Professional Development with FPRA State President April Slater

Get a chance to learn from the FPRA State President, April Salter, APR, CPRC

Save the Date for FPRA Volusia/Flagler's September Luncheon!

Start the new chapter year with us as we welcome FPRA State President April Salter, APR, CPRC, for a special professional development luncheon and board installation ceremony.

Known throughout Florida as a trusted communications counselor and crisis communications expert, Salter has advised leaders across the public and private sectors on some of the state's most significant issues and initiatives. Her experience spans government, economic development, public policy, corporate communications, and stakeholder engagement, making her one of Florida's most respected public relations professionals.

During the event, Salter will install the incoming Volusia/Flagler Chapter Board and help us celebrate the start of another exciting year of networking, professional development, and service to the communications profession. Additional program details will be released soon.

Please bring a photo ID, enter the parking lot from Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., and park in visitor or unmarked spaces. Do not park in the numbered spaces.

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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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