NOTE: THIS IS A BREAKFAST EVENT

Over the last several years, we’ve witnessed several companies have a public relations crisis – both nationally and locally. We’ve witnessed some companies bounce back effortlessly, while others, scrambled to make it! Does your company have a crisis management team? A crisis plan? This breakfast will teach you how to proactively plan and ensure that you’re prepared before the fallout.

Deana Haworth began her career as a public relations specialist at Hirons and immediately began an upward trajectory serving in various account leadership roles. Now a 23-year veteran of the agency, she serves as chief executive officer and oversees all departments in the agency. She is the first woman to serve in this role in the agency’s 45-year history. Deana has led marketing, communications and public outreach efforts for countless campaigns.

Deana earned her Accreditation in Public Relations from the Public Relations Society of America and routinely donates her time to leadership organizations, nonprofits and chambers of commerce throughout Central Indiana to provide training on crisis communications and stakeholder outreach. She was named a 2018 Woman of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal. Deana has a master’s degree in public relations from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Franklin College.

In 2010, the Ball State University Department of Journalism presented their Young Alumnus Award to Deana for her success as a consummate public relations practitioner and counselor. Deana served her alma mater as a member of the Ball State University School of Journalism Advisory Council from 2010 to 2019. She also served for several years as the council’s representative on the university’s Alumni Council. Deana was recently presented with the 2022 Outstanding Journalism Alumna Award from Ball State University’s School of Journalism and Strategic Communication for her devotion to exceptional communications and public relations practices.

Deana serves on the boards of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indy Chamber, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Central Indiana Women’s Business Center, Downtown Indy Inc. Marketing Board and Crossroads of America Council. Deana is an active member of the Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is also a trustee and former adjunct instructor at Franklin College.