PRSSA Podcasts

ICON Unveiled with Leslie Mendez

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:

PRSSA ICON 2024

 

For all your ICON fundraising needs and interests:

FUNdraising Playbook and Sponsorship Guide

 

To connect with Leslie and her Chapter: 

Leslie Mendez | LinkedIn

California State Fullerton PRSSA | Instagram

 

To connect with PRSSA National: 

Facebook

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Instagram

LinkedIn

 

 To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

vpbrandengagement@prsa.org

Ro Lane | LinkedIn

PR, Pride and Progress: Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair, on His Journey

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.

Student Stories: High School Initiative at IMC Connect

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.  

PR with the Pros - Dianne Danowski Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA

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. 

Chapter Best Practices with Pacesetter Award Winners

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. 

PR with the Pros - Dr. Maria Elles Scott

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.

PR with the Pros - Paula Phelan

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. 

The ICON Experience: Why It Matters and How To Make It Happen

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!

Student Stories: Organizing a District Conference

Milagros Orcoyen, 2023-2024 vice president of events and fundraising interviews two committee members from the PR eLevated District Conference team: Sarah Thaman from DePaul University and Ksymena Pawlowicz from Columbia College Chicago. They share their experience with co-hosting a district conference and everything that goes into it. If you're considering hosting a PRSSA District Conference, tune in for some insights and first-hand tips! 

PR with the Pros: George Huff

George Huff, CEO of Opal, an innovative MarTech platform, is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Huff shares his story of bringing Opal to life, his keys to success and some advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. 

If you'd like to give Opal a try, its team created a unique link to access the free trial: opal.show/prssa