Julie Frey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships director, will be inducted as president-elect of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) on Aug. 7 at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando.

In her new role, she will work with chapter presidents-elect, assist chapters with their policies and by-laws and review FPRA policies and procedures. She will also assist with the strategic plan and assume the role of president if needed.

Other UFCJC alumni who will serve on the 2023-2024 board include:

• Wendy Crites Wacker, B.S. Public Relations 1995, incoming president
• Jay Morgan-Schleuning, B.S. Telecommunication 1995, past president
• Tina Banner, B.S. Public Relations 1999, vice president of Digital Media
• Lindsey Robertson, B.S. Journalism 2005 and M.A.M.C. 2006, vice president of Professional Development
• Amelia Bell, B.S. Public Relations 2003 and M.A.M.C. 2009, Counselors’ Network Chair

In 2022, Frey received a FPRA Golden Image Award for her work with the UFCJC Gator-to-Gator Coaching Program and in 2020 received the John S. Detweiler Professional of the Year Award by the Florida Public Relations (FPRA) Gainesville Chapter.

Posted: August 1, 2023
Category: Alumni News, College News
Tagged as: FPRA, Julie Frey, Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships, Public Relations