Alix Frank, Shannon Maccrae, Sara Hilleary, Kenny Short, Kylee Kracht, Sarah Reyes, Rebecca Cooney
2012-2013 Officers
PRSSA Chapter President: Alexandria Frank
Vice President of PR/Marketing: Kenny Short
Vice President of Finance and Membership: Sara Hilleary
Internship and Recruitment Chair: Kylee Kracht
Director of Communications: Shannon Macrae
Special Events and Fundraising Chair: Sarah Reyes
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Faculty Advisor: Rebecca L. Cooney, MSC: Clinical Assistant Professor, Murrow College with focus on digital media and strategic communications
Professional Advisor: Matt Gibson, General Manager, Spokane Arena at Spokane Public Facilities District
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Chapters
- The PRSSA society is made up of more than 300 chapters across the United States and one in Argentina. Each Chapter has its own officers; a faculty advisor who is a member of PRSA; a professional advisor who is a PRSA member with at least five years of public relations experience; Chapter members; and a sponsoring PRSA Chapter (in our case it is the Spokane PRSA professional chapter).
PRSA National
- PRSSA national started in 1968 with a goal of fostering mutually advantageous relationships between students and professional public relations practitioners. The student society of more than 10,000 members actively promotes:
- Understanding of current theories and procedures of the profession
- Appreciation of the highest ethical ideals and principles
- Awareness of an appropriate professional attitude
- Appreciation of associate and eventually accredited membership in PRSA
Lead the future of professional communications
Be at the center of a vibrant community of students with tons of professional connections who all have the same goal of entering the fields of public relations, marketing and communications.
- Enhance your knowledge in PR and gain access to professional development
- Network and make connections with PR professionals and leaders
- Build your resume through applied experience
- Engage in events, practical implementation with special projects and add to your portfolio
