On this episode of The PR Style Guide podcast, we sit down with Jonelle Henry, a seasoned communications professional with over 20 years in news and television, now serving as the inaugural director of the University of Florida’s CJC x DC program. Jonelle shares her incredible journey—from moving to Florida after graduating from the University of Florida to work in the office of the late Senator Bob Graham to covering historic political events as a senior producer at C-SPAN during the Bush and Obama administrations.We discuss her passion for mentorship, her creation of Districtly Speaking to foster emerging media professionals, and her commitment to expanding opportunities for students in Washington, DC by shaping the next generation of journalists and communications professionals through her newest career path, a full circle moment and opportunity as the Director of Communication for the new DC campus of her alma mater, the University of Florida. Plus, Jonelle dives into a transparent discussion on the importance of discovering your voice and what it means to Jonelle to show up confidently and proudly as a professional woman of color in today’s world. Of course, we touched on one of our favorite topics to chat about with our guests: fashion! Tune in to hear how Jonelle blends journalism, public relations, and leadership to create lasting impact, and what advice she has for aspiring media professionals navigating today’s evolving landscape!Connect with Jonelle Henry on LinkedInRate & Review the show. We would love to hear from you!

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