Leadership
PRSSA, W.P. Ehling Chapter
PRSSA aspires to advance the public relations profession by developing ethically responsible pre-professionals who champion diversity, strive for an outstanding reputation and advocate for the profession. At Syracuse University's W.P. Ehling Chapter, our mission is to advance the careers of public relations students through skill enhancement, professional networking and a vibrant student atmosphere.
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As Vice President of Professional Development, I led efforts to:
- Pitch our chapter to PR professionals and organize events for them to speak to our members
- Secure speakers from Peloton, MLB Network, Ben & Jerry's, MTV and more
- Build and maintain relationships with alumni to build future events
During my term as Co-President, our chapter:
- Sent six student leaders to the PRSA 2020 International Conference
- Entered two teams into the PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition
- Was chosen to participate in the Aspire Higher Future Fellows Mentorship Program through the PRSA College of Fellows
- Hosted a virtual agency tour with a national public relations agency
- Established the position for and hired the chapter's first-ever Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion
- Created an SUPRSSA Alumni Directory for future members to use as a networking resource
- Strengthened the chapter's relationships with the PRSSA National Committee and PRSA CNY