Sarah Kelliher, APR, Author at Curley & Pynn

Driven. UCF Alumna. Packers Fan. Violinist.

Sarah Kelliher, APR, is an experienced strategic communications professional who brings a deep passion for purpose-driven work to every client relationship. At Curley & Pynn, she leads public relations programs for clients in the arts, entertainment, and digital media industries. She is deeply committed to advancing the public relations profession through service and leadership. Sarah serves as President-Elect of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Orlando Area Chapter, Treasurer of the Florida Public Relations Education Foundation, and a board member for LeadershipFPRA. Outside of the industry, Sarah has played violin for more than 15 years and currently performs with the Maitland Symphony Orchestra. Her leadership and impact have earned her recognition as a UCF 30 Under 30 honoree and FPRA Orlando’s “Joe Curley Rising Leader” and “Member of the Year.” When the University of Central Florida graduate isn’t at Curley & Pynn, she is either playing violin, writing and podcasting about the Green Bay Packers, or streaming the latest “binge-worthy” tv series with her friends and family.

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The Art of the Response: How Great PR Guides Nonprofits Through Crisis

Sarah Kelliher, APR

a crisis inevitably strikes, your response won’t be defined by panic but by preparation. For nonprofits, where public trust…

Frame your pitch as a fresh solution to an existing problem. It’s not about you. It’s the audience—the media and readersviewers.

I Got My APR. Now What?

Sarah Kelliher, APR

my Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) was a defining milestone in my career. After two years of studying and…

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Strategic Engagement: Navigating the Social Media Landscape with Authenticity and Inclusion

Sarah Kelliher, APR

how to align your online presence with internal culture, including social media best practices for holidays and awareness days.…

Mastering Your Internal Communications Strategy: Lessons from "Ted Lasso"

Sarah Kelliher, APR

inspiration from the Apple TV+ hit series “Ted Lasso,” I discovered valuable lessons that can be applied to developing…

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Tips for Communicating Effectively Through a Crisis

Sarah Kelliher, APR

force companies across the United States to make tough decisions, including shifts in strategy. As my colleague, Heather Keroes,…

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The Business Case for Philanthropy – What to Consider Before and After You Give

Sarah Kelliher, APR

we enter the season of giving, many companies are shifting their focus toward philanthropy and brainstorming how they can…

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The Essential Relationship Between Public Relations & Sales

Sarah Kelliher, APR

your public relations and sales departments aren’t communicating regularly, you’re missing out on a key opportunity to better manage…

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The Art of Personalized Storytelling

Sarah Kelliher, APR

you or your team aren’t capitalizing on personalized storytelling, then you’re behind. That’s not my opinion, it’s just the…