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 a 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 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

2025-2026 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.

View the Slate of Officers


Board of Directors

Shannon Williamson, APR

President

Lauren Bernaldo, APR, CPRC

Immediate Past President

Evelyn Longa, APR, CPRC

President-Elect

Nelly Perez

Secretary

Gracie Seidel

Treasurer

Nicki McTeague

VP of Communications

Lisa Murray, APR, CPRC

VP of Credentialing

Susan Frantz

VP of Professional Development

Leadership Team

Jada Bigord

Education Chair

Holly Boldrin, APR, CPRC

Panel Presentation Chair

Carla Brantley, APR

Merry Mixer Chair

Heather Doane
Heather Doane

Credentialing Co-Chair

Gabriella Garcia

Website Chair

Emily Golden, APR

Newsletter Chair

Eric Jackson, APR

Media Breakfast Chair

Michael Jackson, APR

Legacy Chair

Sierra Noble

Creative Chair

Trish Robertson, APR, CPRC

Credentialing Co-Chair

Kennedy Van Dyke

PRU Chair

Yliana Viella, APR

Social Media Chair