[NEW] Commencement 2026!
Enjoy watching the FULL event as recorded by livestream on the day of, and edited for sound and video clarity!
WHEN: The 2026 '[NEW] Commencement took place on Thursday, May 21st, at 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm) EST
WHERE: Sarasota Orchestra’s Holly Hall once again hosted this special event!
Commencement Speaker: Brianna Cea
Executive Director and Founder of Generation Vote (GenVote)
Brianna Cea(she/her) is the Executive Director and Founder of Generation Vote (GenVote), a national youth-led organization building a youth movement for voting rights and a just democracy for all in the United States. A proud New Yorker, Bri has been on the frontlines of the fight for voting rights in New York since 2017, including passing the first on-campus poll site law and advancing the first statewide voter reforms in over 100 years. As Executive Director of GenVote, she oversaw the organization’s relaunch as a national entity, expanding its chapter network to 10 states (including Florida), mobilizing young voters in critical Secretaries of State elections, and building the largest nonpartisan youth election protection program in the country. The NCA was thrilled to host Brianna Cea and were honored by the excellent keynote speech she gave for our graduate!
PHOTOS!
Here are a selection of photos from the event. We have a public google drive folder of all the photos taken during this amazing night!
Thanks to John Revisky for the wonderful photography. We appreciate all that you do! You can find more of his work and ask about his professional services at JohnRevisky.com!
