Prsa Announces Selection Of 8 New Members For College Of Fellows

NEW YORK, July 9, 2025 – PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today the eight new members selected to the College of Fellows. Established in 1989, the College of Fellows includes more than 750 professionals and educators who have made a significant impact on the public relations and communications profession. “The College of Fellows represents the best of the best in our profession — those who have demonstrated and been certified as having the highest standards of excellence,” said Ray Day, 2025 PRSA chair,... “The latest class of inductees underscores the high-impact work these individuals have accomplished throughout their careers, leading with integrity and unwavering ethical standards. On behalf of PRSA, it’s an honor to recognize each of them on this prestigious distinction.” Members of the College of Fellows exemplify excellence in the practice of public relations.

They are recognized for advancing the profession, demonstrating leadership and service within their communities, and service as a role model both in their careers and beyond. To be considered, candidates must have at least 20 years of experience in public relations communications and hold an Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification. The College of Fellows Class of 2025 will be inducted at a gala celebration on Monday, Oct. 27, prior to PRSA’s annual ICON conference in Washington, D.C. About PRSA PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Guided by its Code of Ethics, PRSA empowers its members to succeed at every stage of their careers through a wide breadth of premium professional development programs, exclusive networking events and leadership opportunities.

Signature events include the Anvil Awards, and ICON, the premier annual gathering for communications professionals and students. For more information, visit www.prsa.org. Founder & CEO, Fionix Consulting | Messaging Strategist | Corporate Communications on Demand™ | Fractional Chief Communications Officer | Strategic Communications | Brand Positioning | Community Engagement | Social Media Congratulations to our newest members of the PRSA College of Fellows! We are thrilled to celebrate with you in October at our Induction Ceremony at the Washington Hilton in D.C. We hope to see everyone there as we honor our Fellows' monumental achievements!

🎉Event details are in the comments! Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Rick Chambers, Karen Crabtree, APR, Fellow PRSA, Natalie Ghidotti, APR, Jim Janicki, APR, Iris Rivera Ortiz, APR, Dawn Duplantier Robinette, MA, APR, Fellow PRSA, Lauri-Ellen Smith, APR, EPIO, Fellow,PRSA NEWS! PRSA Announces Selection of 8 New Members for College of Fellows NEW YORK, July 9, 2025 – Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today... Established in 1989, the College of Fellows includes more than 750 professionals and educators who have made a significant impact on the public relations and communications profession.

“The College of Fellows represents the best of the best in our profession — those who have demonstrated and been certified as having the highest standards of excellence,” said Ray Day, 2025 PRSA chair,... “The latest class of inductees underscores the high-impact work these individuals have accomplished throughout their careers, leading with integrity and unwavering ethical standards. On behalf of PRSA, it’s an honor to recognize each of them on this prestigious distinction.” Members of the College of Fellows exemplify excellence in the practice of public relations. They are recognized for advancing the profession, demonstrating leadership and service within their communities, and service as a role model both in their careers and beyond. To be considered, candidates must have at least 20 years of experience in public relations communications and hold an Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification. The 2025 inductees are: Dr.

Kelly Bruhn, APR, Fellow PRSA, Associate Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Drake University Rick Chambers, APR, Fellow PRSA, Owner and President, Rick Chambers & Associates LLC Karen Crabtree, APR, Fellow PRSA, Principal,... The College of Fellows Class of 2025 will be inducted at a gala celebration on Monday, Oct. 27, prior to PRSA’s annual ICON conference in Washington, D.C. Congrats to the new members of the College of Fellows! Founder & CEO, Fionix Consulting | Messaging Strategist | Corporate Communications on Demand™ | Fractional Chief Communications Officer | Strategic Communications | Brand Positioning | Community Engagement | Social Media https://rise.prsa.org/PRSAMember/Events/College_of_Fellows/Induction_Celebration_Sponsorship.aspx

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today the eight new members selected to the College of Fellows. Established in 1989, the College of Fellows includes more than 750 professionals and educators who have made a significant impact on the public relations and communications profession. “The College of Fellows represents the best of the best in our profession — those who have demonstrated and been certified as having the highest standards of excellence,” said Ray Day, 2025 PRSA chair,... “The latest class of inductees underscores the high-impact work these individuals have accomplished throughout their careers, leading with integrity and unwavering ethical standards. On behalf of PRSA, it’s an honor to recognize each of them on this prestigious distinction.” Members of the College of Fellows exemplify excellence in the practice of public relations.

They are recognized for advancing the profession, demonstrating leadership and service within their communities, and service as a role model both in their careers and beyond. To be considered, candidates must have at least 20 years of experience in public relations communications and hold an Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification. The College of Fellows Class of 2025 will be inducted at a gala celebration on Monday, Oct. 27, prior to PRSA’s annual ICON conference in Washington, D.C. Applying to the College of Fellows provides a unique and rewarding opportunity to assess your professional career and civic engagement: how you have contributed to our profession and your various communities for the past... Only the finest in our profession are chosen to become members of the College and use the “Fellow PRSA” designation, first by applying, then having the application screened through a rigorous peer review.

As you prepare to start this application, you may want to read “What Makes A Fellow, A Fellow?” by Jim Lukaszewski, APR, Fellow PRSA. It captures the true meaning of being a member of the College of Fellows. While selection to the College of Fellows reflects the highest pinnacle of leadership in the public relations profession, it is not a "career achievement" award. It is the next step on a career and leadership path, bringing even greater responsibility to lead with integrity and purpose. We wish you the best as you begin this exciting process. The PRSA College of Fellows is the gold standard for public relations professionals.

Induction into the College of Fellows is an emergence into new ways of serving our profession and our colleagues. Over 700 members have been inducted since its inception in 1989. Whether you have 20 plus years of professional experience or recently received your APR, continue the lifelong journey with the College of Fellows. While it is an honor to be a member of the College, it is not an honorary organization. Rather, it is an active group of experienced professionals who enrich our profession by continuing to leave a significant footprint on the public relations body of knowledge. A rigorous application and peer review process culminates in inducting into membership these ‘best of the best.’

Selection to the College is considered the pinnacle of one’s career and the beginning of the professional’s next career phase, sharing expertise and knowledge as they continue to grow professionally and expand their careers. ChairRonele M. Dotson, APR, Fellow PRSAChair-electKelly Davis, APR, Fellow PRSAVice ChairJessica Graham, APR, Fellow PRSASecretary-TreasurerEllen Crane, APR, Fellow PRSADiversity, Equity & Inclusion OfficerOlga Mayoral Wilson, APR, Fellow PRSAImmediate Past ChairPhilip Poole, APR, Fellow PRSA Diversity, Equity & InclusionOlga Mayoral WilsonEducation InitiativesChristian PattersonMelissa Vela-WilliamsonBrandon WilsonFellows ChatsMike GrossJanet KacskosFellows EngagementAmy CowardJo Ann LeSage NelsonFundraisingJanet OppenheimerGoodFellowsAndrew CornerJamie FloerPamela ThompsonHonors and AwardsJulie FixFran StevensonPhilip TateInduction CelebrationEllen CraneJessica GrahamMentoringBrook DeWaltSusan PollardGail RymerNominatingPhilip PooleProfessional... NEWS! PRSA Announces Selection of 8 New Members for College of Fellows NEW YORK, July 9, 2025 – Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced today...

Established in 1989, the College of Fellows includes more than 750 professionals and educators who have made a significant impact on the public relations and communications profession. “The College of Fellows represents the best of the best in our profession — those who have demonstrated and been certified as having the highest standards of excellence,” said Ray Day, 2025 PRSA chair,... “The latest class of inductees underscores the high-impact work these individuals have accomplished throughout their careers, leading with integrity and unwavering ethical standards. On behalf of PRSA, it’s an honor to recognize each of them on this prestigious distinction.” Members of the College of Fellows exemplify excellence in the practice of public relations. They are recognized for advancing the profession, demonstrating leadership and service within their communities, and service as a role model both in their careers and beyond. To be considered, candidates must have at least 20 years of experience in public relations communications and hold an Accredited in Public Relations (APR) certification.

The 2025 inductees are: Dr. Kelly Bruhn, APR, Fellow PRSA, Associate Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Drake University Rick Chambers, APR, Fellow PRSA, Owner and President, Rick Chambers & Associates LLC Karen Crabtree, APR, Fellow PRSA, Principal,... The College of Fellows Class of 2025 will be inducted at a gala celebration on Monday, Oct. 27, prior to PRSA’s annual ICON conference in Washington, D.C. Congrats to the new members of the College of Fellows! Assistant Professor of Media and Communications, Public Relations

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