Meet the 2024 ECD Board! • Chair: Jennifer Kramer, APR • Past Chair: Kaylin Staten, APR • Chair-elect: Mark Weinstein • Treasurer: Mark Pompilio • Secretary: Alexa Bacon Directors: Kim Skeltis, APR; Karah Davenport; Risa Richardson, APR; Jordan Ferrell; Hyacinth Rucker

The end of a year is often bittersweet, including at PRSA ECD. Chair Kaylin R. Staten, MA, APR, MPRCA shares her musings in her final Message from the Chair. Kaylin, thank you for adeptly guiding our district these past 12 months! CHAIR MESSAGE: tinyurl.com/yukapjya #PRSA #PR #PRSAECD

In case you missed it, check out the recap of our 2023 Annual Meeting - celebrating a dynamic year! See who was honored, the highs of the evening, inspiring remarks from TaQuinda Johnson, 2024 president, and new priorities planned for the coming year → prsadetroit.org/blog/id/121

Join ECD Chair Kaylin R. Staten, MA, APR, MPRCA and your PRSA ECD colleagues Friday, 12/15 at 9 a.m. for Kaylin's last ECD Chair Coffee Chat of the year! No agenda, just a casual convo with your peers. ☕ Register: tinyurl.com/2bwkmtfs #PRSA #PRSAECD #coffeechats #coffeetalk

Happy New Year! In our January issue of S&T, you'll find: comms trends on the horizon, thoughts on making the most of 2024, insights on the dangers of toxic leadership, an interview w/ PRSA's 2024 Chair Joseph Abreu, APR, and more: bit.ly/3NMHOsh @prsa #prsa

#HappyNewYear #2024goals #prsa

The PRSA ECD has new leadership led by our new 2024 chair - Jennifer Kramer, APR (Jennifer Kramer, APR), hailing from PRSA Akron. Jennifer outlines her high-level goals for the ECD in her inaugural letter: shorturl.at/dj369 #PRSA #PRSAECD

* Q & A with PRSA-ECD Board Member Jordan Ferrell * Meet one of our newest PRSA ECD board members and PRSA WV Chapter president, Jordan Ferrell! Learn more about Jordan, including career lessons and what she values most about PRSA: tinyurl.com/2s44en89 #PRSA #PRSAECD

Two days left to get the Early Deadline Rate! Submit your best work for a PRSA Silver Anvil Award by Jan. 18 for lowest pricing.

**Q & A w/ ECD Board Member Hyacinth Rucker** Meet our new #PRSA ECD board member and member of PRSA Hoosier Chapter! Manager of media and PR at The Children's Museum (world’s largest children’s museum), Hyacinth shares career lessons, advice and why she values PRSA. tinyurl.com/4ft5vtf3

VIRTUAL EVENT: Join us Feb. 20 at noon when the PRSA Thoroughbred Chapter hosts an all-star panel from the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Department of Tourism. REGISTER NOW 👉 kyprsa.org/event/advancin…

February marks American Heart Month, Random Acts of Kindness Week and Black History Month. In that spirit, ECD Chair Jennifer Kramer, APR challenges us to reflect on connections between these observances and approach our interactions with empathy. Read more: tinyurl.com/4h8uwcez #PRSA

DEADLINE EXTENDED! You now have until the end of day on Tuesday, Feb. 20 to submit your entries for the 2024 Anvil Awards! prsa.org/conferences-an… #PRSALearning #anvilawards

Meet Kim Skeltis, APR (@kskeltis) from West Michigan PRSA - one of our new ECD board members. Owner of Blue Blaze PR, Kim shares her career journey, advice for new grads, and how PRSA has been an integral part of her professional life. Q & A with Kim: tinyurl.com/mr2rcrh4 #PRSA

Patricia Tobin created more opportunities to educate the world on how talented minorities are. She co-founded the National Black Public Relations Society & used her platform to represent clients wanting to engage with Black consumers. In 1983, she quit her job & built an agency.

DIVERSE DIALOGUES WEBINAR - Black Voices Defining the Industry - 2.21, 6p ET. As part of PRSA's celebration of Black History Month, PRSA is hosting Black Voices Defining the Industry in 2024, TODAY (Feb. 21), 6-7 p.m. Members attend FREE. Register: tinyurl.com/4efvvb2p

** Town Hall for PRSA Members! ** Join PRSA Chair Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, and PRSA CEO Linda Thomas Brooks for a virtual Town Hall Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. ET. They will share the latest info on member benefits, programs, resources and initiatives. Register: lnkd.in/edPKQYa7

Joseph Varney Baker mentored young students like Rev. Barbara C. Harris who became head of his firm. In 1934, he was the 1st Black male to open a firm & be the president of Philadelphia PRSA. His clientele included @ThePennsylvaniaRailroad, @NBC, Gillette, Royal College of Art, & Chrysler.

The PRominent Award program is now open! Established in 2021, this prestigious honor recognizes outstanding Chapters within our PRSA community. To be eligible, Chapters must meet 11 out of 14 designated criteria. For all details, visit: prsaecd.org/awards/promine…

Today, we celebrate achievements and strength of women around the world. PRSA ECD revels in the leadership of women in our industry, and beyond. Let's continue to uplift and empower each other as we strive for a brighter, more equitable future for all. #WomenInPR #Inclusivity