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# Viral Sensation ‘TikTok Tammy’ Among Speakers at PRSA MD Virtual Conference
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/viral-sensation-tiktok-tammy-among-speakers-at-prsa-md-virtual-conference/
- Published: 2020-09-21T21:24:52.000Z
- Updated: 2020-09-25T12:12:28.000Z
- Author: Jeffrey Davis
- Tags: PR, Communications, Maryland News, Social Media, #wp-top-right-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:50

**PRSA Maryland has assembled an impressive lineup of speakers for the chapter’s two-day annual conference set for Sept. 24 – 25,** including former CNN correspondent and crisis communications leader **Kathleen Koch** and **Jardena London**, an agile transformation consultant

“Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Drive to Action” will be led by **Shaunna Payne Gold**, Ed.D, associate provost for Diversity & Inclusion, Towson University; and **Nneka Logan**, Ph.D., associate professor, School of Communications, Virginia Tech University

One of the more high-profile speakers this year is **Tammy Ortery**, a Virginia woman [whose dance moves have gone viral](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znxuABWX-qs&ref=capitolcommunicator.com) thanks to shares from celebrities such as **Janet Jackson**.

**Miley Cyrus** and boyfriend **Cody Simpson** are among the millions of people who have discovered Ortery. The pop couple used their TikTok account to recreate Ortery’s choreography to C+C Music Factory’s 1990 hit “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” and then racked up over 9 million views in 24 hours.

In recent weeks, TikTok Tammy has appeared on Good Morning America, The Steve Harvey Show and many other national outlets to share her feel-good story and lessons on how to leverage the addictive social media platform.

On Sept. 24 at noon Ortery will be interviewed simultaneously for the conference and the podcast [“Practically Social”](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practically-social/id1519020248?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) by **Charlie Birney** and co-host [**Jeffrey Davis**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdavispr/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com), who also serves as Capitol Communicator Baltimore regional editor.

Other speakers and topics include **Amy Tokos**, certified professional organizer & productivity consultant; **Mileah Kromer**, Ph.D., director, Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center, Goucher College, and principal, Federal Hill Research Group; and **Kirk Hazlett**, APR, PRSA APR Fellow; Ethics Committee chair, Global Listening Centre; adjunct professor, University of Tampa.

“Navigating the Next Normal” is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 24, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 25.

The fee is $50 for PRSA members and $60 for non-members. Registration information and additional details on all sessions can be found at [https://prsamd.org/event/prsa-maryland-virtual-conference-navigating-the-next-normal/](https://prsamd.org/event/prsa-maryland-virtual-conference-navigating-the-next-normal/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com).