Taslin Alfonzo Apr

Taslin Alfonzo, APR has a diverse and extensive work experience. Their most recent role is as the Director of Media Relations at Orleans Parish School Board, a position they have held since September 2020. Prior to this, they worked at Transdev North America, where they served as the Assistant General Manager of Customer Engagement & Internal Communications from September 2019 to April 2020. Taslin also worked as the Public Information Officer from January 2018 to August 2019, responsible for managing the RTA's reputation and image in the media and the New Orleans area.

Before joining Transdev North America, Taslin worked at West Jefferson Medical Center as the Director of Marketing & Community Relations from January 2010 to December 2017. In this role, they collaborated with system and hospital leadership on marketing and communications efforts, executed internal and external marketing strategies, and maintained awareness of customer research and market conditions.

Prior to their healthcare experience, Taslin worked in the media industry. Taslin was a WDSU-TV News Anchor/Reporter at Hearst from August 2006 to December 2009, covering crime and post-Hurricane Katrina issues. Before that, they served as a KRIV-TV News Anchor/Reporter at Fox Broadcasting Company from August 2002 to August 2005, co-anchoring the noon show and reporting for the morning show franchise. Taslin began their career at Ramar Communications KJTV FOX 34 as a KJTV-TV News Anchor/Reporter from July 2000 to August 2002, co-anchoring and reporting on education and local news.

Overall, Taslin Alfonzo, APR has a strong background in media, communications, marketing, and community relations, with notable experience in leadership roles and public relations.

Taslin Alfonzo, APR holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Anthropology from Emory University. Taslin also earned a Masters degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. In addition to their formal education, Taslin obtained the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification from the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB) in June 2016.