Conferencing 101 – How to Prep for a Conference

Conferencing 101 – How to Prep for a Conference

Attending a conference can be intimidating. Preparation is key to making the most of it (I learned this the hard way). From packing to networking, this article has you covered. Follow these tips and you’ll be a conference pro in no time.  Planning & Prep Three keys: The Importance of Planning Planning is not just a step; it’s the key […]

How to Engage with Your Professional Adviser / Cómo interactuar con tu Asesor Profesional

How to Engage with Your Professional Adviser / Cómo interactuar con tu Asesor Profesional

We know that one of the most important membership benefits for PRSSA members is the opportunity to connect with professionals in the field.  Sometimes, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to securing speakers, finding mentors or needing help with your Chapter. Did you know that each PRSSA Chapter is required to have a Professional […]

Why the Champions for PRSSA Are An Invaluable Resource / Por qué los Champions for PRSSA son un recurso invaluable

Why the Champions for PRSSA Are An Invaluable Resource / Por qué los Champions for PRSSA son un recurso invaluable

At ICON 2024, I had the pleasure of recording a podcast with a great role model of mine, Gina Laughlin. Gina is the Vice President of Global Communications at Delta Air Lines and serves as a Co-chair for Champions for PRSSA. Her leadership, poise and passion for mentorship shines through in everything she does. You can listen to the first […]

The Mystical World of LinkedIn / El mundo místico de LinkedIn

The Mystical World of LinkedIn / El mundo místico de LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a very valuable platform for students. It offers networking opportunities, the ability to build a personal brand, aiding in the job search and so much more! It may seem like a platform that is made for established professionals, but there is so much to gain from utilizing LinkedIn as a student. Even though it might seem daunting, as […]

Fostering Inclusivity: How PRSSA Chapters and Cross-Organization Collaboration Can Support Hispanic Students

Fostering Inclusivity: How PRSSA Chapters and Cross-Organization Collaboration Can Support Hispanic Students

Everyone goes through a time in their life where they feel like the odd one out. Growing up in rural Ohio, I felt disconnected from Latino and Mexican culture simply because there was almost no one like me. When I was at home, I would see my mom and my grandpa whose Latino heritage was evident through both their appearance […]

My Experience Interning at a PR Agency–The Bliss Group

My Experience Interning at a PR Agency–The Bliss Group

There’s a First Time for Everything This summer I had my first internship with The Bliss Group because I was awarded the Bliss-Baker fellowship through PRSSA. So, before I start a big thank you to PRSSA for giving me this opportunity. As excited as I was, the imposter syndrome kicked in pretty quickly afterward. This was my first internship, I […]

Expanding Chapter Horizons with District Conferences

Expanding Chapter Horizons with District Conferences

When you hear PRSSA, what is your first thought? Is it a communications organization on your campus or an international society of students who want to learn and grow together? During my freshman year, I thought PRSSA was a small club, but now I know it is so much more. The thing that changed my perspective? District Conferences. District Conferences […]

Inspiring the Future Generations of PR to Become More Diverse and Inclusive

Inspiring the Future Generations of PR to Become More Diverse and Inclusive

Written for BIPOC Mental Health Month My journey in public relations started when a friend, ​​a ​fellow ​student at historically black college Florida A&M University, informed me about a major that combines journalism with marketing. At school, I was surrounded by incredibly talented, high-achieving peers, the majority of whom were African American. It was truly inspiring to witness ​my peers’ […]