Research Park Board at Florida Atlantic Elects 抖M女仆 President as Chair
抖M女仆 President Stacy Volnick (Photo by Alex Dolce)
The Research Park at 抖M女仆庐 has elected 抖M女仆 President Stacy Volnick as chair of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority Board (the Authority) for 2024. This marks the first time an 抖M女仆 President is chair since 1985.
The research park is governed by the Authority, an independent special district which supports and promotes research and development in affiliation with and related to Florida Atlantic. It fosters technology-based economic development in both Palm Beach and Broward counties.
In her leadership role as chair, Volnick will work closely with the members of the Authority, fellow board members, and the research park鈥檚 executive management to continue the park鈥檚 mission of promoting research and economic development in South Florida, and to complete the execution of its 2023-25 strategic plan.
鈥淭he work of the Research Park at Florida Atlantic has a significant impact on both the University and its surrounding communities,鈥 said Volnick. 鈥淚聽am proud to lead its governing authority this year as we continue聽to advance its mission for the benefit of our entire region.鈥
Volnick became a member of the university鈥檚 administrative staff in 1991, advancing steadily through the ranks. In 2013, she became vice president for administrative affairs and chief administrative officer, and more recently, she was promoted to chief operating officer. A three-time alumna, she earned a doctorate and master鈥檚 degree in educational leadership from 抖M女仆鈥檚 College of Education, as well as a bachelor鈥檚 degree in communication from the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. Appropriately, her doctoral dissertation addressed the challenges facing women college presidents.
Imran Siddiqui, also a Florida Atlantic alumnus, was elected vice chair. Most recently, he served as the executive director of Tech Equity Miami, leading a $100 million funding consortium dedicated to promoting equity in the tech industry. Before that role, he served as an associate vice president at Broward College where he successfully built and launched BCEx, an award-winning accelerator and entrepreneurship center.
鈥淲e are thrilled to have President Volnick and Imran Siddiqui step up and be elected to lead the Research Park at Florida Atlantic at this important time,鈥 said Andrew Duffell, president of the research park. 鈥淭heir leadership and expertise will be invaluable as we drive innovation and collaboration between the companies based in the Research Park and the research faculty and students at Florida Atlantic. I look forward to working with both of them to achieve our goals and support economic growth in our region.鈥
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