Serving through networking and education We are involved as Information Officers, Public Information Officers, Spokespersons, Government Spokespersons and Government Communicators in Media Relations, Public Affairs, Community Affairs and Public Relations. Vision The NIOA exists to serve the needs of the professional information officer through professional networking and ongoing educational opportunities. Core Values Professionalism, Ethics, Education, Networking Membership NIOA membership is open to anyone actively employed by any local, county, state or federal government agency, or any public safety or emergency services organization, whose primary responsibilities include managing or disseminating public information.
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Day 4 and the final day of #NIOA2024 closed with some amazing and also interactive presentations from How to Operate in a JIC, Producing Great Videos, to a tragic in the line of duty case study. Our new President Stewart Smith and Vice President Chelsea Kretz took their oath of office to begin a new and exciting year!
Help us welcome your new NIOA Executive Board! Don Aaron - Past President’s Liaison Jason Elmore, MPIO, CPC-PIO, MDiv - Immediate Past President Anna Huffman - Secretary Chelsea Kretz - Vice President Stewart Smith, APIO - President along with Lisa McNeal, Executive Director
#NIOA2024 Day 3 was a packed day of sessions, from TikTok to social media best practices to the infamous spy balloon incident. We also heard from the team that coordinated the deadly 2019 Lee County Tornado. The night concluded with a little karaoke. Day 4 is kicking off!
Congratulations to our #NIOA2024 Award Winners! Mark Brady - Leadership in Public Information Jonee' L.ewis - Outstanding Management of a Critical Incident Taylor Levesque - Top Photograph of the Year Nicholle Spencer - Best Use of Humor Tammy L. Chatman, BS, CMTE - Regional Director of the Year Allison Duke - Best Use of Video Erika Neldner - Top Graphic Design Product Chris Hall - Best Use of Social Media #NIOA2024
Day 2 was a full day which included sessions on crisis management, the use of Canva, and the introduction of our Vice Presidential candidates! Our amazing sponsors also introduced themselves. #NIOA2024
Day 2: Session 2 - PIO Power Play: Strengthening Communications through Collaboration with Ryan L. Whittington, Ocean City Fire Dept. and Ashley Miller, Ocean City Police Dept. #NIOA2024
Day 2 of #NIOA2024 is off and running with the presentation of colors by the Clearwater PD Honor Guard and the pledge of allegiance lead by Secretary Anna Huffman and greetings from Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector and Police Chief Eric Gandy. 🇺🇸
Day 2 of #NIOA2024: Kansas City Police Department PIO Jake Becchina speaks on the Kansas City Super Bowl Victory Parade Shooting.
Amazing first day at #NIOA2024 with sessions from Chief Chris Cook and Judy Pal about crisis communications. The day ended with the region meetings and the Presidents Reception.
Our second session has just begun! Strategic Communications: A Holistic Approach to Crisis Communications Response with Judy Pal. #NIOA2024