The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation (FPREF) is lead by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of public relations and communications professionals throughout the state of Florida. Each Board member serves a three-year term.
The following are standing and ad hoc committees:
Finance
Chaired by the Treasurer, this committee is responsible for budgeting and financial oversight of the Foundation.
Development/Fundraising
Plans and executes the Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign, “Show a Colleague Some Love.”
Student Scholarships
Reviews scholarship applications and awards scholarships annually.
Governance
Recommends changes to bylaws and policies and procedures for approval by the Board.
Board Development
Identifies potential Board members to ensure Board stability and continuity of leadership.
2025-2026 Foundation Board
Officers
Chair: Jay Wilson, APR, CPRC
Vice Chair: Kacie Escobar, MBA, APR
Immediate Past Chair: Devon Chestnut, APR, CPRC
Treasurer: Sarah Kelliher, APR
Secretary: Jennifer Hemmerdinger, APR
Directors
Amy Azoulay, APR
Andy Janecek, CFE
April Salter, APR, CPRC
Darlene Montano (Valentine's Campaign Chair)
Kathleen Giery, APR, CPRC
Laura Byrnes, APR, CPRC
Lindsay Hudock, MA, APR, CPRC
Sarah Glendening, APR
Terri Behling, APR, CPRC
Wendy Crites Wacker, APR, CPRC