Laura Byrnes, APR, CPRC
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion Director of Communications
Ocala, Florida Area
I have been a member of FPRA since 2000 and have served as Ocala Chapter president as well as on the state Executive Committee in a variety of roles, including as VP Annual Conference and VP Golden Image. I currently represent FPRA on the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) and chair the Examination Preparation work group. I am keen to talk with you about anything and everything you care to share about the APR process, the examination itself and, if you’ve not yet earned your accreditation what issues might be holding you back. Don’t be surprised if I try to recruit you to serve on a Technical Review panel - seriously, it's fun! - or encourage you to take part in the Item Writing process since the UAB constantly updates/refreshes the examination to reflect current practice. Oh, and I’m always happy to bend your ear about my beautiful, brilliant and sassy 3 1/2 year-old granddaughter, Emilia (Emmy) or my beloved fur-legged friends, Bella (Dachshund), and Jackson (Cairn Terrier).