NAGC's Webinar Wednesdays will recharge your batteries and give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, and useful solutions to the unique problems we face as government communicators.

Presentations are held the third Wednesday of each month. Members participate for free. Non-members pay a $49 fee, applicable to a year’s membership within two weeks of the event. Have to miss a webinar? Not to worry. Presentations are recorded and available a couple weeks after the live session in the NAGC Members Area.

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Webinar Presenter Opportunity! 

Are you an expert in a hot topic? Got tips and tricks communicators can use in our day-to-day work? Know someone who would make a fantastic presenter? Let us know!

Complete the Webinar Presenter Interest Form online. 

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November 12: The Science of Asking: AI Prompt Engineering for Communicators

AI is changing how government communicators approach content creation, messaging, and time management. But knowing where to start—and how to use these tools responsibly—can feel overwhelming. This focused one-hour virtual session will equip public information officers, social media managers, communications directors, and other local government professionals with the foundational skill they need most: how to write effective prompts. You’ll learn how to turn a simple idea into a well-crafted prompt that helps AI platforms like ChatGPT, Copilot and Claude to produce useful, accurate, and on-brand results.

Meet Your Speaker: Sabrina Merritt, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of October Social Media

Sabrina Merritt is the Founder and CEO of October Social Media (OSM), a digital communications agency specializing in social media strategy, governance, content creation, training, and staffing for government and regulated industries. She is widely recognized for her ability to blend creativity with compliance—developing future-ready digital programs that are accessible, strategic, and aligned with regulatory frameworks.

Under her leadership, OSM has become a trusted partner to agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, including the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, Indiana Department of Health, Georgia Department of Transportation, City of Atlanta, and the Consulate General of Canada. The agency is known for translating complex, policy-driven topics into clear, engaging digital content that drives public understanding and trust.

Sabrina is a nationally sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator on digital strategy, entrepreneurship, and public-sector communications. Her insights have been featured by NPR and Black Enterprise, and she has spoken at major conferences including Government Social Media (GSMCON), 3CMA, SXSW, TAMIO, Texas Association of Counties, the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Communications School, and Blacks in Government (BIG), among others.

 

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December 17: From Strife to Synergy: How Conflict Can Strengthen Connection

Conflict is a part of every relationship—whether at work or at home—but it doesn’t have to derail collaboration or connection. In this workshop, participants will learn how to turn moments of tension into opportunities for stronger trust, deeper understanding, and lasting resilience.

Through practical tools like active listening, empathy, and reframing vulnerability, I’ll demonstrate how to move beyond the discomfort of disagreement to create healthier communication and more meaningful connections. Whether you’re navigating challenges with colleagues, family members, or a romantic partner, this workshop will equip you to transform conflict into a bridge, not a barrier, and build more unified, connected relationships that enhance both performance and well-being. 

Meet Your Speaker: Dana Che Williams, Thrive Relationships, LLC

Dana Che is a relationship expert, authentic, relatable podcaster, and keynote speaker who encourages, empowers, and equips people to step up more confidently and courageously in their lives and relationships. She is the founder of Dana Che Legacy Co. and hosts the Rebuilding US podcast.  

Known for her humor, grace, and candid speaking style, Dana helps corporations, ministries, teams, and individuals tackle communication challenges, implement healthy boundaries, develop structured rhythms for emotional well-being, and overcome disconnection in their relationships.

She holds a B.A. in communication from Regent University and lives with Shaun, her husband of twenty-six years, and the youngest of their four fabulous children in Virginia Beach, VA.

 

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