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About Program

When: Wednesday, June 15; 5:00-7:30 p.m. CDT
Where: Golin, 875 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 26, Chicago

Program Details

Join PRSA Chicago's Young Professional Network for their first in-person event since 2020! "Voices from the New Pandemic Professionals" is the first in a series of three "Pass the Mic" events.

As we enter year three of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's important to recognize a new group of young professionals on the horizon: those still fresh into their careers who have had to pivot completely as coronavirus ushered in a new way of working. This discussion will share the perspectives of those forging their careers in a largely unfamiliar and uncertain landscape, and how they've been navigating the first few years of corporate life behind a screen as a communications professional.

SPEAKERS

Stephanie Grau, Senior Account Executive
FINN Partners
Stephanie Grau graduated from the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature and a minor in Business Administration. Grau started her PR career in May 2020 at boutique PR firm based out of Fort Lauderdale. Joining FINN Partners in May 2021, Grau is currently a Senior Account Executive in the Chicago office, supporting B2B tech clients to tell engaging stories that spark global conversations. A good go-to for book recs, as she is ever in pursuit of maintaining her three-year streak of reading 50 novels a year.

Kendall Job, Associate Healthcare
Golin Health
Kendall Job is a Healthcare Associate at Golin Health. Prior to joining Golin, Job worked for a biopharmaceutical company as a copywriter for sustainability efforts and corporate communications. Her background also consists of prior experience in social media management, content creation and influencer marketing. Having recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she began her career in PR with Golin Health in January 2022.

Kelly Pawlak, Account Executive
KemperLesnik
Kelly Pawlak is an Account Executive at KemperLesnik where she supports its sports PR team, primarily working with clients in the golf industry. She also works on social corporate media strategy. Pawlak graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2021 with an emphasis in Strategic Communication. Outside of work, you will most likely find her running and walking on the lakefront or enjoying a yoga class.

AGENDA

5-5:30 p.m. Check In and Networking
5:30-6:30 p.m. Panel Discussion
6:30-7:30 p.m. Open Networking

FEES

Students: FREE
Chicago Chapter Members: FREE
Non-members: FREE

Questions? Please send an email to the YPN Committee at [email protected].

Program Details

Refunds:
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