Colleen Ambrose

Regional Program Finance Manager

Colleen Ambrose was born and raised in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago. After earning a B.S. in Management from Indiana University, Colleen began her career as an administrative professional. With a heart for assisting others, she thrived as a Legal Assistant at a Personal Injury Firm, providing exceptional support to clients during their most vulnerable times. Driven by a passion for numbers and a desire to make a broader impact, Colleen took on a new adventure in 2023, joining PRA as the Regional Program Finance Manager overseeing the Midwest and Southeast regions. In this role, she continues to channel her dedication to helping others while leveraging her financial knowledge. Beyond her financial acumen and professional pursuits, Colleen finds joy in challenging herself through various physical activities. When she's not immersed in creating spreadsheets, you might find her perfecting her golf swing or passionately cheering on the Chicago Cubs!

Chelsea Yurisic

Managing Director

Chelsea Yurisic graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. She spent the next five years working in food and beverage in the Private Club industry in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She most recently moved to Orlando to join the PRA team and is excited to share her love of Orlando with others. She has a creative mind and passion for the industry. Chelsea loves to travel, stay active, and visit the happiest place on earth! Contact: Chelsea.Yurisic@PRA.com

Brittany Danna

Experience Designer II

Brittany is a 5th generation Florida native with a background in events. After graduating with a degree in Event Management from the University of Central Florida, she made it a point to work for companies in many aspects of the event industry in order to find the best fit and although each area has a special place in her heart, creative design in corporate experiences is her true passion. Always on the lookout for the latest trends and unique ideas, Brittany enjoys attending local festivals and art shows. She believes that the most memorable events are those that incorporate personalized touches and innovative designs. Whether it’s a large-scale corporate gathering or an intimate event, Brittany’s commitment to excellence and creativity shines through in every project she undertakes. In her free time (what is that, again?), you can find her snuggling with her best friend (her sweet puppy, Reagan), binging true crime documentaries, or spending time with family and friends.

Lia Brockmeier

Experience Designer

As a native Floridian, Lia firmly believes that Florida is the best destination for corporate celebration! She has a wide range of event experience in the Sunshine State including planning and coordinating conventions, conferences, fundraising galas, municipal events, and social functions. In her spare time, Lia loves to spend time outdoors soaking up all the fun environments Florida has to offer with her pup, Cali. With her keen attention to detail, can-do attitude, passion for all things logistics, and expansive industry knowledge, Lia is eager to make your next program the best yet!

April Pranske

Regional Director of Sales

With midwestern hospitality in her blood, April moved to Orlando to work for The Mouse after earning a Tourism and Event Management degree from Indiana University.  She has designed experiences for corporate clients on annual conferences throughout Florida as well as domestic and international incentive trips.  You can usually find her enjoying live music on the weekend with a “work hard, play hard” attitude.  April looks forward to finding a solution that meets your business event needs the next time sunny Florida is your destination.

Contact: April.Pranske@PRA.com

Ashli Hawthorne

Associate Director of Experience Designer

Ashli is a native Floridian from Central Florida. She attended UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management and graduated with a B.S. in Hospitality Management with a focus on events. Ashli has held various roles within the hospitality industry including: event management, catering sales, group sales, and wedding planning. She knows that the key to creating unique and one-of-a-kind experiences is true collaboration and partnership. Driven by a passion for building client relationships, Ashli cherishes opportunities to draw from her diverse background in Corporate and Social markets to exceed client expectations. Ashli values being part of the planning and design process and loves to work with clients to bring their event ideas and inspirations to reality. She has a vast knowledge of the region and numerous industry connections to support clients in their corporate event ventures. Ashli feels she has found her true home in the DMC world with PRA; aligning her passion, skills and experience into a dream career to deliver unforgettable events. In her free time she loves spending time with her husband and children, exploring local attractions, and enjoying our beautiful beaches.

Emerald Proulx

Associate Director of Events

Emerald joins the PRA Orlando team as a seasoned event operations leader with a background in off-premise catering and luxury private global aviation. With a strong commitment to create unique and unexpected experiences for her clients, she thrives under the pressure of exceeding tight deadlines and challenging logistics to untangle. Her resourceful, analytical, and resilient problem-solving skills combined with her calm and reassuring demeanor allow her to build strong relationships with her clients and operate their programs with full confidence! When Emerald is unwinding after a successful program, she’s finding moments to recharge during a sweaty hot power yoga class or knocking out burpees and pull ups at CrossFit. She also loves to travel and explore new cities by living like a local and finding the best off the beaten path restaurants coffee shops, and shopping. Contact: Emerald.Proulx@PRA.com

Caitlin Craig

Event Producer

Before Caitlin fell in love with central Florida over eight years ago, she was born and raised in northern New Jersey. Caitlin earned her Masters Degree in Business Administration/Hospitality from Johnson & Wales University and her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University. She first began her career in events in New York City working New York Fashion Week. She moved to Orlando to work for Disney and has since gained valuable experience from multiple companies in a variety of events from weddings to corporate groups. In her free time, Caitlin loves to explore all the beautiful places central Florida has to offer including kayaking at the many springs, relaxing at the beach and trying new restaurants. Caitlin is excited to enter the DMC world and work at PRA as an Event Producer. She is ready to use her creative and detail-oriented mind as well as her passion for events to make sure your company has the best program!