Thought leaders from the arts, humanities, science and literature who present ideas in the public square for the benefit of social wellbeing.
With public lectures and readings, the Winter Park Institute hosts influential people from a broad spectrum of disciplines and expertise. This exchange of ideas is designed to encourage enlightened ongoing conversation and to enhance an educated citizenry who, through civic discourse and debate, foster and strengthen a democratic society.
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Founded in 2007 at Rollins College and today operating as an independent nonprofit organization, the Winter Park Institute has become one of Central Florida’s leading platforms for ideas, dialogue, and cultural engagement. Through conversations with globally recognized leaders in public policy, business, science, literature, the arts, technology, and innovation, the Institute creates opportunities for meaningful civic engagement and community connection around the issues shaping our world.
Mission: The Winter Park Institute engages global thought leaders in meaningful conversation that impacts our world.
Purpose: The Institute creates opportunities to explore new ideas that improve our lives and our communities.
The Winter Park Institute announced today the appointment of Lindsay Kist as its new Executive Director, marking an exciting next chapter for the organization as it continues to expand its impact, elevate global thought leadership, and deepen community engagement.