The FPRA Tampa Bay Chapter is led by a Board of Directors that is responsible for setting the chapter strategic direction and organizing monthly programs and events.

President
Jessica Martinez
Assistant Director of Marketing, University of South Florida Foundation

President-elect and VP of Student Services
Lexie Savedge, APR
Public and Media Relations Manager, Salter Mitchell PR

Immediate Past-president and VP of Membership
Michele Sager, APR
Lead Communications Coordinator, Southwest Florida Water Management District.

VP of Communications
Melissa Gulvin, APR
Communications Manager, Southwest Florida Water Management District

VP of Finance and Operations
Josh Boatwright, APR
Communications Project Coordinator, Pinellas County Government

VP of Chapter Events
Joe Hice, APR, CPRC

VP of Chapter Events
Arelys Escalera
Community Outreach Coordinator, Pinellas County Government

VP of Social Media
Ashley McKnight-Taylor
Communications Director, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections

VP of Accreditation
Jennifer Kleman, APR, CPRC
Cyber Outreach Manager, Cyber Florida: The Florida Center for Cybersecurity

Executive Board Member and Past-President
Barbra Hernandez, APR, CPRC
Director of Communications, Pinellas County Government

Executive Board Member and Past-President
Jo Newton, APR
Digital Implementation and Adoption, Sr. Operations Manager, Centene Corporation
The FPRA Tampa Bay Chapter is led by a Board of Directors that is responsible for setting the chapter strategic direction and organizing monthly programs and events.
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