Social Media Strategies Summit First Responders 2024 | Global Strategic Management Institute | 9 April 2024 | Virtual

Two jam-packed days tailored to your role in public safety. Don't miss this First Responder social media conference!
We bring over 10 years of experience in social media education. That means you can count on a vetted, specially curated series of sessions and seasoned, experienced speakers to tackle topics that impact your agency or department’s social media strategy.

• Share experiences and learn new social media strategies with your first response and public safety colleagues from around the globe — virtually!
• Network with agency peers from across the country. With agencies from around the globe, SMSsummit is your best resource for fresh social media ideas.
• Learn strategies and tips for tackling issues most important to first responders including social media and crisis communications, humanizing staff, improving agency reputation, and building relationships with your community.
• Be your team’s social media champion! We’ll help you build the foundations of a sustainable, scalable social media policy that you can easily share with leadership and use to train and empower your team.
• Get all your social media questions answered through speaker Q&A, live chat, and discussions with other attendees.
• Assess and audit your current social media initiatives. Leave with and results-focused initiatives you can immediately apply to your agency or department.

Who should attend:
If you're a First Responder, Command Staff, or professional that manages your public safety agency's social media channels, this event is for you!
• Public Information & Public Affairs
• Administrative Support
• Communications
• Digital Marketing & Digital Media
• Emergency Management
• Social Media & Content Management
• Community Service, Education & Outreach
• Community Affairs
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Customer Service
• Digital Engagement

2024 Speakers

Kendra Loney
Community Services Officer & Public Information Officer, Nashville Fire Department & Nashville Office of Emergency Management

Captain Brennan Matherne
Public Information Officer, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office

Julie Martin
Public Information Officer, Lee County Sheriff's Office

Judy Pal
Instructor and Consultant, 10-8 Communications LLC

Bronlea Mishler
Founder/Owner, Bronlea M Consulting

Joseph Porcelli
Global Public Agency Lead, Nextdoor

Sophia Champieux
Public Relations Manager, Orange County Fire Authority

Kayla Dale
PIO, Amador Fire Protection District

Meredith Censullo
PIO, Bradenton Police Department

Katarina Vara
Community Affairs Manager, Broward Sheriff’s Office

Steven Friederich
Public Information Officer, Washington Emergency Management Division

Amanda Granit
Chief Communications Officer, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Eric Hurst
Public Information Officer, South Metro Fire Rescue

Michele Bowman
Manager of Public Affairs and Community Engagement, Leesburg Police Department

Kate Kimble
Public Information Director, Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Nadine Kottom-Dale
Social Media Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Alaina Gertz
Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Fairfax County Police Department

Katie Nelson
Consultant, Julie Parker Communications

2024 Sponsors & Partners

SPONSORS:
• Social News Desk

PARTNERS:
• DAN
• Investor Brand Network
• Law Digital
• PIO Toolkit