2025 OCPRA FALL WORKSHOP
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rose State College | Midwest City, OK
Morning Session
9:30-10 a.m. Workshop Check-In
10-11 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Gayle Maxwell, OKC Thunder Associate VP of Corporate Communications
Gayle brings more than three decades of experience in strategic communication, public relations and brand storytelling to her role with one of the most dynamic organizations in professional sports! She’ll share insights into leading communications for a high-profile brand, navigating challenges with authenticity, and building trust through meaningful engagement.
11-11:05 a.m. Break
11:05-11:30 a.m. Networking
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Luncheon & Awards
Natalea Watkins Communicator of the Year Award Presentation
Presented annually to an individual whose service and leadership have set a high standard for others and had a positive influence for the recipient’s institution and the state system of higher education.
Randy Talley Rising Star Award Presentation
Recognizes rising communications, marketing and public relations professionals working at Oklahoma higher education institutions who have demonstrated creativity, innovation, advocacy, expertise and integrity in their field of work.
Afternoon Sessions
12:30-1:45 p.m. Worth Your Time: How to Own Your Calendar Before it Owns You
Stop letting your calendar control your life. Dr. Meg Myers Morgan will teach us how to take back our most valuable resource.
1:45-2 p.m. Break
2-2:50 p.m. Accessible Social Media: Strategies for Inclusive Communication
Want your social media content to reach everyone? This session breaks down what digital accessibility really means for social media and why it’s essential for inclusive communication.