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Travis Cornwell, Senior Client Experience & Development Manager,
Next-Mark, LLC, Central West Coast Chapter
Class of 2023
“The leadership opportunities provided by FPRA — and especially
through the Joe Curley Rising Leader program — have been truly
transformative. They offer more than just professional development; they create a
path for meaningful connection, mentorship and personal growth.”
Leadership Path: “I have continued to serve on the board each year. Taking on
different positions that challenge me to learn new skills.”
Jessica Martinez, MA, Senior Communications and Marketing Of昀椀cer,
University of South Florida, Tampa Bay Chapter
Class of 2023
“Being nominated and selected as a Joe Curley Rising Leader Class
Member was an incredibly meaningful experience. It validated that my
years of hard work and leadership potential were being recognized by my peers.”
Leadership Path: “Since being recognized as a Rising Leader, I continued to
serve as VP of strategic communications and was honored to be asked to serve
as president-elect this past year. I’m excited to step into the role of president of the
Tampa Bay Chapter this fall!”
Lauren Helm, APR, CPRC, President/Consultant, Lauren Helm PR,
Capital Chapter
Class of 2023
“If you want to truly make a difference, get involved with leadership
within your professional organizations. It can be the catapult you need in
order to realize effective change for the common good of the industry, your peers and
the economy.”
Leadership Path: “Since I was recognized, I’ve stepped into the president-elect role
with my chapter and will assume the president role in August 2025. It also gave me
the foundation to go out on my own as a consultant, which I will celebrate my second
anniversary of owning my own business in October 2025.”
Isabela Roselione, Communications Manager/Public Information
Specialist, AtkinsRéalis, South Florida Chapter
Class of 2023
“My FPRA membership and the Joe Curley Rising Leader program has
signi昀椀cantly shaped my professional experience, offering leadership
opportunities and opening doors for continued growth with my career.”
Leadership Path: “I have served as chapter president for South Florida FPRA twice. I
have been recently promoted to communications manager within a client of昀椀ce. I have
also served on FPRA’s DE&I committee and the Executive Committee’s nominating
committee.”
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