TALLAHASSEE,
Fla. – The Institute of
Politics at Florida State University (IOP@FSU) named Al
Cardenas, a nationally recognized leader in law,
business and politics, as chairman of the institute’s inaugural advisory board.
Cardenas, a senior partner with
The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners who served two terms as chairman of the
Republican Party of Florida, was instrumental in establishing the IOP@FSU in
2020.
“It’s an honor to have Al Cardenas
serve as chairman of the inaugural advisory board for the IOP@FSU,” said
College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s Dean Tim Chapin. “Chairman
Cardenas was the initial visionary for the institute, and our students benefit
from his experience, leadership and commitment to promoting political
engagement and civil discourse.”
Cardenas is also an adjunct
faculty member at FSU teaching an undergraduate course about government institutions
and the importance of civic and political participation for the IOP@FSU’s
2021-2022 cohort of undergraduate fellows.
“I am proud to lead the
advisory board for The Institute of Politics at Florida State University,”
Cardenas said. “It is important in this current political environment to
support a framework from which future leaders may learn to work together for
the betterment of their local communities and beyond. The IOP@FSU is uniquely
poised to become the premiere institute for civic engagement and public
service, not only in the southern region but across the United States.”
Cardenas will lead the
institute’s new advisory board to be named in an ongoing series of
announcements over the coming weeks.
For more information about the
IOP@FSU’s inaugural advisory board and to access Cardenas’ full bio, please
click here.
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About
The Institute of Politics at Florida State University
The
Institute of Politics at Florida State University (IOP@FSU) is a world-class,
nonpartisan, and nationally-renowned institute that promotes engagement in
politics by students and citizens. Housed within the College of Social Sciences
and Public Policy, the IOP@FSU supports applied political research by a cadre
of world-class scholars and will mobilize the talents of our alumni, students,
faculty and friends while taking advantage of its location in Florida’s Capital
City. The IOP@FSU offers wide-ranging opportunities for FSU students to become
civically engaged; promotes research in politics, citizen involvement, and
public service; and promotes political awareness, civic involvement and public
service among the general public. For additional information, visit www.IOPFSU.com.