Philadelphia PRSA Announces 2008 Board of Directors
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 30, 2008 –The Philadelphia chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has named its 2008 Board of Directors. The board includes some of the region’s most accomplished public relations professionals, representing a diverse cross-section of Philadelphia business and industry – agency, corporate, non-profit, academia and more.
The 2008 board members include:
* President: Marisa Avallone Sharkey, APR
* President-elect: Jonathan Morein, Altus Group
* Vice President: Dana King, GREGORY|FCA
* Secretary: Jack Horner, APR, Jack Horner Communications
* Treasurer: Michael Gross, Anne Klein Communications Group
* Past President: Maribeth Roman Schmidt, FCF Public Relations
In addition, four directors-at-large were appointed:
* Barbara Link, Link Ink
* Lisa Packer, RobinsonPacker & Wannenburg
* Jenny Shields, American Friends Service Committee
* Cheryl Squadrito, Media Friendly PR
Throughout 2008, the board will develop and provide a series of professional development programs and opportunities for networking for PR practitioners throughout Greater Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is a vital resource for communications professionals throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. One of the largest PRSA chapters in the country, it offers its 600 members a variety of services including professional development, mentoring, networking, the region’s preeminent communications job bank, and an opportunity to earn professional accreditation through the APR exam, PR’s highest professional designation. For more information on the Philadelphia PRSA, please visit www.prsa.philly.org.
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