Committees
PRSA committees support the local chapter in many ways, such as coordinating events, awarding scholarships, supporting member communications, and connecting professionals with one another.
Being active on committees not only helps to support the local chapter, but is also an excellent opportunity for networking within the local public relations community.
Accreditation Committee
Chairs: Jan Gusich and Barbara Hatala
Helps to monitor the local process for professional interested in pursuing their Accreditation in Public Relations (APR).
Business & the Media
Chair: Amy McGahan
Helps develop programs designed to educate PR professionals on the business-oriented media.
Cleveland Rocks Awards Committee
Chair: Lisa Foster and Kelly McGlumphy
Supports PRSA Cleveland’s annual awards program. For more information, see the awards page.
Hill, Lightouse and Young Awards Committee
Chair: Montrie Rucker Adams
Supports the local chapter’s three signature awards. For more information, see the awards page.
Meet the Media
Chair: Jeannie Chapman
Develops programs that help to introduce and build relationships between media and PR professionals.
Masters Committee
Chair: Linda Dukes-Campbell
Supports programming for those members of the local chapter with extensive credentials and experience.
Multicultural Committee
Chair: Kelly Banks
Develops multicultural programs within the chapter, encourages multiculturalism within the local PR community, as well as a multicultural perspective for local members.
Publicity, Website and Communications committees
Chair: David Adams
Develops communications and publicity to help communicate with local members and to help publicize the chapter’s efforts and benefits.
Recruitment Committee
Chair: Anthony Santana
Develops programs designed to recruit and retain local chapter members.
Non-Profit Development Committee
Chairs: Liz Fowler and Kim Merryman
Supports the professional development of the chapter’s non-profit members.
Sponsorships Committee
Chairs: Janet Cannata and Allen Pfenninger
Solicits support for the chapter’s programs through the development of contributions from agencies, corporations and private individuals.
Student Day Committee
Chairs: Allison Peltz and Christina Klenotic
Supports the chapter’s annual Student Day activities.
Young PRos
Chairs: Ashley Mead and Kira Hennessey
Encourage activities and provides networking opportunities for chapter members with seven or year’s less experience.
