Speaker Events
PRSSA hosts monthly events featuring presentations from accomplished public relations professionals to provide our members with knowledge about the PR field, career tips and advice and networking opportunities.
Our Past Speaker Network:
- Tim Schlittner- Director of Communications at the NFL
- Megan Murphy- Associate Director of Social Content at Walmart
- Dave Donovan - Executive Vice President and Director of Sports at DKC
- Beth Monaghan - CEO and Founder of InkHouse Media + Marketing
- Angel Aristone - Executive Vice President of Communications at iHeartMedia
- Jessica Kleiman - Senior Vice President of Global Communications at Peloton
- Lorraine Fisher - Vice President of Media Relations at MLB Network
- Alison Rube - Senior Manager of MTV Brand Partnerships at Viacom
- Cedric Brown - Digital Campaigns Strategist at Advancement Project
- Sean Greenwood - Director of PR & Communications at Ben & Jerry's
- Carrie Strehlau - Senior Social Media Specialist at St. Jude's
- Oladoun Idowu - Founder of Sisters in Media, REW Events and Blackbird recruiting chair at Twitter
- Becky Auslander - Head of Consumer Communications at Etsy
- Joanne Dwyer - Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at CVS Health
- Chris McCloskey- VP of Communications at NBC Sports
EDGE Program
EDGE is pioneering a track for younger members and serves as an introduction to public relations. It gives freshmen and sophomores the opportunity to understand the strategic component of the profession while they learn skills and theory in class. It is meant to be a relaxed and comfortable environment, where students have the opportunity for real advancement.
During the fall semester, held once a week, sessions walk students through the basics of what PR is, give an introduction to campaign planning and use case studies and relevant examples to give students insight into what sort of public relations they may be interested in pursuing.
This introduction course ends at the end of the fall semester but picks up again in the spring with a hands-on public relations experience. As a class, students take on a real-world client as if they were part of the student-run firm. Under the supervision of experienced mentors they research, strategize, execute and evaluate their campaign. For spring semester students gain hands-on experience and work with real clients on campaigns and research.
For more information about the EDGE Program contact Ella Petrulla ([email protected]) or Adriana DiFlorio ([email protected])
During the fall semester, held once a week, sessions walk students through the basics of what PR is, give an introduction to campaign planning and use case studies and relevant examples to give students insight into what sort of public relations they may be interested in pursuing.
This introduction course ends at the end of the fall semester but picks up again in the spring with a hands-on public relations experience. As a class, students take on a real-world client as if they were part of the student-run firm. Under the supervision of experienced mentors they research, strategize, execute and evaluate their campaign. For spring semester students gain hands-on experience and work with real clients on campaigns and research.
For more information about the EDGE Program contact Ella Petrulla ([email protected]) or Adriana DiFlorio ([email protected])
Bateman Competition
The Bateman Case Study Competition, sponsored by PRSSA, is a national public relations campaign competition among teams fielded by PRSSA chapters at colleges and universities across the United States. As many as 70 to 100 universities participate each year.
The 2025-2026 Bateman Case Study Competition offers an exciting, unique, and challenging experience; and provides countless opportunities for participants to exercise creativity and originality in planning a campaign.
For 2025-2026 application, check back in the Spring!
The 2025-2026 Bateman Case Study Competition offers an exciting, unique, and challenging experience; and provides countless opportunities for participants to exercise creativity and originality in planning a campaign.
For 2025-2026 application, check back in the Spring!