Holiday Social Dec. 11 at PopStroke Daytona

Save the date for our Holiday Social at PopStroke Daytona!

This 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 holiday social is open to everyone: members and non-members alike! Bring your family and friends for a festive evening packed with cheer.

We’ll also be collecting school supplies to support the FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools. Let’s celebrate and give back!

Media Day 2.0

Get ready to level up your storytelling and connect with the voices shaping modern public relations!

We're excited to invite you to Media Day 2026: Amplify Your Message- Content Creators, Influencers, Podcasts & the Power of Voice, happening this November!

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned pro, this half-day event is designed to energize your approach to PR with real-world insights from local creators, podcasters, and media experts.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to collaborate effectively with lifestyle influencers & content creators

  • Why podcasting is a storytelling tool every PR pro should use

  • Tools, trends & tactics behind viral content

  • How to blend traditional media with digital platforms for maximum impact

Let’s make this Media Day our biggest and boldest yet!

We can't wait to see you there!

Breakfast will be included.

2025-2026 Board of Directors

Tangela Boyd, Chapter President - Digital Marketing Manager, Daytona Beach Area CVB

Lauren Wiseman, President-Elect - Media Relations Specialist, Brown & Brown Insurance

Sasha Staton, Immediate Past President - Communications Manager, Back Porch Communications

Jennifer Roberts, VP of Finance - Owner, Back Porch Communications & Co-Founder of Boss Lady Community

Mary Dorn, APR, VP of Public Relations - Digital Marketing Consultant, Mary Dorn Communications Consulting

Destiny Wiggins, Secretary - Public Safety Public Information Officer, City of DeLand

Chris Graham, APR, CPRC, VP of Accreditation - Communications Manager, AdventHealth

Sasha Staton, VP of Member Services - Communications Manager, Back Porch Communications

Mike Springer, VP of Communications - Public Information Officer, City of Port Orange

Danielle FitzPatrick, VP of Digital Media - Regional Media & Communications Coord., St. Johns River Water Mgmt. District

Sara Withrow, VP of Student Services - Donor Communications Officer (DCO), The Nature Conservancy

Dr. Salvador ‘Ray’ Victor, Student Faculty Advisor (VISIONS), Professor, Bethune-Cookman University

Cindi Lane, APR, VP of Programs - Public Information Director, Florida Department of Transportation

Andrew Booth, Senior Advisor - Communications Director, Daytona Beach Area CVB

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