FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2000
Contacts:
Dianne R. Nielson, Executive Director, 801.536.4402
Laura Vernon, Public Information Officer, 801.536.4484
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced today the appointment of Laura Vernon as its new Public Information Officer. Vernon will coordinate media and public relations for the Department as well as write newsletters, brochures and other publications. She will also assist in developing content on the Department's web site.
"We are delighted Laura has joined us to help us meet our public information needs," said Dianne Nielson, DEQ Executive Director. "She is an exceptional public relations professional and writer and will be a real asset to DEQ and all those who work with us."
Before joining DEQ, Vernon worked as a public information specialist for the Utah State Office of Education. She began her career as an editor for the Newspaper Agency Corporation before making a transition to public relations. She is a published writer in both newspapers and magazines.
Vernon has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in professional communication from Westminster College.