D.O.
Published: | 12:20 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Bradley Goldstein, D.O. – an Alumnus of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (M.S. Public Health ‘04) – was the first in FSU history to obtain a Master of Public Health (MPH) in the spring of 2004.
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.
Alumni Spotlight: Madeleine Traylor
Published: | 11:38 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Madeleine Traylor – two-time FSU alumna (B.S. Sociology ‘24, B.S. Psychology ‘24) – is pursuing her Ph.D. in Sociology at The Ohio State University, crediting COSSPP faculty for her success.
Alumni Spotlight: Donn A. Weaver
Published: | 12:30 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Donn Weaver – an FSU alumnus (M.A. International Affairs ‘74) – leveraged his graduate education to launch a 46-year service as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Government.
Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Becker
Published: | 11:00 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News
Matthew Becker, Ph.D., – a two-time FSU alumnus (B.S. political science ’07, M.S. international affairs Matthew Becker, Ph.D. – a two-time FSU alumnus (B.S. Political Science ’07, M.S. International Affairs ’09) – was nominated by the U.S. Department of State to serve as a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as an international election observer.