Episodes
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
The Heart of BEDI: Conversations on Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Join Ro Lane, the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, and Uyen Ngo, the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI), as they talk about the why behind BEDI. In this episode, Ro and Uyen talk about why belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion are so important—as students and future professionals—and how we can promote and build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and equity in the PR workforce. If you want to know more about BEDI, how to get involved with PRSSA National BEDI initiatives, or how you can be a champion for the future, this episode will be perfect for you.
To learn more about PRSSA’s initiatives for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inlclusion:
Diversity & Inclusion | Equity in Public Relations | PRSSA | PRSA
To connect with Uyen, Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI) ‘24-25:
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Join Alicia Caracciolo, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Events and Fundraising, and Kelly Davis, APR, Fellow PRSA, the University of South Carolina PRSSA Chapter Faculty Adviser, while they discuss the lessons learned from hosting multiple District Conferences. In this episode, Alicia and Kelly talk about the experience students gain from learning how to host these events, the creativity you can bring to a District Conference, and some of the processes to get there. If you or your Chapter are interested in hosting a District Conference, this is the episode for you!
Additional Information:
To learn more about District Conferences:
District Conferences | Network With Local PR Pros | PRSSA | PRSA
To apply to host a Spring 2025 District Conference:
PRSSA Spring 2025 District Conference — Hosting Application
To connect with Alicia, Vice President of Events and Fundraising ‘24-25:
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
ICON Unveiled with Leslie Mendez
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Join Ro Lane, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, and Leslie Mendez, the PRSSA ICON 2024 Conference Coordinator, in a conversation about all things ICON! In this episode, Ro and Leslie talk about Leslie’s experience coming into coordinating ICON, exciting details about the conference and the area, and more!
Additional Information:
To learn more about ICON:
For all your ICON fundraising needs and interests:
FUNdraising Playbook and Sponsorship Guide
To connect with Leslie and her Chapter:
California State Fullerton PRSSA | Instagram
To connect with PRSSA National:
To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
PR, Pride and Progress: Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair, on His Journey
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Teo Landoni, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Uyen Ngo, the 2024-2025 National PRSSA Vice President for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, interview Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair. In this episode, Joseph talks about his journey as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as a public relations professional.
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Student Stories: High School Initiative at IMC Connect
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Ava Kendrena, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President of Member Services interviews two students from the University of Mississippi. They discuss their PRSSA District Conference - IMC Connect, focusing on their high school outreach initiative and its importance.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
PR with the Pros - Dianne Danowski Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Dianne Danowski Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, PRSSA National Vice President of Brand Engagement. Danowski Smith shares her professional journey leading to owning a PR agency - Publix Northwest and provides insight into how PRSA membership impacted her life and career.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Chapter Best Practices with Pacesetter Award Winners
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Oakley Weddle, PRSSA national vice president of chapter development, interviews three winners of the Pacesetter Award that recognizes a Chapter's success in the areas of membership, national participation and Chapter development. The three guests from Marist University, Kennesaw University and Ohio State University share their tips and strategies of developing their chapters and keeping their Members engaged.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
PR with the Pros - Dr. Maria Elles Scott
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Dr. Maria Elles Scott, PR professional and educator is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Dr. Scott shares her career journey and insights of working in sports and entertainment PR, as well as advice for students hoping to pursue careers in those industries.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
PR with the Pros - Paula Phelan
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Paula Phelan, COO at Intelligent Relations, an innovative AI-enhanced PR company, is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Phelan shares her insight about new technologies, the use of AI and its impact on the future of the PR field.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The ICON Experience: Why It Matters and How To Make It Happen
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Oakley Weddle, the 2023–2024 vice president of Chapter development and 2023 ICON Conference coordinator, talks about ICON with Milagros Orcoyen, the 2023–2024 vice president of events and fundraising. They discuss the Conference agenda, personal insights and tips. Milagros also shares best fundraising practices and examples to help Chapters get their students to ICON!