PRSA Georgia April 2021 Chapter Chat: Yolanda Stephen, APR

The path to a long and impactful career in PR and communications looks a little different for everyone. For Yolanda Stephen, APR, her first foray into the industry came at a time when her future literally was up in the air. ” After I graduated college, I worked as a flight attendant for five years, […]

Let’s Talk: Peer Conversations! The weight of communicating hits different today. Let’s meet up (virtually) after work and talk about it. Being a trusted communications counselor today is not without its opportunities or challenges. What does our organization have to say? How do we address our employees? What crisis is next? Connecting with your community […]

I officially began my APR journey in the spring of 2019, but accreditation had been on my mind for a while. I had been encouraged to pursue the APR by a former supervisor more than 10 years ago, but busyness, life circumstances and a bit of procrastination kept me from focusing on it. But, this […]

It’s Women’s History Month, and PRSA Georgia salutes all of the incredible women communicators who are either firsts and/or have used their talents and viewpoints to create new experiences, ideas, and positively enhance the perception of women in various industries, enabling all of us to see the world in new and different ways. Here are […]

Black History is American History, and that is why we will celebrate and elevate the contributions of African Americans throughout the year, not just during February, Black History Month. The newly formed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee aims to increase the awareness of diverse and underrepresented industry-related experts and contributors from all backgrounds while […]

Kent Kimes is the recipient of the January 2020 Chapter Champion Award for his dedicated volunteer work with PRSA Georgia. He wrote the script for the 2018 and 2019 Awards Celebration, and served as the off-stage announcer for both of these events, and he also served alongside Chapter member Alison Tyrer as 2019 co-chair of the […]

Silver Anvils recognize the highest standards of performance in public relations and communications programs or campaigns. This year, there are 19 different Silver Anvil categories, along with numerous subcategories, in which you can submit your work. New additions for 2021 are: Most Effective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Campaign, divided into the subcategories of Associations, […]

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 We are living during some of the most consequential times in our nation’s history with the rise and amplification of voices within hate groups rooted in white supremacy. While […]

A Message from 2021 Chapter President Karen Cole Hi, friends! Did you cheer a little harder on New Year’s Eve? Me too. Listen, the trauma of 2020 is heavy and real, but we’re still here. Let’s celebrate that. As a proud 17-year PRSA Georgia member, I’m humbled and honored to be your next Chapter president! […]

Across 2020, 12 graduates participated in PRSA Georgia’s inaugural Collegiate Cohort Mentorship Program, a partnership between the Mentorship and College Relations Committees to provide support and development opportunities during the transition from full-time student to intern, employee or job seeker. The recent graduates joined six virtual discussions with local industry leaders, offering them an introduction […]