Flagler College Alumni

ALC: Unapologetic Wealth — Rewrite Your Money Story to Build an Intentional Future🌟

In this transformative session, early-stage investor and award-winning author Marcia Dawood reveals how the invisible money stories we inherit quietly dictate our careers, leadership styles, and long-term sense of possibility. Drawing from her extensive career funding high-growth startups and advising federal financial committees, Marcia will challenge you to dismantle legacy mindsets around money.

📢 Join us next Wednesday, August 12th at 12:00 PM EST: https://alumlc.org/flagler/53490

Calling all alumni! Move-In Day is right around the corner, and we need YOUR help to welcome the next generation of Flagler students! 📦🎉

Lend a hand, share your stories, and show our new students what makes the Flagler community so special.

👉Join the fun and RSVP by Friday, August 14th: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/FlaglerCollege/events/2026-move-in-day

💥 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 💥- Nate Tepp '08

After graduating from Flagler College in 2008, Nate Tepp returned to his hometown of Seattle, where he spent a year coaching men’s college basketball and working for the Seattle Storm before beginning a career in financial services. He entered the industry in 2009 and became a financial advisor in 2015.

In 2020, Nate joined EQ Wealth Management and helped the firm grow from a $200 million practice to $1 billion in May 2026. Today, he manages approximately 100 client households and more than $120 million in assets for clients across the country.

During a family vacation to St. Augustine with his wife, Kate, and their five-year-old son, Julius, Nate reconnected with Flagler by speaking to the Investment Club. After learning about the organization through a Flagler newsletter, he reached out to offer his expertise as a guest speaker.

At the students’ request, Nate presented on the stock market and economy, drawing on research from firms including Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Ned Davis Research. The presentation sparked thoughtful discussion and insightful questions, and Nate was especially honored to have his mentor, Yvan Kelly, attend.

The experience reinforced Nate’s passion for mentoring the next generation of professionals. Several students connected with him on LinkedIn afterward, creating opportunities for continued conversation and career guidance.

Nate lives in Seattle with Kate, Julius, and their dog, Puddle, and remains proud to stay connected to the Flagler community and share his professional experiences with current students.

Email: [email protected]

Ready to grow your career and your community? 🤝✨

Join fellow young professionals from across the region for the St. Johns County Young Professionals Emerging Leaders Toolkit event!

Connect with other emerging leaders and learn about the tools and resources available to support your professional growth.

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 St. Augustine Airport
💲 $10 | Refreshments provided

Come connect, collaborate, and create impact with fellow young professionals.

Register today: https://investsjc.com/our-services/young-professionals-program/

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Do you know what animals surround the fountain? 💦 (Can you also guess how many of each animal there are?)

Do you know a grad whose achievements are worthy of recognition? Nominate them for an Alumni Award! 🎉

The criteria for all award categories and the nomination form can be found via the link in our bio! Winners will be honored at Alumni Weekend 2027.

👉Nominations are due by Friday, August 21, 2026. www.flagler.edu/alumniawards

ALC: The Power of Mattering: How to Ensure People Feel Seen, Valued, and Needed🌟

In an era defined by a growing "mattering deficit," more people than ever report feeling unseen, unheard, and disposable. Drawing from groundbreaking research, leadership expert Dr. Zach Mercurio will introduce you to the captivating science of significance. You will learn how to move beyond basic recognition to cultivate a culture where every individual feels noticed, affirmed, and essential to the mission.

📢 Join us next Wednesday, July 15th at 12:00 PM EST: https://alumlc.org/flagler/52423

💥 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 💥- Lauren Piskothy '20

"On March 31, I officially crowdfunded enough money to make my first professional short film, a meta romantic comedy called Men I’m Not Married To. The film follows a rom-com-obsessed hopeless romantic whose grandma returns as a ghost on Valentine’s Day to help her finally ask out her crush.

Ever since I saw You’ve Got Mail, I knew romantic comedies were what I wanted to make. For years, I believed I had to wait for an agent or producer to choose me. Instead, life took me to Edinburgh, Scotland, where I built a career in film and television as a Development Assistant. Although I gained valuable experience, I realized I was still waiting for permission to tell the stories I wanted to tell.
So I stopped waiting.

After my screenplay for Men I’m Not Married To was shortlisted for Best Short Film Screenplay at the Women X Film Festival, I decided to produce it myself. I met director Kate Hammer, partnered with an Edinburgh-based production company, launched a Kickstarter campaign, and successfully raised the funds to bring the film to life.

As an independent producer, I wore many hats—organizing casting, coordinating schedules, managing budgets, sourcing props and costumes, promoting the project on social media, and transforming my apartment into our film set.

Watching a talented cast and crew bring a story that once existed only on the page to life was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Now we're in post-production, and I'm more certain than ever that this is what I'm meant to do. I can't wait to keep telling stories and continue creating my own opportunities."

Email: [email protected]

The finish line is in sight!

With just 135 more alumni donors needed to reach 8% alumni participation, your support can help us cross the finish line before June 30.

Make your gift today using the link below and help move Flagler Forward for current and future Saints! 🦁

Give Now! https://giving.flagler.edu/campaigns/80265/donations/new?a=13540528&amt=10.00

Do you know a grad whose achievements are worthy of recognition? Nominate them for an Alumni Award! 🎉

The criteria for all award categories and the nomination form can be found in the link below. Winners will be honored at Alumni Weekend 2027.

👉Nominations are due by Friday, August 21, 2026.
www.flagler.edu/alumniawards