Presenting Thought Leaders Our comprehensive roster of presenting PIOs and communications professionals from various first response and public safety agencies means you benefit from a rich, diverse mix of perspectives and knowledge.

Michelle Proffitt

Public Safety Information Director
University of South Carolina

Constable Akhil Mooken

Public and Media Relations Officer
Peel Regional Police

Yael Bar tur

Law Enforcement and Public Sector Social Media Consultant

Ashley Papagni

Public Information Manager
City of Orlando Fire Department

Captain Brennan Matherne

Public Information Officer
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office

Jeremy Warnick

Director of Communications & Media Relations
Cambridge Police Department

Ty Wood

Public Information Officer
Clovis Police Department

Cristie Hopkins

Director of Media and Public Relations
Harford County Sheriff's Office

Vanessa Nettingham

Community Engagement/Social Media Coordinator
Tampa Police Department

Elaine Bussjaeger

Senior Manager, Social Media
American Red Cross

Renie Dugwyler

Community Relations Manager
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Kathy Hieatt

Public Information Officer
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office

Corporal Anne-Marie Clark

Social Media Officer
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia

Angela M. Douglas

Social Media Specialist
UTHealth Houston

Rebekah Mena

Public Information Officer, Executive Office of Mayor Marty Small, Sr.
City of Atlantic City, NJ

Emily Allen Lucht

Director of Communications
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

David Cuerpo

Communications Specialist & PIO
Seattle Fire Department

Trent Faris

Public Information Officer
York County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina

Bronlea Mishler

Founder/Owner
Bronlea M Consulting

Kristin Tinsley

Senior Communications Manager & PIO
Seattle Fire Department

Nathan J. Trauernicht

Fire Chief
UC Davis Fire Department

Eric Hurst

Public Information Officer
South Metro Fire Rescue

Danisha Lomax

Vice President, Group Director--National Paid Social Lead
Digitas North America

Karen Ramming

Social Media Director
Golden State Warriors

Melanie DiBiasio

Senior Manager, Digital Precision Marketing
Ocean Spray

Kate Winick

Director of Social Media
Peloton

Tiffany Rivers

Senior Director, Social
Media Cause

Jon Frederick

Director of Social Media
Nickelodeon

Obele Brown-West Hinsley

Executive Vice President of Media
Tinuiti