Breaking the poverty cycle does not happen all at once. It happens when students are given access, belief, and the support to see a future they can step into.

In this episode, Christine Sylvain, Founder and CEO of Path to College, shares her personal journey and the work behind a proven model that helps high potential students overcome systemic barriers, earn scholarships, and access selective universities debt free. She also looks ahead to what’s next for the organization and how education and mentorship create lasting community impact.

How do you build a stronger Palm Beach County workforce? For Julia Dattolo, President and CEO of CareerSource Palm Beach County, it starts with people.

A proud U.S. Navy veteran and workforce development leader, she connects talent with opportunity and helps local businesses grow through service and purpose, sharing how community leadership, veterans employment, and workforce innovation are shaping Palm Beach County’s economy and redefining what it means to serve our community.

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Adam Hasner, President of Florida Atlantic University (FAU), shares his journey from Palm Beach County kid to leading one of South Florida’s most dynamic public research universities. He talks about how growing up with educator parents, early experiences in public service, and a high-energy, servant-leadership style shaped his approach to the presidency.

President Hasner highlights FAU’s momentum with record applications, competitive incoming classes, and groundbreaking research in neuroscience, ocean engineering, and artificial intelligence. He explains why he sees FAU as the region’s hometown university and outlines his strategic priorities of elevating the brand, strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities for students, and leading through influence with a vision for the future.

Topics Covered:

• Roots in Palm Beach County and a path through law, business, and public service

• Lessons from public service that prepared him to lead in higher education

• FAU’s growth as a research university with record demand and unique strengths

• The student experience and the importance of access and affordability

• Athletics as a source of school pride and community connection

• A vision to elevate FAU’s reputation and impact across the region

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