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…
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Event Recap: The Inaugural PR Paid Forward

On Friday, January 6, the Orlando Regional Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Orlando) and the Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA Orlando Area Chapter) hosted the inaugural PR Paid Forward…
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Member Spotlight: Veronica Figueroa

Name: Veronica Figueroa Current position: Communications Manager at the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico Alma mater/degree: University of Central Florida; Interdisciplinary Studies First…
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PRSA Orlando 2022 Chapter Recognition Awards Gala & Annual Meeting Recap

By: Laura Lord-Blackwell, APR Early this month, we held our second annual Chapter Recognition Awards Gala & Annual Meeting. We were glad to have Carolyn Fennell, Senior Director of Public Affairs and Community Relations for the Greater…
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A Letter from the President | December 2022

From the President's Desk A message from Wendy J. Roundtree, APR It’s hard to believe we are just two weeks away from the new year. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be hard to take a moment to reflect, but oh what…
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PRSA ICON 2022 Recap 

By: Katarina Dos Santos PRSA hosted its annual international conference, ICON 2022 in Dallas, Tex. from Nov. 11-14. The common theme across keynote speakers and breakout sessions was the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…
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Introducing: Sunshine District PRSSA to PRSA Membership Scholarship Program

Thanks to the new PRSA Sunshine District PRSSA to PRSA Membership Scholarship program, the PRSA Greater Orlando chapter gained three new members! The program awards scholarships to cover membership dues to students. Let’s get to know two of…