"You have to be who you really are to excel" - Dana Gills, Production & Development, Lionsgate lionsgate Charisse L'Pree, PhD Newhouse School Syracuse University #lrnsmpr

Dana Gills believes people in the industry need to be part of the change. We need to be authentic, specific and nuanced. Just because people don't hear you doesn't mean you should be silent. Newhouse School lionsgate Syracuse University Charisse L'Pree, PhD #lrnsmpr

"'Blackness' is black culture, not just a diverse cast. We all have touched or have had access to it "- Dana Gills, Production & Development, Lionsgate #lrnsmpr lionsgate Charisse L'Pree, PhD

I have a new outlook on race in the media, after spending an hour with lionsgate's Dana Gills. I feel very fortunate to be hearing from such a trailblazer of the industry. Newhouse School Charisse L'Pree, PhD #lrnsmpr

Such an amazing conversation. Thank you lionsgate's Dana Gills for your perspective. Newhouse School #lrnsmpr

Excited to hear from Teri Loxam of Merck as part of the W2O Social Commerce days tonight in the Herg Auditorium. #SocCommDays NewhousePR Newhouse School

"Nothing is ever local anymore, it goes global, fast" - Teri Loxam of Merck on the changing landscape of corporate communications #SocCommDays Newhouse School NewhousePR

The digital age brings constant stimulus overload, forcing companies to evolve. It has forced companies to become more strategic, build their reputation, and make their employees ambassadors. #SocCommdays Newhouse School NewhousePR

"We have baby boomers and millennials sitting side by side" - companies need to be purpose driven to find a common place of what motivates employees to believe in the mission of the company. Merck's Teri Loxam view on the ever changing workplace. #SocCommDays

Having employees work as a team, is part of how Merck reinvented the workplace. A diverse work place allows for innovation and positive change not only internally but externally. #SocCommdays @SocCommSU NewhousePR

Learning so much from Merck's Teri Loxam about the crossroads of the healthcare and tech industry. You constantly need to think several steps ahead to stay on top. #SocCommDays NewhousePR

Excited to hear from experienced professionals at the #HRroundtable

Helpful tip for the career fair tomorrow: “Do your research on the companies, there’s nothing more frustrating when people ask what does your company do”- Shazzoa Khan, Global Chief of Staff Havas Health & You #HRroundtable NewhousePR

PR is not just one thing, we are creatives, graphics, analysts... and so much more - Donna Renella, President of ABW Solutions, LLC. #HRroundtable NewhousePR

Panalsist on the job and internship hunt: “Everyone has their own timeline, never compare yourself to your peers” - Leah Cooper, Account Associate @W2OGroup NewhousePR #HRroundtable

Diversity is so important to ensure a safe and ethical workplace. This is done by hiring people with different perspectives, thoughts and beliefs. #HRroundtable #COM345 NewhousePR

“Employers are looking for a sense of involvement and passion... huge emphasis on common sense... as well as writing skills and staying informed” - Andy Checo, Associate VP, Havas Formula #SUPRleadership #PREvolution #newhousespeaks

Learning so much about the ever changing PR industry tonight #newhousespeaks #PREvolution #SUPRLeadership

“It’s up to us to drive a conversation of diversity and inclusion ... it’s not about filling a room of different colors, but about background...everyone is represented in the room... it provides a sound board for ideas”- Andy Checo, Associate VP, Havas Formula #newhousespeeaks

“Our jobs is storytelling... finding a connection to your readers... thinking outside of the box...” - Andy Checo, Associate VP Havas Formula on the importance of storytelling #newhousespeaks