Welcome to the Space Coast Chapter of FPRA
-since 1984-
Since 1984, the Space Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association has been promoting and developing the public relations profession. Its membership is one of the most diverse in the state with multiple levels of experience and differing areas of expertise. From non-profits to high tech companies, the Space Coast Chapter offers a wide array of professional networking opportunities, professional development programs and community service projects.
FPRA provides a variety of services, benefits and opportunities dedicated to the success of the public relations professionals. Membership in FPRA is a sound professional investment.
Why Join?
Continuing Education
Professional Accreditation and Certification
Professional Accreditation and Certification
Programs affording members the opportunity to develop their professionalism to the highest degree.
Professional Accreditation and Certification
Professional Accreditation and Certification
Professional Accreditation and Certification
Internationally recognized ranks of Accredited in Public Relations (APR) and Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC).
Monthly Meetings & Media Summit
Professional Accreditation and Certification
Monthly Meetings & Media Summit
Monthly meetings with timely speakers on pertinent career growth, networking, and peer exchange.
Annual Conference
Networking & Community
Monthly Meetings & Media Summit
Opportunity to stay in touch with professionals from throughout the state that help you stay current on activities and events which have an effect on
the profession.
Awards Programs
Networking & Community
Networking & Community
The local Space Coast Image Awards, as well as the state-wide annual Golden Image Awards program recognizes outstanding public relations activities in Florida.
Networking & Community
Networking & Community
Networking & Community
Happy hours, networking events, and community service/outreach round out our events calendar.
2024-2025 Board of directors
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Melissa DiMaria
HealthFirst
President
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Abby Hemenway, APR
Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
President-Elect
Immediate Past President
VP of Programs & Events
Sascha Lee
Eastern Florida State College
VP of Programs & Events
VP of Programs & Events
VP of Programs & Events
Jaime Braudrick, MA
City of Cocoa
VP of Programs & Events
VP of Programs & Events
VP of Programs & Events
Devin Green
HealthFirst
Treasurer:
VP of Programs & Events
VP of Programs & Events
Russell Bruhn
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Treasurer Co-Chair:
VP of Digital Communications:
Treasurer Co-Chair:
Jessica Moore
142 Productions
Secretary:
VP of Digital Communications:
Treasurer Co-Chair:
Carli Barr
NASA
VP of Digital Communications:
VP of Digital Communications:
VP of Digital Communications:
Candice Barton
LEAD Brevard
VP of Digital Communications:
VP of Digital Communications:
VP of Digital Communications:
Meagan Happel
Space Coast Office of Tourism
VP of Membership:
VP of Digital Communications:
VP of Accreditation:
Vanessa Green Skyrmes
VGS Communications
VP of Accreditation:
VP of Digital Communications:
VP of Accreditation:
Sara Almond, APR, CPRC
Member at Large:
Student Member at Large (Non-Voting)
Member at Large:
Alexandria Heirston
MTN, Inc.
Member at Large:
Student Member at Large (Non-Voting)
Member at Large:
Debbie Ryan
Christian Care Ministry
Student Member at Large (Non-Voting)
Student Member at Large (Non-Voting)
Student Member at Large (Non-Voting)
Jasmine Figueroa
Eastern Florida State College
Contact Us
For more information about joining the Space Coast Chapter of the FPRA, contact:
Abby Hemenway, APR
President
abby.hemenway@sctpo.com
Chapter Mailing Address
FPRA Space Coast Chapter P.O. Box 360314 Melbourne, FL 32936-0314
