Media Contacts
Feel free to contact any member of ACVB’s public relations team with your media request.
Heather Kirksey
Vice President,
Public Relations, Corporate Events and Membership
Local media, business and hospitality-related inquiries
Do you know where you were Oct. 30, 1995?
Heather does. She skipped school to watch her beloved Atlanta Braves celebrate a World Championship with a parade down Peachtree Street. (Don’t worry. Her parents knew.)
Heather’s passion for sports led to a career in sports broadcasting which relocated her to markets throughout the Southeast. After following Brett Favre many summers to ask if he was really retiring this time, getting bulldozed on the sidelines of high school and college football games and covering the second-to-last College World Series at Rosenblatt Stadium, Heather moved back to her hometown of Atlanta to start a new chapter of work in PR and communications.
Maggie McDaniel
Director, Public Relations
Convention trade media
Maggie is a passionate PR professional and Atlanta enthusiast. With nearly a decade of experience, she’s worked on exciting projects like the Atlanta Jazz Festival and various community improvement initiatives, such as HUB404, which is planned to cap GA-400. From curating unforgettable events to crafting compelling stories, she loves bringing ideas to life.
When she’s not immersed in the world of PR, you can find Maggie exploring Atlanta’s vibrant neighborhoods, discovering hidden gems, or trying the latest restaurant. Need a recommendation for a trendy restaurant or a unique date night idea? She’s your go-to expert.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Maggie is committed to giving back to the community. As the Secretary of PRSA Georgia’s 2025 Board of Directors, she actively contributes to the advancement of the PR industry. She’s also an engaged member of the Junior League of Atlanta and a dedicated volunteer at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Atlanta.
Logan Doctson
Assistant Manager,
Public Relations
Domestic media
Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, Logan moved to Atlanta to experience all the perks that a big city has to offer. As Logan’s love for Atlanta continued to grow, she quickly realized a career in hospitality was the perfect fit for her.
In Logan’s free time, you can find her exploring Atlanta Beltline with friends, trying new macaroni and cheese recipes and FaceTiming her family’s dog, a Chihuahua named Tucker Owen. (Yes, her dog has a double name.)
Samantha Joiner
Coordinator,
Public Relations
International media
Growing up in a small town in southeast Georgia, Samantha always dreamt of moving to Atlanta and experiencing life in the city. She accomplished this goal following her college graduation and began a new chapter interning at Georgia World Congress Center Authority. Following her internship, she joined ACVB, strengthening her career in the hospitality industry.
During her free time, Samantha enjoys exploring the different neighborhoods in the city, trying new hobbies and cheering on her favorite team, the Georgia Bulldogs.
Go Dawgs!
