Gadsden State Community College invites law enforcement personnel, first responders, business leaders, and school officials to attend a free public information and branding class on Tuesday, October 1. The event is hosted in collaboration with the Etowah County Attorney’s Office and the Etowah County Board of Education. It will occur from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Gadsden State’s Science Building Auditorium.
This one-day course aims to equip attendees with the skills needed to manage communications effectively. Additionally, the conversation will also center around fostering a positive image for their organizations.
“Communicating clearly and honestly helps people trust us and feel more connected to their community,” said Gadsden State Chief of Police Jay Freeman. “We aim to provide these professionals with the tools they need to share important information in a way that truly resonates and fosters confidence and unity.”
The class will feature guest speaker Corey Dobridnia, a distinguished public information officer from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Dobridnia has served in this role since May 2015. She was recognized as Public Information Officer of the Year by multiple associations in 2017. With experience as a weekend anchor for WMBB News13 in Panama City, she brings a wealth of communications expertise.
Dobridnia holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She earned a master’s degree in Corporate and Public Communication from Florida State University, Panama City. The Florida Public Relations Association Northwest Florida Chapter also named her Government Communicator of the Year in 2021.
