FPRAJax

Prior to transitioning into PR, Kara served as a professional writer for a decade+, authoring stories that appeared in publications throughout NE FL. Thank you, Kara, for joining our chapter as we work to elevate the industry throughout the state.  @fpra #MemberSpotlight

FPRA Jacksonville is pleased to welcome new member, Kara Pound.  Kara is the owner of St. Augustine boutique PR firm Old City Public Relations. Founded in 2017, her firm offers services including public relations campaigns, brand awareness, earned media, and much more.

Join FPRA Jacksonville and North Florida PRSA for our annual media summit on Monday, March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the @UofNorthFlorida’s Herbert Center. Lunch is included. Seating is limited.    Register here: bit.ly/2024-FC-MediaS…  @fpra

Register today 🍷🍤 FPRA Jax February mixer at Trattoria di Bernardone.   Network with members and colleagues over appetizers and drinks from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28.   Register here: eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-o…

FPRA Jacksonville was well represented at today’s FPRA state board meeting in Gainesville. We are grateful for these leaders, Andrea Siracusa, Chelsea Kavanagh, Chris Gent and Trish Kapustka, for the professional expertise they share with our colleagues in the profession.

Thank you @NewsfromJEA for providing this insightful learning opportunity to area communications professionals. @fpra

They shared social media, bill inserts, & media coverage shares core values in messaging - safety, integrity, & respect. Goals include educating people on what DEI is & what it is not & aligning cultural engagement & public policy to better serve their customers and community.

FPRA Jacksonville members visited @NewsfromJEA to learn about the Jacksonville public utility company’s DEI initiatives and how those are internally and externally communicated. @fpra

The team is pictured in JEA's collaboration space for discussion and on the 7th-floor deck, taking in views of our beautiful downtown. @fpra @FPRAJax @NewsfromJEA

FPRA Jacksonville Board Member Karen McAllister & fellow leaders of JEA's communications team, David Goldberg & Jay Magee, shared insights into the organization's communications strategy & storm response plans. Communications Specialist Kevin Briscoe discussed JEA's DEI policies.

The 2024 Leadership FPRA class is in NE FL & stopped by Jacksonville's community-owned uility @NewsfromJEA for an informational session & tour of its headquarters. Leadership FPRA provides members the tools to become stronger leaders in their organizations, communities & FPRA.

Join us in the new year for an engaging Lunch & Learn about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Register: eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-le…

✨2 days until the FPRA Jax Holiday Party ✨ Enjoy refreshments with FPRA Jacksonville during our annual chapter holiday party at Southern Grounds in Avondale. Members attend for free, and guests are welcome ($15 fee). Sign up to attend ➡️ bit.ly/3un5w7S

✨ Mingle and be Merry ✨   Enjoy refreshments, including a holiday drink option, with FPRA Jax’s holiday party.   Members attend for free. Guests are welcome ($15 fee). Attendees will be eligible for a chance to win the holiday basket.   Register: bit.ly/3un5w7S

Along with completing social media and SEO certifications from Hootsuite & Hubspot, Grace is a master’s student at UF, on track to earn her master’s degree in 2024. Thank you, Grace, for joining our chapter as we work to elevate the communications industry throughout the state.

Grace serves as the wordsmith behind the organization’s dazzling social media content. She has served in several roles with increasing responsibility, including content and volunteer coordinator. #FocusForward #ChooseFPRA #MemberSpotlight

FPRA Jacksonville is pleased to welcome new member, Grace Stallone. Grace is the Content Manager for the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, a non-profit 120-acre urban woodland full of trails and amenities visited by 130,000 people each year.

FPRA Jacksonville is thankful for all of its members and guests as we celebrate another year of chapter networking, professional development, and growth. #Thankful

Prior to Liquid Creative, Jen worked for retail and hospitality corporations in account management, customer service, and merchandising.  Thank you, Jen, for joining our chapter as we work to elevate the communications industry throughout the state. #FocusForward #ChooseFPRA

She’s been with the agency for three years and has held positions with increasing responsibility, including managing marketing operations where she was in charge of branding, website design, and digital marketing. #MemberSpotlight

FPRA Jacksonville is pleased to welcome new member, Jen Houser. Jen is a Partner and Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Liquid Creative, a full-service marketing agency that delivers brand awareness and marketing strategies to clients. @fpra