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Titans, we're so excited to kick off another year at SPC with you!
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St. Petersburg College was founded in 1927 as St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida's first two-year college. Our alumni rank first in the state for earning the highest entry wages among state community college graduates. Access, excellence, and student support are the hallmarks of SPC. Regionally accredited and nationally recognized, SPC was the first state college in Florida to offer bachelor’s degrees. We offer 200+ degree, certificate, and transfer programs, as well as many high-demand, high-skill, industry-recognized workforce certifications. Our career-focused curriculum is created in conjunction with industry experts to ensure that SPC students can meet the needs of today’s employers.
To learn more about SPC, visit https://spcollege.edu.
Titans, we're so excited to kick off another year at SPC with you!
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St. Petersburg College was founded in 1927 as St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida's first two-year college. Our alumni rank first in the state for earning the highest entry wages among state community college graduates. Access, excellence, and student support are the hallmarks of SPC. Regionally accredited and nationally recognized, SPC was the first state college in Florida to offer bachelor’s degrees. We offer 200+ degree, certificate, and transfer programs, as well as many high-demand, high-skill, industry-recognized workforce certifications. Our career-focused curriculum is created in conjunction with industry experts to ensure that SPC students can meet the needs of today’s employers.
To learn more about SPC, visit https://spcollege.edu.







![Standing In The Gap, EP13: Ryan Quattlebaum
Today, Dr. Tonjua Williams, President of St. Petersburg College, sits down with Ryan Quattlebaum, President and CEO of AdventHealth - North Pinellas, to explore his remarkable journey from dishwasher to healthcare leader.
As Ryan recounts his evolution from early career challenges to his current role, he sheds light on the steadfast commitment of AdventHealths team to upholding exceptional care standards. They delve into the difficulties faced during COVID-19 and the strategies AdventHealth has developed to prepare for future health crises. Ryan also shares some stories of giving back to the community with engagements and vital partnerships that make a lasting impact, especially for the children.
Join the conversation as they exchange insights on how technology acts as a catalyst for enhancing patient care as well as the difference between will and skill in leadership. Tune in and uncover how Ryan Quattlebaum’s leadership and vision continue to bridge gaps and drive positive change in healthcare.
KEY POINTS:
[01:05] - From dishwasher to CEO: Ryan leadership journey
[03:33] - How does the AdventHealth team uphold the standard of care
[07:29] - Challenges faced as the leader such as the COVID-19 pandemic
[10:00] - Another response to COVID-19 and preparedness for another pandemic
[12:08] - Illustrative story and examples of community engagement and partnerships
[19:56] - How AdventHealth embraces technology as a tool to enhance care
[30:30] - On addressing the will vs the skill
[34:35] - Ryan’s advice to leaders and potential leaders
[37:56] - Make that decision: Choose courage over comfort
[39:22] - Ryan’s insights on how to stand in the gap
QUOTABLES:
“If you can connect with the person [or] with those people, you can really more understand whats important to them.” – Ryan Quattlebaum
“Standing in the gap — The employees of AdventHealth helped those children find beds. They donated the beds, they cleaned the spots. Its more than just giving a check. Its giving your time.” – Dr. Tonjua Williams
“I tell our new hire orientation [that] not everything you do comes in the way of an email from your boss — It comes in those opportunities that you see presented where you can truly make an impact and make a difference in peoples lives.” – Ryan Quattlebaum
RESOURCES:
Ryan Quattlebaum
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-quattlebaum-1382b23/
St. Petersburg College
Website | www.spcollege.edu
Facebook | facebook.com/stpetecollege
IG | instagram.com/stpetersburgcollege
YouTube | youtube.com/@SPC
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/company/st petersburg-college
X | x.com/spcnews
Standing In The Gap is produced by EPYC Media Network | Visit at https://www.epyc.co/
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St. Petersburg College was founded in 1927 as St. Petersburg Junior College, Floridas first two-year college. Our alumni rank first in the state for earning the highest entry wages among state community college graduates. Access, excellence, and student support are the hallmarks of SPC. Regionally accredited and nationally recognized, SPC was the first state college in Florida to offer bachelor’s degrees. We offer 200+ degree, certificate and transfer programs, as well as many high-demand, high-skill, industry-recognized workforce certifications. Our career-focused curriculum is created in conjunction with industry experts to ensure that SPC students are able to meet the needs of today’s employers.
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