About the Florida Public Relations Association
Our NWFL COAST Chapter
The Northwest Florida Coast is proud to host a chapter of the oldest public relations association in the United States. The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is a statewide organization of more than 1,200 public relations professionals dedicated to advancing the profession of public relations and enhancing the professional development of its members.
The NWFL Coast Chapter of FPRA boasts a small but mighty membership spanning the geographic areas of Okaloosa County, Walton County and Bay County with members representing multiple local industries including government, hospitality/tourism, economic development, associations, non-profit, education, healthcare, retail, agencies and small business.
Our chapter includes all levels of professional communicators, from students to new graduates to seasoned professionals. This strong network comes together for support and education through monthly membership meetings, professional development seminars and special events.
We are committed not only to the betterment of our profession and ourselves, but also to our community. In addition to professional development opportunities, we lend our expertise to a number of community service projects throughout the year. FPRA is a sound professional investment that opens the door to a world of opportunities.


Bobby Parker
President
Corcoran Reverie

Jenni Brunson
Immediate Past President
Okaloosa Gas District

Maggie Weaver
Secretary
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Jennifer Cooper
VP of Finance

Lori Leath Smith
VP of Membership
Life Media Group

Evgeniya Stetsenko
VP of Professional Development
Renovation Flooring

Steve Barber
VP of Events
Scarlett Magazine

Matt Algarin
VP of Communications
Visit South Walton

Mayeska Sand
Digital Media Chair
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Denise Song
Partnerships Chair
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge

Cali Hlavac
NWFCS Chair
To Do in Destin

Tracy Louthain, APR, CPRC
Credentialing Chair
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties

Whitney Lee, APR, CPRC
Credentialing Chair
Sociallee PR & Digital Media