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.
2026-2027 Foundation Board
Officers
Chair: Kacie Escobar, APR
Vice Chair: Sarah Glendening, APR
Immediate Past Chair: Jay Wilson, APR, CPRC
Treasurer: Sarah Kelliher, APR
Secretary: Wendy Crites Wacker, APR, CPRC
Directors
Terri Behling, APR, CPRC
Laura Byrnes, APR, CPRC
Lindsay Hudock, APR, CPRC
Andy Janecek, DFE
Darlene Montano
April Salter, APR, CPRC
Alrey Scarborough
Jay Wilson, APR, CPRC