Join us for our 2026 Florida College IMPACT Gala:

This event showcases the impact Florida College and its students have in the community and around the world. Funds raised during the evening will support student scholarships at Florida College.

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER ARTHUR BROOKS

OCTOBER 1ST, 6:30 PM TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER

 

About Keynote Speaker

ARTHUR BROOKS

New York Times Best-selling Author & Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School Professor

Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the
popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column.

Arthur Brooks is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books, including Build the Life You Want in 2023
and From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and
Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.

Brooks is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, appearing in the media and traveling the world to teach people in private companies, universities, public agencies and faith communities how they can live happier lives and bring greater well-being to others.

2026 Sponsors

Speaker Sponsor

Dr. Dan Kingsley

Premium Sponsors

American Integrity
AMS
Lee & Vicci Biles
Dr. Justin Bonner, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Killingsworth Agency, Inc.
Relias Healthcare
Jim & Tammy Smitherman

Corporate Sponsors

ABC Dennis Insurance
Acrisure
Dr. Brad Cavender
City of Temple Terrace
Annette Cox
Cunningham Financial Group, LLC
Forest Hills
Fortune-Johnson LLC
Alan K. Geer, P.A, CPAs
HomeProp LLC
Miller McDaniel & Associates
The Neil Group
NGTS Recycling
Quality Plus Services, Inc.
Smarter Furnishings
Patrick Sneed – Edward Jones
Trout Tree Partners
Brad & Lydia Walker