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I’ve spoken at several conferences, meetings and universities and am available for more opportunities on all things PR, social and communications. Contact me for availability. Below is a testimonial, and a list of past and upcoming speaking engagements, including links to where you can view them online.
“What can I say — we’ve heard nothing but rave reviews. Most of them are along the lines that it was the best presentation they heard and they can actually apply it. One of our goals is to educate our members on the latest trends. You helped us reach that goal!” – Lisa Weinzetl, International Live Events Association Pittsburgh
AMA Pittsburgh: Women’s History Month Panel
Unfiltered Leadership: Strategy & Power Moves for Marketing Decision-Makers
March 26, 2026
Market Like It’s Hot
Influencer Marketing That Actually Works: A Conversation with Deanna Tomaselli of The Motherhood
January 2026
Paramount Pursuits Webinar
Powering your Brand Through Influence & Social
October 17, 2025
No Nametags Podcast
Seen & inspired: The influence equation
June 18, 2025
Ellevate + Caffeinate: Influencer Marketing Panel Discussion
April 17, 2025
2025 Rising Currents: NextGen PRSSA Conference
Keynote Speaker on Influencer Marketing
March 28, 2025
Transform Labs Presentation
Good Influence: The Evolution of Influencer Marketing
November 7, 2024
412 Food Rescue Conference
Harnessing Star Power: Influencer Marketing with Local Celebs
October 25, 2024
The Transform Tales Podcast
From Memes to Marketing: Mastering Social Media’s Evolution in 2024 (Listen on Apple or Spotify)
October 21, 2024
Nonprofit Hub Radio
Harnessing Influencer Power: Transforming Nonprofit Marketing for Social Change
October 11, 2024
The Pittsburgh Influencer Summit
May 23, 2023
Beyond Boss
The Ins and Outs of a Successful Influencer Marketing Campaign
April 5, 2022
PRSSA 2022 District Conference: Get to the Point
Get Influenced: Behind the Scenes of the Influencer Marketing Industry
April 1, 2022
Ellevate Pittsburgh
Virtual Event: Best Laid Planners
(Slides)
February 1, 2022
Michael Smart’s Inner Circle
Master Class: Influencers
June 8, 2021
PRSSA 2021 District Conference: Welcome to the Neighborhood
March 27, 2021
Generator Marketing Conference
November 18, 2020
Waynesburg University Virtual PR Week
The Ins and Outs of Working in an Agency
November 12, 2020
The Vermiculite Association Virtual Annual Meeting
Motivating Millennials: Communicating with the Younger Generation in the Workplace
October 29, 2020
PRSA Pittsburgh’s 2020 Digital PR Summit Series
Combatting the Stigma of Mental Illness in the Workplace
October 14, 2020
Marketers in PJs
Panelist, The Best (and Worst) Brands of COVID-19 So Far
May 11, 2020
Slippery Rock University Communication Department Comm & Media Expo
Panelist, Keeping up with the ever-changing communication and media landscape
February 21, 2020
US Play Coalition’s Annual Conference on the Value of Play
Why Play Matters: The State of Recess in North America
April 1, 2019
US Play Coalition’s Annual Conference on the Value of Play
A Survey on Educators’ Perspectives on the Benefits of Recess
April 8, 2018
Susquehanna University
Take Your Passion and Make It Happen
March 29, 2017
Ellevate Pittsburgh
Story Slam
October 25, 2016
Point Park University
Career Insights Panel
October 20, 2015
Threads for Teens
Summer 2015 Tour Panel
August 16, 2015
American Copy Editors Society Annual Conference
Building Your Brand With Social Media
March 28, 2015
University of Pittsburgh (Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority)
Your Career Path: College & Beyond
January 12, 2015
Point Park University
Social Media Speakers Series
November 11, 2014
Slippery Rock University (Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator)
Social Media Marketing For Your Farm Business
April 24, 2014
Visit Pittsburgh: Tweet, Like + Be Social
Let’s Get Visual: Using Images to Amplify Your Social Media Strategy
May 31, 2013
PodCamp Pittsburgh 7
Moderator: Pittsburgh Dad panel
October 27, 2012
Pittsburgh Young Professionals / Podcamp Pittsburgh 7
Social Media Panel
September 12, 2012
Media Association of Pittsburgh
Twitter for Media Pros Panel
June 8, 2012
International Live Events Association
Social Media for Event Planners and Vendors: 8 Tactics You Can Use
November 16, 2011
Pittsburgh Young Professionals
Social Media Roundtable
October 24, 2011
Clarion University
HOW TO: Launch a Social Media Campaign
October 19, 2011
DePaul University
Organizational Readiness: Social Media Tactics for Success
October 13, 2011
Schneider Downs 2011 Pittsburgh Nonprofit Symposium
Social Media: Risks and Rewards Panel
July 28, 2011
Waynesburg University
HOW TO: Launch a Social Media Campaign
March 22, 2011
Clarion University
How NOT To Get A Job After Graduation (and how to use social media to help get you one)
October 25, 2010
Point Park University
Social Media: A New Tool in Media Relations
October 11, 2010
PodCamp Pittsburgh 5
Tweeting to 13.1 Miles: How Social Media Has Impacted Health and Fitness
Link to slides / Link to video
September 18, 2010
Slippery Rock University
Social Media’s Role in the World of Public Relations
March 29, 2010
Redstone Highlands Senior Living Communities: Senior Citizen “Lunch Bunch”
Social Media 101
February 2, 2010
4th Annual Pennsyvlania Small Business Technology Conference
PR Tactics in the Digital Age
November 12, 2009
Clarion University
The Changing Landscape of Public Relations
October 26, 2009
PodCamp Pittsburgh 4
#journchat LIVE
October 10, 2009
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