Kenia B. Fallat
Miami,USA
Summary
With more than 23 years of service to the City of Miami Police Department, Kenia Fallat is a highly experienced communications and public affairs leader specializing in crisis communications, media relations, and government messaging. She dedicated 15 years to serving as a Public Information Officer (PIO) and served as Director of the City of Miami Office of Communications through January 2026, leading citywide communication strategies, public information initiatives, and multimedia operations. Fluent in English and Spanish, Kenia is adept at engaging diverse communities and delivering accurate, timely, and transparent information during routine operations, emergencies, and high-profile events.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Information Officer (PIO)
City of Miami Police Department
Miami, FL
01.2026 - Current
Director, Office of Communications
City of Miami
Miami, Florida
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Led the City of Miami’s Office of Communications, overseeing public messaging, media relations, digital platforms, and broadcast operations.
- Served as a senior advisor on communications strategy during emergencies, major city initiatives, and high-visibility public events.
- Coordinated cross-department messaging to ensure consistency, transparency, and public trust.
- Supervised multimedia content production and distribution across digital, broadcast, and social platforms.
Assistant Director of Communications
City of Miami
Miami, Florida
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in directing and executing the City of Miami’s internal and external communications strategies.
- Supported media relations efforts, social media management, and photographic and video production initiatives.
- Acted as the City’s spokesperson in the absence of, or when assigned by, the Director of Communications.
- Collaborated with city departments to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely public messaging across all platforms.
Public Information Officer (PIO)
City of Miami Police Department
Miami, Florida
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Acted as the primary liaison between the Police Department and local, national, and international media outlets.
- Managed crisis communications, scene management, and press briefings in both English and Spanish.
- Coordinated communications for national and international events and major incidents.
- Created and managed content for social media platforms to inform the public of major incidents, road closures, and community events.
- Instructed PIO courses at the police academy and conducted training seminars for local, out-of-state, and international law enforcement agencies.
Police Officer / Neighborhood Resource Officer / Undercover Officer
City of Miami Police Department
Miami, Florida
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Responded to emergency calls for service and conducted undercover operations targeting street narcotics and prostitution.
- Served as a Neighborhood Resource Officer, acting as a liaison between the police department and the community.
- Applied community-oriented policing strategies to improve quality of life and deter crime.
Education
Master’s Degree - Executive Management
St. Thomas University
Miami, Florida01.2026
State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification -
Miami-Dade College
Miami, Florida01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Florida International University
Miami, FloridaSkills
- Executive & Government Communications
- Crisis Communications & Emergency Management
- Media Relations (Local, National & International)
- Public Information Strategy
- Law Enforcement Communications
- Community Relations
- Press Conference Coordination
- Digital & Social Media Communications
- Public Speaking & Media Training
Affiliations
- Fraternal Order of Police
- Miami Police Hispanic Officers Association
- Miami Police Benevolent Association
- Miami Community Black Police Benevolent Association
- Florida Law Enforcement Public Information Officers Association (FLEPIO)
- Florida Association of Public Information Officers (FAPIO)
- National Association of Public Information Officers (NIOA)
- Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF)
- Do the Right Thing Program
- No-Nonsense Women of Strength
- The Latina Pro
Certification
- FEMA G-290 Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) Certification
- Basic PIO Course – Miami-Dade Police Department
- Certified Police Instructor
Committees And Major Events
- NBA
- Ultra Music Festival (2008–Present)
- Super Bowl (2007, 2010, 2020)
- Miami Police Chief Annual Gala (2018, 2019)
- Do the Right Thing Program (2008–Present)
- Kiwanis Calle Ocho Annual Street Festival
Honors And Recognition
- Community Service Officer of the Year (2014, 2017)
- Best Police PIO – Revista Carteles (2017)
- Woman of Distinction – Town of Miami Lakes (2019)
- Featured as Mujer Vanidades – Vanidades Magazine (10/10)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Public Information Officer (PIO)
City of Miami Police Department
01.2026 - Current
Director, Office of Communications
City of Miami
03.2023 - 01.2026
Assistant Director of Communications
City of Miami
12.2022 - 03.2023
Public Information Officer (PIO)
City of Miami Police Department
01.2008 - 01.2023
Police Officer / Neighborhood Resource Officer / Undercover Officer
City of Miami Police Department
01.2004 - 01.2008
Master’s Degree - Executive Management
St. Thomas University
State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification -
Miami-Dade College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Florida International University