Get Ready for PR Unplugged: Student Takeover on April 16
Communications professionals are invited to take part in a collaborative networking experience designed to bridge the gap between industry leaders and the next generation of talent.
Hosted by the Florida Public Relations Association Volusia/Flagler Chapter in partnership with the Bethune-Cookman University FPRA Vision Student Chapter, PR Unplugged: Student Edition will take place on April 16 at Bethune-Cookman University inside the Center for Civic Engagement’s Graduate Seminar Room.
The program, sponsored by Sodexo, offers a fresh take on professional development by combining speed networking, skill-sharing sessions, and career-focused discussions. The event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue between experienced practitioners and university students preparing to enter the field.
Attendees will have the opportunity to share industry insights, learn directly from Gen Z perspectives, and help mentor future professionals while expanding their own networks.
Registration is $30 for FPRA members, $40 for non-members, and $15 for students. Lunch is included with registration. Walk-ins are permitted, though meal availability is not guaranteed without advance registration.
Participants are encouraged to register by April 3, 2026.
For more information or to register, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pr-unplugged-student-edition-tickets-1985774750735?aff=oddtdtcreator
The event will be held at the Center for Civic Engagement, located at 740 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach. Parking is available at the Wildcat Student Center.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
Tangela Boyd, Chapter President - Digital Marketing Manager, Daytona Beach Area CVB
Lauren Wiseman, President-Elect - Media Relations Specialist, Brown & Brown Insurance
Sasha Staton, Immediate Past President - Communications Manager, Back Porch Communications
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
Destiny Wiggins, Secretary - Public Safety Public Information Officer, City of DeLand
Chris Graham, APR, CPRC, VP of Accreditation - Communications Manager, AdventHealth
Sasha Staton, VP of Member Services - Communications Manager, Back Porch Communications
Mike Springer, VP of Communications - Public Information Officer, City of Port Orange
Danielle FitzPatrick, VP of Digital Media - Regional Media & Communications Coord., St. Johns River Water Mgmt. District
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
Cindi Lane, APR, VP of Programs - Public Information Director, Florida Department of Transportation
Andrew Booth, Senior Advisor - Communications Director, Daytona Beach Area CVB
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