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<p class="MsoNormal">Welcome, John!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Debra Herman</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><br>
<b>Director</b><br>
<span style="background:white">Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; OLLI at FSU<br>
Florida State University<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Isl <isl-bounces@lists.fsu.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>John Palmer via Isl<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 11, 2026 4:24 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Institute for Successful Longevity <isl@fsu.edu>; ISL Affiliates <isl@lists.fsu.edu>; Nehja Guillaume via Isl-jab <isl-jab@lists.fsu.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Isl] Introducing the Program Coordinator of the Institute for Successful Longevity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and I am looking forward to this opportunity with you all! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">All the best, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">John Palmer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> Institute for Successful Longevity <<a href="mailto:isl@fsu.edu">isl@fsu.edu</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 11, 2026 12:49 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> ISL Affiliates <<a href="mailto:isl@lists.fsu.edu">isl@lists.fsu.edu</a>>; Nehja Guillaume via Isl-jab <<a href="mailto:isl-jab@lists.fsu.edu">isl-jab@lists.fsu.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> John Palmer <<a href="mailto:jp26bp@fsu.edu">jp26bp@fsu.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Introducing the Program Coordinator of the Institute for Successful Longevity</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dear ISL colleagues and advisors,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">I am pleased to share that John Palmer joined the Institute for Successful Longevity today, September 11, as our new Program Coordinator.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">John brings extensive experience in program management, community engagement, higher education, and nonprofit leadership. Most recently, he served as Volunteer Services Director at Volunteer Florida, where he led
statewide volunteer engagement initiatives, managed programs and partnerships, and worked closely with state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders across Florida. He previously worked in student services at Tallahassee State College
and has held several leadership roles focused on education, volunteer engagement, and community outreach. To learn more about John, please visit
<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fisl.fsu.edu%2Fabout-us%2Fstaff&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7Ce39ec027b0c84224133b08df129ae808%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639250128658958039%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Z%2BF3c6u%2FcQTZHBQVBWbyE2CA6VPvl3NBxewHNtNNLf8%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://isl.fsu.edu/about-us/staff">
https://isl.fsu.edu/about-us/staff</a> or his LinkedIn profile <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjohn-palmer-239795129%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7Ce39ec027b0c84224133b08df129ae808%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639250128658970680%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yVbOSFjH8s6N0WvZQxue06SEJMDoePa3uhX0buxX9G8%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-palmer-239795129/">
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-palmer-239795129/</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">In his new role, John will support many aspects of ISL's activities, including our Brown Bag talks and Distinguished Lecture Series, faculty and student engagement, research and grant-planning activities, community
outreach, communications and social media, working group meetings, and other institute programs and events. These responsibilities are central to the Program Coordinator position and to ISL's continued growth.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Throughout the interview process, we were particularly impressed by John's strong communication and organizational skills, positive and collaborative approach, and enthusiasm for ISL's mission. I believe he is
a wonderful addition to our team.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Please join me in welcoming John to ISL and FSU! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Zhe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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