May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Month: Joan is Okay

By: Jen Atwell, PRSA Orlando – DEI Committee About the book: Joan is a thirtysomething ICU doctor at a busy New York City hospital. The daughter of Chinese parents who came to the United States to secure the American dream for their children,…

April is Deaf History Month: True Biz

By: Manny Solis-Bauza, PRSA Orlando - DEI Committee About the book: True biz (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to…
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Member Spotlight: Nicolette B. Sewell

Hometown: Pine Hills, Florida Alma mater/degree: University of Central Florida (2018) – B.A. in Communication & Conflict Resolution First PR Job: Communications Specialist at he Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida What…
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Member Spotlight: Tyrone Law

Current position: Senior Public Relations Specialist at Zillow Hometown: Winter Park, Florida Alma mater/degree: Florida A & M University; Interdisciplinary Studies (focus in communications and design) First PR Job: Communications…
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March is Women’s History Month: Daisy Jones and The Six

By: Jen Atwell About the book: Everyone knows DAISY JONES & THE SIX, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity ... until now. Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties,…
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Recap: Enhancing DEI Efforts in Today’s Climate

By Manuel Solis-Bauza, DEI Committee  Introduction: This Black History Month, PRSA Orlando was honored to have Tekoa Pouerie, Certified Implicit/Explicit Trainer, talk to our members about what it means to understand Diversity, Equity,…

February is Black History Month: The Black Friend

As PRSA Orlando continues work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, one of our newest initiatives is the PRSA Orlando Book of the Month!  In celebration of Black History Month, we chose The Black Friend by best-selling author Frederick Joseph.…

‘Black History is American History’: PRSA Orlando Members Reflect on Black History Month, Share Their Advice for DEI 

By: Jazmyn Reed From learning how to embrace your DEI spidey-senses to tips on influencing narratives via visual communications, hear from several of our Black members on why Black History Month is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the…
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Member Spotlight: Chelsea Eagle

Name: Chelsea Eagle Current position: Senior Manager, Communications at Walt Disney World Public Affairs Hometown: I grew up in a military family, so I’m “from” all over! Alma mater/degree: Florida State University – Bachelor…
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A Letter from the President | January 2023

From the President's Desk A message from Laura Lord-Blackwell, APR Hello 2023 and PRSA Orlando, Happy New Year! I am honored to serve as your 2023 PRSA Orlando Chapter president alongside a talented board of directors that are dedicated…