2025 – 2026 Board of Directors

President
Kaitlyn Ballard
Marketing & Communications Manager
City of Fort Pierce

President Elect
Courtney Ziesman
Communications Coordinator
Martin County Board of County Commissioners

Immediate Past President
Flynn Fidgeon, APR
Communication Manager
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners

Secretary & Vice President of Membership
Carolyne Dawson
Community Relations
St. Lucie Eye

Treasurer
Christine Westenhaver
Executive Aide
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners

Vice-President of Programs/ Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion
Kathrine Westenhaver
Advancement Associate
John Carroll High School

Vice-President of Digital Media:
E-Newsletter & Media Relations
Marrissa Gleockler
Vice President of Communications
Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County

Vice-President of Digital Media:
Social Media & Graphics
Kyrianna Kennedy
Founder and Director of Strategy
Kennedy Communications & Co.

Vice-President of Communicator Awards
Makenzie Spittler
Assistant Manager Engagement & Budget
City of Port St. Lucie

Vice-President of Programs
Martha Anne Kneiss
Office of Communications
Martin County Board of County Commissioners

Vice-President of Credentialing
Jennifer Trefelner, APR, CPRC
Director of Communications & Development
Diocese of Palm Beach