Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, Immediate Past Chair

Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, is an award-winning public relations professional who serves as the Chief Communications Officer for the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Lee County in Fort Myers, Fla. In his role, he is responsible for strategic communications, public affairs, media relations, emergency management, and reputation/brand management.

Abreu previously managed communications campaigns and strategies for the Clerk & Comptrollers of St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties. Prior to joining the public sector, Abreu directed communications, special events and development for Compass, one of the largest LGBTQ community centers in the country.

Abreu served as chair of PRSA in 2024. He has held leadership roles at all levels with the association since 2006, including all elected national board positions. Abreu is a recipient of the PRSA Sunshine District’s Trailblazer Award and the PRSA Palm Beach Chapter’s Hall of Fame Award. His PR campaigns and tactics have earned more than 40 national, state and local awards. Abreu has also earned a certificate in PRSA’s crisis communications program.  

Abreu is accredited in public relations, a certified public relations counselor, a FEMA-certified Advanced Public Information Officer, and has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Florida.