Here are some of the organizations that I’ve worked with in various capacities throughout my career:
“What has impressed us most about Ann Marie is her continuous dedication to going above and beyond the work we request. Her initiative, strategic thinking and fast response helped raise awareness of a critical, local survey of residents in Pinellas and Pasco counties. A comprehensive communications plan—which included a presentation for community leaders, outreach tools and resources for our city and county partners as well as continuous follow-up with the media—helped us far exceed our expectations. We realized a greater than 20 percent completion and return rate. That is unheard of today.”
Leah J. Slavensky
Director of Community Impact & Communications
Pinellas Community Foundation
Clearwater, Florida
“After the unexpected departure of a critical member of our staff, Ann Marie stepped in to assist with the production of Junior Achievement of Central Florida’s 2019 JA Inspire event. Ann Marie quickly became a seamless part of the JA team and helped pull off the event in just six weeks. It was through her hard work and attention to the myriad of details, that we were able to deliver this signature event. Core to our mission, over 50 companies participated in this second annual event, which provided nearly 3,500 Osceola County 8th graders with valuable insights into careers in a variety of industries.”
Kathy Panter
President
Junior Achievement of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
“Ann Marie transformed the communications function during her four years at Orange County Government. She demonstrated the need for technology and implemented its maximum use to reach residents through multiple channels. In today’s multifaceted communication landscape, this is necessary. She is a remarkable relationship builder—both inside the organization and throughout the community and she is a humble leader. Ann Marie also led the County team through several critical issues and crises with grace and composure, including the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. She left a legacy with the communication policies, procedures and tools that she put in place, all of which will serve the County well for years to come.”
Ajit Lalchandani
Former County Administrator
Orange County Government
Orlando, Florida
“I worked closely with Ann Marie during her five years with Florida Power and during both terms of her employment with Duke Energy. She is a professional in every way and strategically includes internal and external communications as part of her plan. She realizes that employees are an organization’s greatest ambassadors and, in our company, they are often the first line of communication to customers and the community. Ann Marie once trained Hispanic members of my team to participate in media interviews to warn customers who were the target of a payment scam. Not only did her resourceful efforts help build community awareness, it built morale within my staff.”
Brian Burek
General Manager Customer Delivery Customer Relations
Duke Energy Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida
“Ann Marie was responsible for managing emergency communication for the College, addressing the diverse information needs of a variety of external and internal constituencies. She authored the first institutional Emergency Communication Plan, and she was a key player in the College’s adoption of NIMS (National Incident Management System) and reevaluation of the College’s emergency-communication delivery systems. Her ability to attend to details without losing sight of the ‘big picture’ is exceptional. She has a special facility for comprehending and gauging sensitive information; her counsel is valuable, both on individual and institutional levels. One of her greatest strengths is her skill in creating clear, well-considered communication plans.”
Lorrie Kyle, Executive Director
Office of the President
Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida