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