“Myth of Crisis Communications” with Volusia/Flagler FPRA and Crime Stoppers
Public information officers and public relations specialists will learn about “Media Relations and the Myth of Crisis Communications” at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 16, at the Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, 352 S. Nova Rd., Daytona Beach. Roland Clee, a professional writer and consultant with Command Staff Consulting, will share communications lessons learned from major cases including the Orlando Pulse nightclub mass shooting.
The professional development meeting is hosted by the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and Sponsored by Crime Stoppers of Northeast FL. Please register by Tuesday, October 14 at https://bit.ly/Oct-FPRA-VF. Lunch is included in the cost of $30 for FPRA members, $40 for non-members, and $15 for students. Limited walk-ins are accepted but may not be guaranteed lunch.
Clee assists local governments and public safety agencies through his business, CommandStaffConsulting.com. He served a major Florida police department as a Community Service Officer for more than 26 years. His career included uniformed patrol, training, media relations, intelligence, criminal investigations, and chief’s staff. As a member of the Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida board, he writes the American Peace Officer newsletter; and speaks at public safety, recruiting and leadership conferences.
FPRA Scholarship Fund
The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is excited to spotlight an exclusive opportunity for members to advance their careers through higher education.
Thanks to a partnership between FPRA and the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), members can now receive discounted tuition rates for the online Master of Arts in Mass Communication program. This nationally recognized program offers specializations such as Public Relations, Digital Strategy, and Social Media, allowing working professionals to tailor their education to today’s fast-changing communications landscape.
Whether you're just getting started in your public relations career or looking to sharpen your leadership skills, this advanced degree program is built to help communicators stand out in a competitive market—without having to put their careers on hold.
FPRA members are encouraged to stop by Chompian’s Peak during the upcoming PR & Comms Summit to speak directly with representatives from UFCJC and learn more about the discounted tuition opportunity.
For more information or to explore the program offerings, visit:
https://onlinemasters.jou.ufl.edu/lp-fpra/
This partnership is a direct reflection of FPRA’s mission to support lifelong learning and strengthen the communications profession across Florida. If professional growth is your goal this year, this may be your next big step.
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Sasha Staton, Chapter President - Account Manager, Benedict Advertising
Tangela Boyd, President-Elect - Marketing Specialist, Daytona Beach Area CVB
Johanna Santana, Immediate Past President - Internal Communications, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Jennifer Roberts, VP of Finance - Owner, Back Porch Communications & Co-Founder of Boss Lady Community
Mary Dorn, APR, VP of Public Relations - Digital Marketing Consultant, Mary Dorn Communications Consulting
Vicki Karr, Chapter Secretary - Public Safety Public Information Officer, City of DeLand
Chris Graham, APR, VP of Accreditation - Community Information Manager, City of DeLand
Cyndi Hines, VP of Member Services - Public Relations & Events Manager, SMA Healthcare
Mike Springer, VP of Communications - Public Information Officer, City of Port Orange
Angelene Davis, VP of Digital Media - Marketing Media Manager, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches TDO Flagler County
Sara Withrow, VP of Student Services - Donor Communications Officer (DCO), The Nature Conservancy
Dr. Salvador ‘Ray’ Victor, Student Faculty Advisor - Visions - Professor, Bethune-Cookman University
Lauren Wiseman, VP of Programs - Media Relations Specialist, Brown & Brown Insurance
Cindi Lane, Senior Advisor - Public Information Director, Florida Department of Transportation
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