This week, Melissa talks to seasoned PR professional Chris Talley about managing crisis communications during a pandemic. 

About Chris: 
For more than 30 years, Chris Talley led communication programs and delivered results from the front row, culminating in his role as a FORTUNE 100 chief communications officer. Through the years he's led teams at USAA, Lockheed Martin, dozens of others while at one of the world’s most prestigious public relations agencies, FleishmanHillard. Today, he leads Talley Communication Strategies, volunteers in the community and devotes time to speaking at colleges across the country, supporting students seeking careers in communications.

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The Smart Talk Series -- dive into communication strategies, tips, and principles using a 360-degree approach with your host Melissa Vela-Williamson. Melissa is an accredited public relations expert, entrepreneur, and national columnist. 
This series will focus on a theme over the span of six weekly episodes. Listen as Melissa dives into a topic on her own, interviews industry experts, and gives listeners a broad perspective to learn from. Communication is the foundation of professional or personal success. So anyone ready to hear real talk about how to better communicate on topics that matter is welcome!