From the President’s Desk A message from Wendy J. Roundtree, APR Though it is something we celebrate and honor year round, April is APR month! The Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential is our profession’s only national post-graduate certification program. Since it was established in 1964, thousands of PR and communications professionals have earned this designation. […]
By PRSA Orlando Assistant Treasurer Veronica Figueroa Last month, PRSA Orlando hosted its first in-person program since 2020. The program, “How Communicators Can Advance Equity With Storytelling,” brought together a dynamic panel of DEI leaders and educators in Central Florida to discuss how communicators can use storytelling, one of the most universal human experiences, to […]
Arguably one of the best perks of being a PRSA Orlando Chapter member is the opportunity to engage with and learn from other members across a vast array of industries. In addition to our monthly program, the Orlando Chapter also has member meetups on the first Friday of each month. In March, our meetup took […]
In honor of Women’s History Month and National Girl Scout Day, we asked Susan Ennis, APR, CPRC to share her insight about the value of being a PRSA Orlando Chapter member. How long have you been a member of PRSA Orlando? I joined PRSA in 2015, and have also served as a member of the […]
From the President’s Desk A message from Wendy J. Roundtree, APR Just a few short months ago, our board came together for our annual retreat and one of the first questions we tackled was “why should someone join PRSA Orlando?” And as you can imagine, when a room full of communicators come together, we have a […]
By Jaylen Christie It seems to be the age-old question in some circles — is the proper term Black or African American? When it comes to conversations about racial identity, using the correct terminology can be important and beneficial, particularly for public relations practitioners whose sole jobs are to communicate accurately and effectively. With it […]
From the President’s Desk A message from Wendy J. Roundtree, APR As I sat down to write this letter, I wasn’t sure where to start. A quote? A historical fact? A celebratory exclamation? Surely there’s more I can offer as you take the time to read our monthly newsletter. There is power in the words […]
Name: Wendy J. Roundtree, APR Title: Founder and Lead Strategist, Jarel Communications Why did you join PRSA? After moving back to Orlando, I joined PRSA to get connected to other professionals in the area. After a decade, I’ve stayed a member because PRSA excels in two key areas: 1) professional programming/resources and 2) a local, […]
PRSA Members on Ageism in the Public Relations Industry 2021 SPOTLIGHT: Ageism in the Workplace By: Doragnes Rivera Bradshaw, PRSA D&I Chair Based on positive member feedback, PRSA Orlando has been hosting an annual dinner and conversation focused on diversity and inclusion (D&I) topics since 2018. The event, known as Dinner, Diversity, and Dialogue, has […]
By: Veronica Figueroa Fernandez, PRSA Orlando Diversity & Inclusion Chair November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize Native Americans and to celebrate the rich culture, art, accomplishments and contributions of the first inhabitants of the United States. Thirty-one years ago, President of the United States George H.W. Bush declared the month of […]