Office of Communications & Public Affairs
The Office of Communications & Public Affairs (OCPA), formerly College Relations & Marketing (CRM), communicates to internal and external audiences the College's role in meeting the higher education and training needs of Palm Beach County. We tell the story of PBSC's programs, initiatives and achievements through press releases, news articles, the web, social media and other platforms.
How Can We Help You?
Marketing & Advertising
OCPA maintains a consistent, positive public image of Palm Beach State's record as
a high-quality educational institution. Our strategic marketing and advertising plan
includes print, television, radio, online and out-of-home messaging to promote the
College's programs, services and overall brand.
Graphic Design
Our in-house team of graphic designers creates all of the College's brochures and major publications. The designers also ensure that pieces produced throughout the College adhere to
the PBSC Branding Guidelines. | Request Graphic Design services
Web Communications
The web team works closely with OCPA, College staff and faculty to ensure consistency
and accuracy of the information on the web. Online writing and best practices are
offered, as well as PBSC Web Standards. | Request Web services
Social Media
Palm Beach State students, faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students and the public
can stay in touch and get information through the official social media sites, which are maintained by OCPA. | Request Social Media services
Media Relations
With team members including former journalists, we understand the deadlines reporters
and editors face. The Office of Communications & Public Affairs will work to respond
to media requests as quickly as possible, whether it is helping locate sources, arranging
interviews or getting the College's official statement or position on issues. All
media requests, including public records and on-campus photography and video shoots,
are coordinated by OCPA. Requests for public records will be reviewed for compliance
with Florida Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws and the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA). Please visit the College About Us webpage for helpful information.
News Center
Submit your stories and stay up-to-date on the latest news and information about Palm
Beach State College via the online News Center.
College Events Calendar
The Palm Beach State Events Calendar is used to market PBSC events and also to let
those planning events know what is already scheduled. View tips and other resources
available to promote your activities on the Event Calendar page.
Internal Promotions
Faculty, staff and students who need help promoting College events or initiatives
can count on OCPA to ensure that the information is well publicized and the promotional
materials are visually appealing. All flyers, forms or letters that will be distributed
to the community or posted on the College website must first be reviewed and approved.
Additional OCPA Resources
- Image Request & Model Release
- Plan Your Information Session (internal only)
- Writing Style Guide
- PBSC Connects Communication Principles
Office & Staff Info
OCPA office location: Lake Worth campus | CE Building
4200 Congress Ave. MS# 25
Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796
Phone: 561-868-3122
Fax: 561-868-3123
Email Us
The OCPA staff work as a team to promote the College and provide information. Our
staff include a talented group of designers, writers, and web and social media professionals.
Please contact us if you have questions, concerns or need assistance.
Administration
Angela Harrington
Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer
Email: harringa@palmbeachstate.edu
Brian Ressler
Marketing Director
Email: resslerb@palmbeachstate.edu
Graphic Design
- For design requests, please request services through the College ticketing system.
Kari W. McCormick
Visual Communications Manager
Phone: 561-868-3124
Email: mccormik@palmbeachstate.edu
Kara Bailey
Senior Graphic Designer
Phone: 561-868-3126
Email: baileyk@palmbeachstate.edu
Sergio Pimentel
Graphic Designer
Email: pimentes@palmbeachstate.edu
Media & Public Relations
Kerry Capell
News and Media Relations Coordinator
Phone: 561-868-3803
Email: capellk@palmbeachstate.edu
Kristi Sorrow
College Relations and Marketing Specialist
Phone: 561-868-3120
Email: sorrowk@palmbeachstate.edu
Photography
- For photography requests, please request services through the College ticketing system.
Carol McDonald
College Relations and Marketing Photographer
Phone: 561-868-3175
Email: mcdonac1@palmbeachstate.edu
Digital Marketing & Social Media
- For social media requests, please request services through the College ticketing system.
Cara Masset
Web Content Specialist
Phone: 561-868-4271
Email: massetc@palmbeachstate.edu
Gabriel Ortolaza
Web Content Specialist
Phone: 561-868-3245
Email: ortolazg@palmbeachstate.edu
Caroline Sheikhnia
Digital Media Manager
Phone: 561-868-3485
Email: sheikhnc@palmbeachstate.edu
Julie Somera
Digital Media Coordinator
Phone: 561-868-3835
Email: someraj@palmbeachstate.edu
Print Shop
- For print shop requests, please review the PBSC Print Shop website before submitting a ticket request.
Philip Hannong
Graphic Communications Supervisor
Phone: 561-868-3463
Email: hannongp@palmbeachstate.edu
Richie Repetti
Graphic Communications Technician
Phone: 561-868-4057
Email: repettir@palmbeachstate.edu
Video Production
- For video requests, please request services through the College ticketing system.
Ricardo Reyes
Multimedia Manager
Phone: 561-868-3187
Email: reyesr1@palmbeachstate.edu
Media Technology Coordinator
Phone: 561-868-3634
Email: silvasaz@palmbeachstate.edu
Student Communications
Stephanie Santos
Student Communications Coordinator
Phone: 561-868-3127
Email: santoss@palmbeachstate.edu
PBSC Website
- For web requests, please request services through the College ticketing system.