Who were your mentors? How do you make an impact in your community? what personal development tools have you used that have made you who you are today?

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Caroline Villanueva is the President of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches and Director of South Florida External Affairs at Florida Crystals Corporation, where she is responsible for projects related to economic and community development in Palm Beach County. Ms. Villanueva has worked closely with agricultural property owners and local governments for nearly ten years.

Prior to joining Florida Crystals Corporation, Caroline was a senior land planner at Urban Design Kilday Studios where she prepared comprehensive plan amendments including for the Florida Crystals’ South Florida Intermodal Logistics Center in western Palm Beach County. Prior to UDKS, Caroline was an Asset Manager for Lennar Homes’ joint venture projects in St. Lucie County. She was responsible for managing corporate partnerships and entitlements of large, master planned property holdings.

Caroline began her career at the U.S. Government Accountability Office in Atlanta where she was responsible for policy analysis of certain federal programs. She received her Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from the Heinz School at Carnegie Mellon University and undergraduate business degree from the University of Miami. Caroline is the company’s trustee to the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and board and executive committee member to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. She is Chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee at the Hispanic Chamber. She is also a board member of the Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic Alliance of Palm Beach County. Caroline is an ex-officio board member on the Palm Beach County Planning Congress.

ABOUT OUR EVENT

Master Path is a quarterly Speaker Series hosted by Path to College intended for personal growth, professional development, and community impact. Join us to learn from local experts and leaders to learn more about how you can support the talent pipeline for the future of Palm Beach County!

We are Path to College; we fearlessly clear the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges with the best scholarships. Our students apply to college at 200% of the national average, receive 100% acceptance to and enroll in 4-year universities, with 60% admissions to top-tier institutions and 50% with full-ride scholarships (others obtain 70-90% tuition coverage). Mentorship plays a foundational role in the success of our program. We believe education is the answer, and college is for everyone.

ABOUT OUR VENUE

Venture X's Premier Office Space in Palm Beach Gardens – City Centre.

Venture X – Palm Beach Gardens is a flexible office space and shared coworking community conveniently located at the corner of PGA Boulevard and US 1 in prestigious Palm Beach Gardens. Offering concierge services set in a meticulous, upscale environment, Venture X is home to established businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups alike. If you are relocating to the area or from your home office, we’ve got you covered!

WHAT TO EXPECT

5:30 PM Mingle with like-minded local professionals while enjoying complimentary refreshments
6:00 PM Find inspiration and motivation from our guest speaker, Caroline Villanueva
6:30 PM Join a network of “Education Champions” - local leaders and experts who are forward-thinking, equity-valuing, and community-focused
Become a master on your path and make a positive impact in Palm Beach County!