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Accreditation CommitteeThis committee promotes APR as a mark of distinction for members and recruitment/HR professionals, motivates non-APR chapter members to prepare for the APR exam, coaches and mentors APR candidates, and assists chapter members in preparing for the accreditation (APR) exam and the readiness review.
| Director Kelli Harms, APR, Winnebago Industries, Inc. Accreditation Promotions/Marketing Chair Lisa Hiebert, BBB of MN and ND Accreditation Study Sessions and Readiness Review Chair Patty Hoffman, APR, Padilla Speer Beardsley |
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Business Community Outreach CommitteeThe Business Community Outreach Committee assists the chapter’s committees and board in promoting the role of public relations and PRSA in the Minnesota business community. | Director Jason Sprenger, APR, FICO Co-Chairs Sarah Graves, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Cynthia Hanson, Communications Consultant |
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Career Center CommitteeThe Career Center team assists professionals in finding new or different career opportunities. The team works to create a list of professional job listings valuable to the public relations professional. Career Center also works with employers who wish to list jobs to the MNPRSA.com site. Additionally, the team looks for internship and volunteer opportunities to include through the Career Center. The Career Center committee also works closely with other Minnesota PRSA committees to communicate and host events surrounding career opportunities. To volunteer for the Career Center Committee, please contact the board liaison. | Director Kelli Harms, APR, Winnebago Industries, Inc. Co-Chairs Susan Beatty, Bremer Financial Services Sarah Chapin-Cothran, The Sage Group, Inc. |
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Classics and Awards CommitteeThe Classics Committee recognizes Minnesota communications professionals for excellence in public relations through the annual PRSA Classics awards. The committee promotes interaction and learning among PRSA membership through judging opportunities, award entry preparation events, and the annual Classics awards banquet. Contact the board liaison to become part of this phenomenal team! | Director Pat Effenberger, APR, St. Paul Pioneer Press Co-Chair Angie Gassett, Weber Shandwick |
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Internal and External Communications CommitteeThe Communications Committee assures Minnesota PRSA members up-to-date information on all chapter initiatives, news and events. The committee is responsible for the content and distribution of the chapter’s three main communication vehicles and media relations related to chapter programming:
Click here to see past issues of PRSA Quarterly. | Director Melanie Boulay Becker, APR, Boulay Becker Communications Co-Chairs Alyssa Atkins, Accenture Kasey Skala, Great Clips Leads Media Relations Lead Laudan Sakizadeh, Padilla Speers Beardsley Social Media Lead Christian Betancourt Website Lead Becca Wright, Weber Shandwick Editors Link Editor Chelsea Fadden, Padilla Speer Beardsley |
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Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee serves as the primary point of contact for members and prospective members. The committee works to broaden the membership of Minnesota PRSA by reaching out to public relations professionals and recent public relations graduates who are currently not members of PRSA. The core focus areas include:
| Director Anna Lewicki Long, APR, MN Dept of Veteran Affairs Co-Chairs Laura Kaslow, Luther Seminary Sarah Stakston, APR, Weber Shandwick |
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Professional Development and Networking CommitteeThe Professional Development and Networking Committee develops rock-solid programming, skill development, and networking opportunities. This committee is dedicated to programming that helps professionals stay ahead of the latest trends, hear experts in related fields and prepares professionals for the future of our profession. The committee is responsible for the planning and successful execution of the following events:
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Director Linda Kohl, APR, Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Core Training/Friday Roundtables/Meet & Mingle Wednesdays Co-Chairs Jason Sprenger, APR, Xiotech Corporation Erica Dao, Mall of America Alphabet Bash Chair Heather Schwartz, APR, Weber Shandwick 2010 Professional Practices Conference Co-Chairs Joey Lomicky, Padilla Speer Beardsley Jolina Pettice, Top Rank Marketing |
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Student Relations CommitteeThe Student Relations Committee supports 11 Minnesota-affiliated Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapters. The committee helps students learn more about the profession and PRSA, as well as prepare for a career in public relations, by providing opportunities for students to interact with professionals and network with potential employers and gain experience in the field. Minnesota-affiliated Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapters:
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Director Leah Otto, MBC, APR, Leah Otto Consumer Insights Co-Chairs Stephanie Woodstrom, Padilla Speer Beardsley Chris Reese, Ameriprise Financial |
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