PORT CANAVERAL, FL - January 21, 2010 - The Canaveral Port Authority is proud to announce the promotion of Rosalind Harvey to Senior Director of Communications and Community Affairs.

"Rosalind's leadership, determination, and professionalism have been instrumental in helping our organization to progress to the next level in the community and in the maritime industry," says J. Stanley "Stan" Payne, CEO, Port Canaveral. "She brings innovation and passion in all her efforts to enhance and advance Port Canaveral."

Harvey joined the Canaveral Port Authority 10 years ago as an Assistant Director of Public Relations. In 2004, she was promoted to Director of Communications. In her new expanded position, she becomes a part of the senior management committee.

Harvey is a former print and broadcast journalist with a master's degree from Northwestern University and a bachelor's degree in Communications from North Carolina A&T State University. She serves on the Public Relations Committee of the American Association of Port Authorities and is a past president of the Space Coast chapter of Florida Public Relations Association.