Wendy Plant brings a breadth of experience to the fields of business incubator management and entrepreneurship educational program development. Most recently, she served as the Director of Student Engagement for the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC). In this role, she was responsible for the day-to-day development and management of all student activities outside of the classroom. Her efforts supported various competitions, events, and programs that JMC offers, fostering a vibrant and dynamic learning environment for aspiring entrepreneurs.
In her current capacity as JMC’s Assistant Dean, Wendy Plant directs the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship (JMI) programs across the state of Florida. Her oversight extends to South Florida, Central Florida, Northeast Florida, and Northwest Florida. She manages several key initiatives, including JMI’s Small Business Executive Program, Nonprofit Executive Program, CEO Peer to Peer Groups, conferences, and other important endeavors of JMI. These programs play a crucial role in supporting and nurturing the growth of small businesses and nonprofit organizations, offering valuable resources and peer support to entrepreneurs and leaders.
Ms. Plant holds an MBA from the University of Tampa with a concentration in Management and Entrepreneurship. She has also earned a Certificate from the Babson Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators, further enhancing her expertise and credentials in the field of entrepreneurship education.