On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Mayor Maria G. Marino had the honor of delivering the Palm Beach State College Spring Commencement speech before hundreds of graduates at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. As a successful public servant, entrepreneur, and community advocate, Mayor Marino spoke from experience about leading with purpose and resilience. She encouraged graduates to embrace the core values guiding her journey—honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, confidence, responsibility, respect, perseverance, curiosity, and good judgment. These principles, she noted, are the foundation of strong leadership and meaningful impact.