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Gillette to lead professional development for Studer Institute

January 27, 2015
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The Studer Institute is adding a new member to their team. Beginning February 2, Rachael Gillette will take the role of Director of Professional Development at the Studer Institute. Gillette, former executive director for Pensacola Young Professionals, has worked in not-for-profit organizations in the Pensacola area for eight years. Prior to her not-for-profit work, the Keele University graduate received her Bachelor of Arts in Law and American Studies and practiced law in England, as a Barrister, for over nine years. The Studer Institute, another not-for-profit organization that will be added to Gillette’s resume, highlights important issues in the Pensacola community and works towards innovative solutions. The Institute helps people understand their community, as well as helps local businesses and other not-for-profits in professional development for their organizations. The Studer Institute is not something new to Gillette. She coordinated the “Strategic Planning for Small Businesses and Not-For-Profits” seminar, held back on November 15, 2014. “It became apparent last year that the Institute can be a key part of citizen powered change through community metrics and research, and the communication of these materials,” says Quint Studer, founder of the Studer Institute. “What came up beyond expectations was the hunger for professional development, ranging from board development, to strategic planning, to an array of leadership skills.” From this, the Studer Institute has hosted two seminars geared toward professional development, “Leadership in the Workplace” and “Strategic Planning for Small Businesses and Not-For-Profits” both held in Fall of 2014. “Our goal is to help create better organizations and improve results and the new role of Director of Professional Development for the Studer Institute is a natural progression to get us there,” says Gillette. “I am passionate about making a difference in our community and this role will align perfectly with that.” The Studer Institute is already planning, says Gillette, to provide online resources as well as more workshops and trainings. For more information on the Studer Institute, visit their website, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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