“Ask people for criticism so you can strengthen and never have those weak points again. It’ll make you better and your work better.”

“Look for opportunities to convey positivity in group settings... it can help you overcome other obstacles in a collaborative setting”

Thank you, Dr. Kaye Sweetser for the amazing session on how to be the #GOAT. 👏 Be sure to connect with her on LinkedIn and learn more about her here: kayesweetser.com/cv/

Proud to announce that we have been awarded the Star Chapter Award for the 6th year in a row! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #MaristPRSSA #Prssaic

Up next “Storytelling and Media Relations: When the News Isn’t Good” with Aileen Izquerido and Heather Radi-Bermudez, professors of Florida State University!

“Those who tell stories rule the world”

Who tells your story, and why does that story need to be told; that’s the narrative to share

Journalists will report the good and the bad news, so put your egos aside and work with the journalists. We have to help them get through those adversaria stories. With a good relationship we can start talking about the good

“We can’t control the narrative, we can only control our talking points”

Now it’s time for “For the People: Navigating Non-Profit PR” with Mark Pilon of Susan G. Komen LA.

What counts as non-profit PR? -Academia (universities and schools) -Institutionalized Medicine (hospitals and researchers) -Mixed Media and Performing Arts (Museums and theaters) -Human services -Social services -Animal rights and services

“In non profit PR, there is no widget (product).... you are selling a concept”

Last of the day! Holly Baird of Sitrick and Company talks managing the pressures of crisis communication and balancing ethics. “As PR professionals, we are carriers of the truth. We are not the judge and jury.”

Today kicks off with Mayor Kevin Faulkner of San Diego!

Now Brandi Boatner Brandi Boatner from IBM in New York is talking about the real world of PR! What your professors DON’T teach you.

“Failure and self worth do not go hand in hand”

It’s that time of year again for our Yankee Candle Fundraiser! With every purchase made through yankeecandlefundraising.com using the group code of 999985864, 40% goes back to our chapter! This our biggest fundraiser we run in order to have events throughout the year! PRSA Westch/Fairfld

Need a holiday #fundraising idea or looking to support another PRSSA Chapter? Marist College PRSSA is getting in the spirit with a Yankee Candle Fundraiser!! Awesome idea to highlight and consider!👏 #PRSSA

Marist University students who are seniors or grad students and members of Marist College PRSSA can be considered for the National Gold Key Award. The application is at the following link: lnkd.in/eWF2zzC Applications are due by May 31 #MaristPRSSA

We are EXTREMELY proud of former president of #maristprssa, Jenny Bradford, for receiving the PRSSA National Gold Key Award! So well deserved! 👏🏻 Jenny will do great things!