Laura Miller began her career by studying international relations in college, and she went on to work in government. From there, she brought her political communications background to the agency space, becoming Greentarget's first employee. Learn more about this new PRSA Chicago member. Discoveri...

How many of you committed to a New Year’s resolution or two for this year, and are already putting it into action? If you have, I wholeheartedly commend you. While I’ve never been much of a New Year’s resolution-ist, as your 2024 PRSA Chicago Chapter President, my commitment to y...

Briana Harper, a 2023 Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellow, conducted research for clients and learned more about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of her summer internship. In this Q&A interview, she shares more about those experiences and plans for a PR career. How did...

As we close out this year and eagerly usher in 2024, PRSA Chicago continues to be dedicated to transformation, always evolving to better meet the needs of our profession and our members. We are also committed to aligning the Chapter with best governance practices, striving for the utmost inclusion, ...

Learn more about Iyanla Smith, a 2023 Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellow and a student with a plan for her future. How did the Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship help you as a college student?The Fellowship provided me the opportunity to work in a professional setting with executives and an ent...

Andrés Buenahora received the Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship in 2022. He shares the value of this recognition and internship at a top public relations firm for his college career. How did the Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship help you as a college student?The Michelle Flowers Dive...

Take a moment to learn why this fellowship mattered to 2022 recipient Zamzam Mohammed at Augustana College. How did the Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship help you as a college student?The Michelle Flowers Diversity Fellowship has been a game-changer for my college experience. It provided much...

Each year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15. While some brands produced creative, culturally relevant campaigns this year, other brands still struggle with making authentic connections with the fastest growing population in the country. So, let’s close Hispan...

September is PRSA Ethics Month, 30 days of information, insights, and a reminder of the importance of ethical communication in public relations.  Every day, as PR pros, we face ongoing decisions for clients, our organization, and our team members who decide how to present a brand message or r...

Earning My APR Elevated Me from Tactician to Strategist Like many who entered public relations decades ago, I had no formal education or training in the profession. I was a journalist – make that a reporter – with a bachelor's degree in English and minor in Journalism. I could write and...