The PIO Podcast
The PIO Podcast is a platform for Public Information Officers (PIO's) and Public Affairs Officers (PAO's) in public sector organizations, including Police, Fire, EMS, FEMA, state, local, and federal government organizations. The podcast aims to facilitate learning, growth, and discussion of issues that PIO's/PAO's may encounter within their profession. If you would like to support the podcast and connect with other PIO's/PAO's, please email us at thepiopodcast@gmail.com.
Podcasting since 2020 • 184 episodes
The PIO Podcast
Latest Episodes
S5 - E10 Lauren Burden, Director of Communications and Community Relations, Douglas County District Attorney's Office, Douglasville GA
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Lauren Burton, the Director of Communications and Community Relations for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office in Georgia, shares her unique journey from victim advocacy to her current role....
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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27:16
S5 - E9: Summer Derrey - Assistant Communications Manager, South Central Region - Washington State Department of Transportation
Summary - In this episode of the PIO podcast, Robert Tornabene interviews Summer DeRay, an experienced Public Information Officer (PIO) with a rich background in communications and community engagement. Summer shares her journey from wor...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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28:41
S5 - E8: Donna Rossi - Director of Communications - Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix, AZ
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Robert Tornabene interviews Donna Rossi, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Phoenix Police Department. Donna shares her unique journey from being a police officer to a broadcas...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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33:57
S5 - E7 Taylor Merriss - Special Projects Coordinator - Evansville Police, Evansville Indiana
Summary: In this episode of the PIO Podcast, Special Projects Coordinator Taylor Merriss from the Evansville Police Department shares insights about her role, community engagement strategies, and the importance of transparency in law...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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29:06
S5 - E6 : Bridget Truxillo - Law Lady Shield
Bridget has firsthand experience with harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment. As the only female on the SWAT team, along with her time on patrol and as an undercover narcotics investigator, she knows what ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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45:51
