FPRA Officers & Board of Directors
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is guided by a two-tiered leadership team comprised of its Officers and Board of Directors, as well as several chairpersons who provide support to the board and the organization’s activities. Officers and Directors meet monthly and serve as the policy-making entity for the Chapter. Committee Chairs are part of the full Leadership Team and attend board meetings on a quarterly basis. Leadership team members serve for a one-year term and come from a variety of backgrounds, experience levels, and fields.
If you are interested in learning more about our chapter’s board & leadership positions, please view the position descriptions below or contact the Immediate Past President at pr@fpraswfl.org.
Board & Leadership Position Descriptions
2026-27 Board & Leadership Team
Each year the Immediate Past President puts together a proposed slate of officers for the upcoming chapter year. This slate is provided to the general membership at the May monthly seminar and then voted on by the general membership at the chapter’s June monthly seminar. Those who have committed to serve on the board or leadership team must be a member of FPRA in good standing and abide by the chapter bylaws and operating procedures.
Board of Directors
Evelyn Longa, APR, CPRC
President
Shannon Williamson, APR
Immediate Past President
Gracie Seidel
President-Elect
Lauren Bernaldo, APR, CPRC
Secretary
Molly Schweers, APR
Treasurer
Heather Doane, APR, CPRC
VP of Professional Development
Eric Jackson, APR
VP of Membership
Nicki McTeague
VP of Communications
Lisa Murray, APR, CPRC
VP of Credentialing
Leadership Team
Gaby Aguirre, APR
Media Breakfast Chair
Alex Argueta
PRU Co-Chair
Holly Boldrin, APR, CPRC
Credentialing Co-Chair
Emily Carnes
Education Chair
Heidi Davis, APR, CPRC
Legacy Relations Chair
Heather Doane, APR, CPRC
Credentialing Co-Chair
Gabriella Garcia
Website Chair
Keagan Giblin
Newsletter Chair
Jenna Kipfinger
Social Media Co-Chair
Gage Kroyer
Creative Chair
Nina Mendes
Seminar Chair
Trish Robertson, APR, CPRC
Credentialing Co-Chair
Toni Rozelle-Rosio
PRU Co-Chair
Yliana Vilella, APR
Social Media Co-Chair
Shannon Williamson, APR
Comms for a Cause Chair