"Leadership in Public Service" - Opher Aviran is a career diplomat who has represented his country in various posts throughout Burma, The Netherlands, and Australia. In 2012 he was honored by the Georgia General Assembly for his tireless efforts in strengthening the bond between Israel and the Southeast in the fields of economics, culture, and academics.

Since 2002, the IMPACT Speaker Series has brought highly successful business leaders from a variety of industries to campus to share their experiences and give advice to students and other entrepreneurs on topics ranging from "building a venture around intellectual capital" to "successful entrepreneurship in large organizations" and "socially responsible leadership."

This event is open to the community.