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Lisa Murray, APR, CPRC, Director, Corporate Communications,
Interop Technologies, Southwest Florida Chapter
Class of 2017
“Joe Curley’s vision for cultivating leadership within FPRA has shaped
how I view my role in this organization. It helped me discover that some
of the most meaningful wins come from helping others rise, too.”
Leadership Path: “Since being recognized, I’ve continued to stay actively engaged
in FPRA leadership, both within the Southwest Florida Chapter and at the state level.
I’ve remained on the board every year since joining, with roles that re昀氀ect my passion
for professional development, accreditation and supporting the next generation of
leaders. In addition to my work with FPRA, I’ve also served since March 2017 on a
special events committee for the Competitive Carriers Association as a representative
of Interop Technologies.”
Nanci Schwartz, APR, CPRC, Communications Lead, JLL, Lake
County Chapter
Class of 2017
“I could go on and on about the leadership opportunities offered by FPRA. I
believe you get what you give, and I can truly say that every opportunity has
provided positive experiences that bene昀椀ted me professionally and personally.”
Leadership Path: “I have pursued many leadership roles within my FPRA chapter as
well as in the organizations I’m aligned with. I’ve served on the chapter board in just
about every role. My FPRA af昀椀liation was critical to me pursuing and achieving my APR
and CPRC credentials. That exercise has given me the con昀椀dence to raise my hand for
leadership roles that I otherwise might not have considered within FPRA and beyond.”
Lindsay Tozer, MA, FCRM, BPMP, ECMS, Principal Strategist, Tall Tail
Communications, Ocala Chapter
Class of 2017
“I believe leadership is about listening 昀椀rst, acting with courage and
leaving every space better than you found it. It’s also about making room
at the table for others, and sometimes, building a new table altogether.
Leadership, to me, is a lifelong journey of growth, service and impact.”
Leadership Path: “Since being recognized, I’ve had the privilege of serving in
multiple leadership roles within FPRA and in my professional career. Internally, I
began as VP of communications for the Nature Coast Chapter (RIP!), then went on
to serve the Ocala Chapter as newsletter chair, secretary, president-elect, president
and now as Immediate past president. I also currently serve on the FPRA Executive
Committee as VP of digital media — roles that have each deepened my commitment
to this incredible organization and its mission. Outside of FPRA, I’ve continued
to grow in leadership as well. I’ve served as a communications of昀椀cer and public
information of昀椀cer for local government and nonpro昀椀t organizations, launched my
own small business and successfully led several local election campaigns. Most
recently, I was honored to be hired as a public affairs specialist with FEMA, where I
now serve communities across the country in times of disaster... an extension of my
passion for impactful, purpose-driven communication.”
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