Building a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Professional Association
The Florida Public Relations Association Orlando Area Chapter is committed to building and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, while advancing the public relations profession. The chapter is committed to providing guidance and educational resources on diversity, equity and inclusion to its members, diversifying our membership and leadership, and educating diverse audiences on the value of FPRA in their careers.
FPRA Orlando provides:
Professional Development Opportunities in the area of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Member engagement that highlights our diversity to all members
Recruiting professional members that represent our diverse population
Board of Directors meetings include dedicated time for discussion of diversity and inclusion as an official agenda item in order to ensure continued action
Diversity and inclusion resources on our website
Open discussions on the topic of racism in chapter meetings for members, nonmembers and students
The FPRA Orlando area chapter board of directors meets on a monthly basis for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Orlando area chapter. For more information, please contact chapter leadership.
Further, we believe it is our organization’s role and responsibility to provide our members with trusted resources and continuing education to thrive in our constantly evolving communications landscape and to strive for diversity in our programming and membership.
FPRA Resources
Additional Resources and Links
Orlando Economic Partnership Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
American Psychological Association Inclusive Language Guidelines
American Society of Copy Editors Diversity and Inclusion Resources
University of Colorado Brand and Messaging Inclusive Language
National Center on Disability and Journalism Disability Language Style Guide
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
Creating a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace Culture (UMass Boston)
If you have a resource to share, please email Mandy Kimmer, APR, CPRC at amanda.kimmer@ocfl.net.
DEI Programming
We act and react more positively when we see similarities rather than differences in others. That concept is crucial for social action. In this conversation with Dr. Earl Mowatt, Vice President of Education at onePULSE Foundation, we discuss the importance of Diversity and Inclusion, along with the actions we can take to promote positive change in our organizations.
Does conflict make you uncomfortable? Focused on interpersonal and instructional communication contexts, this workshop walks participants through essential conceptualizations of equity, inclusion and diversity. Attendees will increase their self-awareness, gaining equity minded competence to navigate workplace communication more effectively in spaces of difference.