Wendy Johnson

Wendy Wallace Johnson
Director, Marketing Communications
205.943.4715 phone
wwallace@edpa.org

Joined EDPA: 1998

Education:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, B.A. Communications Management with a specialization in Public Relations

Additional Training:
Kellogg School of Management, Advanced Strategic Marketing for E.D. Teams

Areas of Expertise/Responsibilities:
Strategic Communications
EDPA NewsFlash
EDPA Website
Partner Relations
Graphic Design
Media Relations
Special Event Management

Major Projects: Hyundai, Honda
Event Management for Alabama presence for: BIO, CoreNet Global, North American International Auto Show, Paris Air Show, SpeedNews, Alabama Business Conference, Alabama Grand Weekend

Professional Affiliations:
Economic Development Association of Alabama
International Economic Development Council
Public Relations Society of America
Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama Roundtable

Professional Certifications:
Accredited in Public Relations (APR) - Public Relations Society of America

Other:
Economic Development Association of Alabama, Summer Conference Chair (2003)
Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama Roundtable, President (2005)
Alabama Tourism Partnership, Board Member (2005)
Leadership Alabama Initiative (2002)
Junior League of Birmingham

Previous Experience:
U.S. Sites & Development magazine, Associate Editor

Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Ala.