Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc., whose mission is to serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, recently appointed CONRIC PR & Marketing’s chief marketing strategist, Ryan Sheehy to its board of directors. Sheehy brings a 17-year marketing communication career and passion for mental health advocacy to help further the organization’s goals.
“With ACT’s long history of serving vulnerable individuals who are facing great difficulties and need tremendous support, I’m truly honored to support the organization’s mission and look forward to introducing new communication initiatives, marketing tactics and fundraising strategies,” said Sheehy.
With a multi-million dollar operational budget, ACT relies on the generous support of the community to drive donations to help run its facilities in Lee and Hendry Counties and support key programming to fulfill its mission. The 2017 lineup of activities include: the “Poker Run” to Benefit ACT on May 28 at Six Bends Harley-Davidson; “Firefighters versus Law Enforcement Officers Basketball Tournament,” as well as ACT’s premiere annual event, “Arts for ACT” at the Hyatt Coconut Point on November 11.
“We’ve needed a strong marketing communication board member to spearhead key initiatives for our organization. The ACT board of directors and our executive director, Jennifer Benton, is thrilled to have Ryan on the board to lend her expertise, and we believe Ryan will make a significant difference to the organization,” said ACT president, Steven Chaipel.
Sheehy leads CONRIC PR & Marketing’s award winning creative marketing and communications team. She conceptualizes and directs fully integrated marketing communication campaigns for a diverse group of clients. Sheehy plays a critical role championing new ways to amplify a message, maximize exposure and drive bottom line business objectives. She is accredited in public relations, launched her career in the theme park capital of the world, Orlando, Florida, and has more than 17 years experience representing companies like Broadway Across America and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
About Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc.
Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency with the mission to protect, support and educate victims of domestic violence and their children, survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking in Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties. The agency provides emergency protective shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, one-on-one counseling, advocacy, support groups, rape crisis center, outreach counseling, batterer’s intervention groups, children’s program, community and professional education and awareness, and information and referrals to those seeking assistance in other matters. ACT endeavors to work hand-in-hand with law enforcement, mental health services, medical professionals and the judicial system in providing assistance and education to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
CONRIC PR & Marketing
Recognized as one of the leading public relations, marketing and advertising agencies in Southwest Florida, CONRIC PR & Marketing was founded by Connie Ramos-Williams in 2007. The award-winning, full-service agency provides strategic brand awareness campaigns, integrated public relations programs, marketing development and consulting services, advertising campaigns, media buys, custom and niche publishing, creative writing and design, digital marketing strategies, website development and crisis communications strategy and implementation. The firm serves clients in many industry sectors including banking, legal, medical, government, not-for- profit, restaurant, manufacturing, construction, building and development, real estate, professional association, hospitality and salon & spa. CONRIC is a recipient of multiple Image Awards from the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and Golden Image Awards from its statewide chapter, and Charlie Awards from the Florida Magazine Association. For more information, call (239) 690-9840 or visit ConricPR.com.
