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IRSC at 60
STUDENT VOICES
ROBERT CATAPANO
Robert Catapano graduated Sebastian River High School
and made plans to study at IRSC. At the time, he didn’t realize
how he would develop a passion for not-for-profits that
would guide his involvement in collegiate extracurricular
activities and eventually define his career.
At IRSC, Robert earned his associate degree in business
administration with honors in 2015 and a bachelor’s degree
in applied science in organizational management in 2018. He
served as president of the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
and founded two not-for-profit groups — one dedicated to
educating the youth of Indian River County and another that
mobilizes IRSC alumni as volunteer consultants who help
build capacity at small Indian River County not-for-profit
organizations.
Today, Robert is a manager with Boys and Girls Club of Indian
River County. He says there is nothing more rewarding
than working with children. He plans to continue his journey
as a leader in the organization, and eventually take on an
executive role, possibly in the national system.
“Everyone at IRSC genuinely cares about you
and your success. You gain confidence and
you grow exponentially as both a person and
a professional.”
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— Robert Catapano, Vero Beach
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