August was a great closing month for the 2020-2021 FPRA Gainesville Chapter year. The month started out strong with the Florida Public Relations Association Annual Conference in Orlando. President Alyson Sologaistoa, APR, CPRC bid farewell to the last two years and gave the opportunity for members from across the state to reconvene for an in-person celebration.
Alyson Sologaistoa, APR, CPRC presents Sarah Coulson, APR and Amy Azoulay, APR with the President’s Award for Accreditation
Alyson Sologaistoa, APR, CPRC presents Sarah Coulson, APR and Amy Azoulay, APR with the President’s Award for Community Involvement
Awards Congratulations:
Congratulations to the Chapter on the following honors.
- Community Involvement President’s Award
Awarded to the Gainesville Chapter for its dedication and involvement in the local community. - Accreditation and Certification President’s Award
Awarded to the Gainesville Chapter for commitment to furthering accreditation and certifications of members. - Golden Image Awards
Amelia Bell, APR, CPRC won an Award of Distinction for her entry.
2021-2022 Chapter Board of Directors Installed
The FPRA Gainesville Chapter Board of Directors was installed by newly elected President Devon Chesnut, APR, CPRC on August 19. This year’s Board of Directors are:
President
Amy Azoulay, APR
Immediate Past President
Sarah Coulson, APR
President Elect
Joey Martinez
VP, Member Services
Marbella Miller
Secretary
Angela Chan
Treasurer
Colleen Raccioppi, APR, CPRC
Director, Accreditation
Kathy Richardson, APR
Director, Communications
Alex Lucas Flinchum
Director, Community Relations
La’Kendra Garrison
Director, Education Services
Lauren Asmus
Director, Electronic Media
Kayla Sharp
Director, Image Awards
Stephanie Esposito
Director, Programs
Megan Kimmel MacPherson
Director, Professional Development
Amanda Overstreet
If you are interested in joining a committee, please view the contact information and descriptions of the committees here.