Trusted to Serve, Called to Speak
Inspirational Speaker, Award Winning Author, and Public Relations Pro
From breaking barriers as a Navy broadcast journalist to becoming one of the most recognized federal whistleblowers of our time, Paula’s story isn’t just inspiring , it’s engaging. She delivers powerful, practical talks that highlight the importance of ethical leadership and the restoration of trust in institutions.
Paula’s keynotes resonate because they’re real. She’s lived the tension between right and wrong in the spotlight. Her award-winning advocacy for America’s veterans, her battle with retaliation inside the VA, and her decades of award-winning public relations experience make her a singular voice at the intersection of government accountability, military service, and strategic communication.
Speaker
Topics
- Whistleblower with a Mission: How ethical leadership saves institutions from within
- America 250: Ordinary People, and their Extraordinary Service (military themed perspective)
- Women Warriors: A veteran’s journey from ship decks to leadership desks
- Taking A Stand For Ethics To Restore Trust in Organizations (Whistleblower Case Study)
- PRSA Ethical Values: Leading with Advocacy , Honesty, Expertise, Independence, Loyalty and Fairness
- Creating Winning Outcomes Through Strategic Public Relations Planning
- Ethics in the Age of AI: What PR professionals must do to lead with integrity
Public Relations Professional
Paula Pedene is an award-winning public relations professional.
She is nationally Accredited in Public Relations (APR) and is a prestigious Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) College of Fellows member. Paula is a PR pro functioning at the highest level in the profession. She thrives on creating the perfect pitch, and her respect from the media and her industry colleagues is unmatched.
Veterans Advocate
Executive Director, Honoring America's Veterans.
A Thank You can mean so much to our nation’s veterans. Join Paula and her team as they create stellar community events to honor and recognize our veterans. You can witness firsthand how the HAV Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix helps our veterans heal and see ways you can help by visiting https://honoringamericasveterans.org.
