During this year’s PRSSA Leadership Assembly in Scottsdale, Ariz., attendees participated in the Leadership Training Session, “Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health.” It was conducted by Doreen Marshall, Ph.D., vice president of mission engagement of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This was an excellent opportunity to raise awareness on such an important topic as mental health. Dr. Marshall […]
In the 21st century, we are witnessing the collapse of global communication barriers. One such example of this is an international student from Egypt, endeavoring to comprehend the vast and complex media landscape of the U.S. and its nuanced public relations industry. Our protagonist in this tale is Dina Saad, a resolute and driven woman from Mansoura, Egypt. She starts […]
I joined PRSSA as a freshman in 2021. During that year, I had the opportunity to serve as my Chapter’s events committee coordinator. I remember attending the webinars and in-person events we planned and feeling beyond inspired by the professionals that spoke there. I admired these leaders’ kindness, proactivity and confidence. If I worked hard and followed my passions, I […]
Go Vote! We’ve all heard and seen that saying before, whether it is in the news or on a poster in the grocery store. In the past few years, we have probably seen it most on our Instagram and Twitter feeds. Voting initiatives have become an incredibly popular campaign. Most of these organizations use social media as their number one […]
The PRSSA 2023 Leadership Assembly provided students with the chance to enhance their skills as Chapter and industry leaders, while also addressing crucial topics such as mental health, DEI, and the skills required to navigate uncertain times. One aspect of the PRSSA Leadership Assembly that particularly resonated with me was the Chapter discussions. These sessions offered an invaluable opportunity for […]
ABOUT THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT What is your role? The role of the National President is not only to support the nine other National Committee members and communicate with PRSA Headquarters, but it is also to serve as the person who leads the Society into the following year. When serving in this leadership position, you are looking for ways to ensure […]
During this year’s PRSSA Leadership Assembly in Scottsdale, Arizona, attendees participated in the Leadership Training Session, “Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health,” conducted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Vice President of Mission Engagement Doreen Marshall, Ph.D. This was an excellent opportunity to raise awareness on such an important topic that communication professionals have to be aware of. Ms. […]
It took ChatGPT two entire minutes to write a two-page paper on AI’s effects on public relations. In comparison, it took me two hours to research, an hour to conduct an interview and another two hours to actually write up this same topic. While the artificial intelligence version lacked my personal charm and “human touch,” the capabilities and rapid growth […]
In February 2020, I was a thriving high school senior about to go to my first prom and start studying for my Advanced Placement exams. I maintained a 4.0 GPA while lettering in three sports and being a co-editor of the yearbook, and I could still be in bed by 11 p.m. When I heard we might get a few […]
The FINN Partners Program for PR and Diversity focuses on educating and training both new and existing employees on the significance of diversity and inclusion while providing guidance on how to effectively implement these principles in their work. The program aims to actively engage with the broader PR industry by sharing best practices, stories, and thought leadership, inspiring others to […]
