Member-Only Coffee Chat: Elevating Women in Public Relations
Location:
Foxtail Coffee SoDo North
1101 South Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
Women make up the majority of people who work in public relations. However, women don’t necessarily make up the majority of leadership roles in PR. Why is there a gap? Join industry author, national columnist, podcast host and boutique agency owner Melissa Vela-Williamson, APR for a members-only cafecito to discuss the role of women in PR. She’ll join FPRA president José Luis Dieppa for a fireside chat to commemorate Women’s History Month by discussing how to elevate women in the workplace.
About Melissa Vela-Williamson, M.A., APR, CDP -
Melissa Vela-Williamson is an accredited, internationally-recognized public relations expert, national industry columnist, podcast host and author. With two decades of multicultural and integrated communications experience, Melissa serves as a consultant, trainer, and account director at her boutique firm, MVW Communications. She has directed communication efforts for more than 90 organizations. With unique experience in internal communications and DEI, Melissa leverages her PR expertise and acumen as a certified diversity professional to create social good. Her book, Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know was published Oct. 2022 and quickly became an Amazon Bestseller. For more information on her or her company’s services, visit mvw360.com.
Parking will be available at Foxtail Coffee, Prime OBGYN and Orlando Credit Union.
We’d like to thank our sponsor, Foxtail Coffee, for providing free coffee and discounts on specialty beverages.