Emily Golden earns professional public relations certification

Emily Golden, APR, CPRC of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), recently earned professional certification in public relations and received the designation of Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC).

Earning the CPRC credential distinguishes senior members of FPRA who have demonstrated understanding and mastery of core public relations principles and ethical practices and have been certified to act as public relations counselors. Currently, there are 137 CPRCs in Florida, including 20 in Southwest Florida.

As director of public relations at Priority Marketing, Golden plays a key role in delivering the agency’s award-winning services for a diverse client base that includes nonprofits, small start-ups and large businesses. Since joining the company in 2015, she has helped clients elevate their brands through comprehensive public relations programs encompassing media relations, strategic counsel, event planning and crisis communications.

A Fort Myers native, Golden is an active member of FPRA and currently serves as newsletter chair for the Southwest Florida Chapter. She also proudly supports Pace Center for Girls, Lee, where she has served on the board of directors since 2023 and contributes to fundraising and event committees. Her dedication to her profession and community has been recognized with numerous honors, including FPRA’s 2024 Chapter Member of the Year Award and Lee BIA Builders Care’s 2023 Whole Heart Award.

To earn the CPRC credential, candidates must have 10 years of experience in the field; have earned the APR designation, which is the first tier of accreditation; and successfully complete a verbal presentation and pass a five-hour written exam.