John-Michael Gonzales
External Affairs Manager
University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning
Company
University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning
(352) 273-4103
University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning
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Home Region
Northeast
Class
Connect Class 14
Areas of Expertise
Advocacy, College / University, Communications / Telecommunication, Education, Government, Housing, Leadership, Media, Non-Profit Organizations, Public Policy, Public Health
Biography
By email, website, post, or press release, John-Michael and his team endeavor to ensure that education leaders nationwide learn about the buffet of ways the Lastinger Center helps educators and their students learn, grow and thrive. He also works closely with UF Government and Community Relations to enable the Lastinger Center to adapt swiftly to the ever-evolving landscape of public policy.
Previously, John-Michael spent 10 years with the Florida Department of Health conducting communications, professional development, grant management and program development work as a state policy manager for their Tobacco Free Florida program. He loves making big ideas digestible for all audiences and is passionate about helping professionals find purpose in their work.
John-Michael has a B.S. in organizational communication and marketing from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an M.S. in public health from UF. He has also studied science and health communication at UF’s College of Journalism and Communications.
Previously, John-Michael spent 10 years with the Florida Department of Health conducting communications, professional development, grant management and program development work as a state policy manager for their Tobacco Free Florida program. He loves making big ideas digestible for all audiences and is passionate about helping professionals find purpose in their work.
John-Michael has a B.S. in organizational communication and marketing from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an M.S. in public health from UF. He has also studied science and health communication at UF’s College of Journalism and Communications.