For Immediate Release: Marcia Hope Goodwin 407-246-3107
or Lauren Hames 407-246-3106

MAYOR BUDDY DYER APPOINTS PRESS SECRETARY

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 25, 2004) – Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Monday the appointment of Cheryl Henry to the position of Press Secretary. In this role, which she will assume on November 15, Henry will work directly with the Mayor’s Office and the Office of Communications and Neighborhood Enhancement, to ensure the community is well informed about city programs, initiatives and issues. She will also serve as the primary spokesperson and media contact for the Mayor’s Office.

“After a nation-wide search, we found a candidate with a critical mix of experience, education and local insight that will allow her to successfully serve as a conduit of information for our growing and diverse community,” said Dyer.

Most recently the Vice President of Orlando-based Curley & Pynn Public Relations and Marketing Communications, Henry comes to the city with experience developing award-winning communications programs for economic development, travel and tourism, and non-profit organizations – including Universal Orlando Resort, Florida’s Blood Centers, and the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County.

Henry gained experience working with local government entities in South Carolina, where she served as Public Information Officer for Horry County government. There, she helped develop an award-winning emergency response plan in the wake of Hurricane Floyd and created internal and external communications plans for 46 county departments.
“I look forward to becoming a part of the City’s team of individuals focused on the future of Orlando and to building on the city’s successful communications efforts,” said Henry.

Henry holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and a Master of Business Administration from Rollins College. She is a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). She also serves as a key member of the Orlando Citizen Corps Council providing expertise in emergency communications and response, and as a Board member of the Edgewood Children’s Ranch.
 

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