During my senior year at the University of Washington (UW), questions about what came next constantly swirled in my mind. Unsure of what I wanted to do in communications — but knowing what I didn’t want — I found PRSSA at one of my most uncertain moments. In January 2025, I felt lost and insecure. With mounting fears about the […]
This is the story of Philip Tate, a man who kept pushing forward until he found exactly what he was meant to do.
Emily Ladau works as a communications expert, author and disability rights activist who strives to promote accessibility through her storytelling efforts. She established her career through disability advocacy work while using her communications skills to support people with Larsen syndrome. She has written Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be An Ally, and has worked […]
Name Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC Position Chief Communications Officer at Lee County Clerk & Comptroller PRSA Role Immediate Past Chair What inspired you to get involved with PRSA, and how has your journey with the organization evolved over time? My journey with PRSA began more than 22 years ago, right after college—but it really started even earlier, as a proud […]
Nombre Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC Cargo Director de Comunicaciones del Clerk & Comptroller del Condado de Lee Rol en PRSA Chair Anterior Inmediato ¿Qué te inspiró a involucrarte con PRSA y cómo ha evolucionado tu recorrido con la organización a lo largo del tiempo? Mi recorrido con PRSA comenzó hace más de 22 años, justo después de terminar la universidad, […]
Name Heide Harrell, MA, APR Position Director of Communications at Central Arkansas Water PRSA Role Chair-elect What inspired you to get involved with PRSA, and how has your journey with the organization evolved over time? My journey with PRSA began in college through PRSSA, where I first discovered my passion for strategic communications and professional development. Since 2006, I’ve had […]
Nombre Heide Harrell, M.A., APR Posición Directora de Comunicaciones en Central Arkansas Water Rol en PRSA Chair-elect ¿Qué te inspiró a involucrarte con PRSA y cómo ha evolucionado tu trayectoria con la organización a lo largo del tiempo? Mi trayectoria con PRSA comenzó en la universidad a través de PRSSA, donde descubrí por primera vez mi pasión por la comunicación […]
Name: Ray Day, APR Position: Vice Chair at Stafwell and Executive Chair at Allison Worldwide PRSA Role: 2025 Chair of PRSA What inspired you to get involved with PRSA, and how has your journey with the organization evolved over time? Soon after I joined IBM in 2017, Brandi Boatner visited me. She introduced herself, told me what she did for […]
Nombre: Ray Day, APR Cargo: Vice Chair en Stagwell y Executive Chair en Allison Worldwide Rol en PRSA: Chair de PRSA 2025 ¿Qua te inspiró a involucrarte en PRSA y cómo ha evolucionado tu trayectoria dentro de la organización? Poco después de unirme a IBM en 2017, Brandi Boatner me visitó. Se presentó, me contó sobre su trabajo en IBM […]
