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Media Summit 2026
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Media Summit 2026

Media Summit 2026: Cultivating Resilient Influence

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Join us for a powerful half-day conference designed for storytellers

Learn how to navigate challenging situations with a high-impact crisis communications keynote, then dive into a timely and energizing session on mental health and burnout. After lunch, engage with a panel of local media journalists from News 6, WFTV 9, and WESH 2.


Thursday, February 12, 2026

8:00 am - 9:00 am Check-in & Networking

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Program

Eastern Florida State College, Melbourne Campus 

Student Union Bldg. 16 Upstairs


Discounted pricing for Students. Register today!

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Keynote speakers

Todd DeAngelis

Michelle Dusseau, Ph.D.

Michelle Dusseau, Ph.D.

Topic: “Navigating Crisis Comms in Challenging Landscapes”  


Todd DeAngelis is the Director of Communications for the City of Parkland (City), Florida, a community of 37,000 residents in the northwest corner of Broward County.  Mr. DeAngelis earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Communications at Point Park University in Pittsburgh,

Topic: “Navigating Crisis Comms in Challenging Landscapes”  


Todd DeAngelis is the Director of Communications for the City of Parkland (City), Florida, a community of 37,000 residents in the northwest corner of Broward County.  Mr. DeAngelis earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Communications at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree at Florida State University.   

Michelle Dusseau, Ph.D.

Michelle Dusseau, Ph.D.

Michelle Dusseau, Ph.D.

Topic: “Prioritizing Mental Health and Avoiding Burnout” 


Dr. Michelle Dusseau is a Senior Lecturer of Communication at the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, joining the faculty in 2005 after a career in social services. She integrates her desire for purpose driven leadership and effective change management into every course she teaches.

Media Panel

Greg Pallone

James Sparvero

James Sparvero

Spectrum News 13 - Field Anchor



James Sparvero

James Sparvero

James Sparvero

 News 6 - Community Correspondent


Alexa Lorenzo

James Sparvero

Alexa Lorenzo

WFTV 9 - Traffic Anchor

Venue & Parking Info

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne Campus Student Union

Building 16

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planning committee

Jaime Braudrick, MA - Event Chair

Sascha Lee

Jessica Moore

Kristin Wherry

Hilarye Fuller

Chassity Inglis

Candice Barton

Abby Hemenway

Meagan Happel

Carlos Garcia

Carli Barr

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