Are you interested in learning how to be an effective and informed citizen? Want to gain practical skills on how to interact successfully with policymakers at all levels of government?

Register for the Fall 2025 micro credential:

Fundamentals of Public Advocacy for Informed Citizens
with instructor Senator Anitere Flores

This IN-PERSON class meets four (4) times this semester, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm:

• Mon. Nov. 3
• Mon. Nov. 10
• Mon. Nov. 17
• Mon. Dec. 1

At the College of Business Complex Room #240 (CBC-240)

Note that this micro credential fulfills prerequisite requirements for the Green School Spring 2026 semester in Washington, D.C. program.

Don’t miss your chance to learn more about public advocacy and leadership!

Register by Fri. Oct. 24, 2025, at go.fiu.edu/Public_Advocacy or LINK HERE

About Senator Anitere Flores:

Senator Flores is a senior fellow at JGI's Policy lab in partnership with the Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership. Senator Flores served in the Florida House from 2004-2010. During her career in the Florida House, Senator Flores served as Deputy Majority Leader, Chair of the PreK-12 Appropriations Committee, and Chair of the PreK-12 Policy Committee. Prior to being elected a State Representative, she spent two years advocating for university students in her district as Director of State Relations for Florida International University.