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Credentials 

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AWARDS

  • District 2 Prism Award International Association of Business Communicators
     

  • MacEachern Award American Hospital Association
     

  • Touchstone Award American Society for Healthcare Marketing
     

  • Mark of Excellence Award Florida Society for Healthcare Public Relations/Marketing
     

  • Silver ADDY, Advertising Club of West Florida
     

  • Golden Image Award Crisis Communication Management Florida Public Relations Association
     

  • Doris Fleishman Award Florida Public Relations Association
     

  • Joe Curley Lifetime Achievement Award Florida Public Relations Association
     

  • Small Business of the Year Award Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Education & Professional Development

Magna cum Laude graduate of Marymount College

University of Virginia (Marketing & Public Relations) 

Leadership Sarasota County Class of 1998

L-2 Leadership, 2006

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Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce

  • Small Business Awards Committee

  • Leadership Sarasota Alumni Association

Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation

  • High Tech Promotion Committee

 

Cat Depot

  • Community Advisory Board 

 

The Hideaway Condominium Association

  • Secretary; President

 

Visit Sarasota (Visitor and Tourism Board)

  • Medical Tourism Task Force

 

CAN (Community AIDS Network)

  • “Until There is a Cure” conference PR & Marketing

  • Conference program editor

Florida Public Relations Association

  • Central West Coast Chapter President; Accreditation Chair; Image Competition Chair; Mentor Program participant

  • Florida Public Relations Education Foundation Chair
     

Community Activism

Accolades & Testimonials

Awards

Academics

For more than 15 years, I have worked closely with Virginia on a number of important writing projects in the medical field, including seminal works on prostate cancer authored by leading radiation oncologist Michael J. Dattoli M.D.  As a writer-editor and publicist, she is always discerning and insightful. In terms of marketing, she has cultivated connections in the Florida media and medical communities, and is relentless and successful in winning an audience for her projects. Five stars and two thumbs up!  

Greg Lawrence, New York Times best-selling author and medical writer. 

When Ginya joined my staff nearly 20 years ago I had no idea how much she would contribute to the success of my practice. From the very beginning she provided great insight and talent in communicating with potential patients, other medical professionals and the public. She was always there with inspired content and great results. 

Michael J. Dattoli, MD - Founder, Dattoli Cancer Center & Brachytherapy Research Institute. 

 

Virginia has been a friend and colleague for several years. Each time we work on a project together I am reminded of her vitality, professionalism and skill as a health industry communicator. It is more than that – she always demonstrates a knack for clear decision-making and productivity.

Steve Smith, Publisher& Creative Director Consonant Custom Media

 

Virginia is a mentor to many in the public relations profession -  a master and very creative multi-tasker who is a joy to work with. Her talents are many and her supportive, positive attitude makes her a great friend and a highly regarded pro.  

Peg Palmer, Palmer Creative Communications

My first impression of Virginia “What an incredible writer.”  She has a way of creating a rich narrative, even with subjects many might find tedious. She should absolutely pursue writing a book!

Kimberly Fox DeMeza, Marketing Manager BluePearl Veterinary Partners

Virginia is a consummate professional – creative and dedicated, a strategic thinker, charming and engaging, and when necessary, quite relentless. She is an excellent communicator with the highest ethics and integrity.

Rick Oppenheim, APR, CPRC, CEO RB Oppenheim Associates

I had the pleasure of working with Virginia on a community project.  She is full of fantastic ideas herself and helped encourage team members to be creative.  She has incredible follow-through and wonderful organizational skills.

Taylor Collins, CEBS, CLU, VP Professional Benefits

 

I met Virginia through an FPRA collaboration which led to a wonderful friendship, working on various projects including annual meetings and presentations. She is an effective communicator and public relations professional, with a great sense of humor!

Gary James, CEO James Gang creative+communications

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