FPRA Pensacola places a high priority on providing opportunities for public relations students including regular chapter meetings, networking, and student-only programming.
If you are currently a full-time student enrolled at an accredited college or university and would like to join the Pensacola Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, please fill out an application on the state's website.
Benefits
FPRA Scholarship Program
FPRA offers scholarship opportunities to eligible student members on the state and local level. Three scholarships are awarded annually by the Pensacola Chapter, and additional scholarship opportunities are provided by the FPRA Foundation. To apply for scholarships from the Pensacola Chapter, look for a call for entries during the Spring academic semester. Students interested in applying for the state-level scholarship can download the FPRA scholarship eligibility requirements and application.
Campus Activities
The Pensacola Chapter conducts student happenings on the University of West Florida Pensacola campus and Emerald Coast location. For more information on FPRA-related campus activities, contact Laura Kirby at lkirby@uwf.edu or Madison DeVito at mbd28@students.uwf.edu.
Internship Opportunities
FPRA encourages students in the communications field to participate in internship programs to gain valuable hands-on experience. For a list of available internships, please contact Laura Kirby at lkirby@uwf.edu.
Emily Echevarria
Immediate Past President
Emily Echevarria serves as the Marketing Communications Director for Council on Aging of West Florida, where she shares the impact stories of the clients and caregivers touched by Council on Aging’s programs. Emily is the District 1 Representative on the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers Board of Directors. She is also a member of Five Flags Rotary and a 2024 graduate of Leadership Pensacola’s class of 2024. She received her dual bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and communication arts/journalism from the University of West Florida. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crafting, birding, and staying busy with her daughter Qora.