Building Your Crisis Communication Foundation

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: This practical session is designed to help communications professionals develop clear, effective strategies before a crisis strikes. We will define what constitutes a crisis, explore the key steps for effective planning, and practice a technique to help you stay grounded and focused when a crisis hits. Walk away with tools to strengthen your organization’s readiness and resilience.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Rachel Mayberry, MBA, is a visionary communications and public policy executive with more than 15 years of experience leading mission-driven growth across the nonprofit, healthcare, education, and corporate sectors. Known for her strategic mindset and collaborative leadership, Rachel has consistently elevated organizations through integrated communications, high-impact advocacy, and innovative stakeholder engagement. Across every role, she brings a passion for systems thinking, a commitment to equity, and a track record of translating bold ideas into measurable impact. Currently completing her Doctor of Business Administration at Newman University, Rachel holds an MBA from Coastal Carolina University and a BBA in Marketing from Wichita State. She has been honored as a Wichita Business Journal "Woman Who Leads" three times and was named AMA’s Nonprofit Marketer of the Year. A Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and trained policy advocate, Rachel is deeply invested in building healthy, resilient communities powered by purpose and progress.

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm
Place: Larkspur Bistro & Bar, 904 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita

Please note: Parking is available in lots west and north of Larkspur. The City of Wichita will implement paid parking by Tuesday, July 1. Visit www.wichita.gov/parking to find parking, book parking, download the ParkMobile app, or pay by phone.

Ticket price includes buffet lunch and desert plus water, coffee, or tea. Walk-ins are welcome to enjoy the program for $15 and are invited to order from the Larkspur menu if they desire a meal.

Save $5! Make your reservation by noon Tuesday, July 8, for these early-bird prices:

WPC members $20
Non-Members $25
Students are always $10

No reservation? Walk-in prices:

WPC members $25
Non-Members $30
Students are always $10

Note: New reservation procedure!

WPC has moved away from accepting cash and checks. Payments are now made with a credit/debit card when making online reservations. WPC has shifted to Give Butter, an online platform that specializes in working with nonprofits to offers lower fees for our guests, streamline our organization’s bookkeeping process, and reflect best practices for the functionality of online sales.

WPC monthly meetings support a scholarship fund for Wichita-area students pursuing a career in communications. Every year, WPC provides scholarships of up to $2,000 for Wichita-area college and university students majoring in a communications field. If you feel inspired, make a donation during check-out to help a future communicator!

2025 WPC July Luncheon

By Wichita Professional Communicators

2025 WPC July Luncheon

Building Your Crisis Communication Foundation