Learning is all a part of the process. A statement echoed in this episode of PRSSA Podcasts, where our host, Madeline Emerick, is joined by Dr. Alisa Agozzino, APR, Ohio Northern University's PRSSA Faculty Adviser, on the topic of ethics in Student-run Firms.    Dr. Agozzino shares some of the obvious and not-so-obvious ethical issues Student-run Firms can encounter and how to handle them. From increasing scope to confronting a client, ethical issues need to be handled in a way which promotes the student's education and strengthens the client-firm relationship.    You can find more information about the PRSA Code of Ethics by following this link: https://www.prsa.org/professional-development/prsa-resources/ethics#code   To connect with Dr. Alisa Agozzino, APR:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisaagozzino/   To connect with Alicia Caracciolo, International President of PRSSA 2025-2026: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciamcaracciolo/ internationalpresident@prsa.org   To connect with PRSSA National:     / prssanational     / prssanational     / prssanational     / prssanational     To connect with Madeline Emerick, VP of Brand Engagement 2025-2025: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-r-emerick/  vpbrandengagement@prsa.org 

District Conferences take planning, creativity and detail-oriented coordination to be successful. Join Cheryl Lai, PRSSA's Vice President of Events and Fundraising, to tackle these challenges with a fresh perspective for the 2026 District Conference Season.     If you're interested in hosting a 2026 District Conference Coordinator, you can fill out your application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFkKkIhOfRq7OPVsZFSM4XajWg8YuEagHK1MRcWCOCWIEmBg/viewform Applications close at 2 p.m. ET, September 5, 2025.      To connect with Cheryl Lai, VP of Events and Fundraising 2025-2026: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-lai-5a76b91ba/  vpevents@prsa.org    To connect with Alicia Caracciolo, International President of PRSSA 2025-2026:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciamcaracciolo/ internationalpresident@prsa.orgTo connect with PRSSA National:   / prssanational     / prssanational     / prssanational     / prssanational  To connect with Madeline Emerick, VP of Brand Engagement 2025-2025:https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-r-emerick/ vpbrandengagement@prsa.org

While the fall semester may seem far away to some, it's never too early to start thinking about Chapter recruitment. To refresh your recruitment toolkit, join Bella Moyers-Chavez, Morgan Milobar (VP of Member Services), and Madeline Emerick (VP of Brand Engagement) as they discuss best practices for recruiting new members.Bella Moyers-Chavez, a senior at Ohio University and president of the Scripps PRSSA Chapter, majors in journalism and strategic communication, with a minor in marketing and a social media certificate. She has collaborated with Ohio University’s Communications team, contributed to nonprofit campaigns, and led digital strategies for student initiatives. Bella is deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces and promoting hands-on learning in public relations, which is reflected in her recruitment tactics.Her approaches demonstrate her dedication to inclusive and engaging recruitment. Dive deeper into tactics such as making all initial events free to give prospective members a low-pressure way to get involved, sharing student stories to communicate member benefits, and offering opportunities aligned with students’ interests and career goals. Join us on this podcast and head into the new semester ready to capture the hearts of prospective members.To connect with Bella Moyers-Chavez:https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelliamoyerschavez/To connect with Morgan Milobar, VP of Member Services:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmilobar/vpmemberservices@prsa.orgTo connect with Alicia Caracciolo, International President of PRSSA 2025-2026:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciamcaracciolo/ internationalpresident@prsa.orgTo connect with PRSSA National:   / prssanational     / prssanational     / prssanational     / prssanational  To connect with Madeline Emerick, VP of Brand Engagement 2025-2025:https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-r-emerick/ vpbrandengagement@prsa.org

In this episode of Chats with Champions, host Chris Ottaviano, a PR student at NC State, sits down with Philip Tate, APR, Fellow PRSA—an industry veteran who’s done it all, from sports PR to launching his own consultancy. Philip shares what it was like to shift gears after decades in agency life, and why stepping outside your comfort zone (or "workplace cocoon") can lead to your most rewarding work. With stories that span press boxes to boardrooms, he offers advice Gen Z communicators can actually use: be curious, build real relationships, and never stop learning. Whether you’re starting your first internship or dreaming about launching your own brand one day, this episode will inspire you to think big, take risks, and stay grounded in what matters. Bonus: Philip reveals his dream walk-up song, the weirdest sporting event he’s ever worked, and why he’s passionate about mentoring the next generation through PRSSA. Additional information:    To connect with Philip Tate, APR, Fellow PRSA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiptateaprfellowprsa/   To connect with Chris Ottaviano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-ottaviano-931509224/   To connect with Alicia Caracciolo, International President of PRSSA 2025-2026: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciamcaracciolo/ internationalpresident@prsa.org   To connect with PRSSA National: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prssanational/ https://www.facebook.com/PRSSANational/ https://www.instagram.com/prssanational https://twitter.com/PRSSANational   To connect with Madeline Emerick, VP of Brand Engagement 2025-2025: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-r-emerick/  vpbrandengagement@prsa.org  

En este podcast, Antonella Barreda Vargas explora la transición de la universidad al ámbito profesional junto a la Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA, Milagros Orcoyen. Desde su experiencia como expresidenta del Capítulo de PRSSA en la Universidad de San Martín de Porres en Perú, Antonella comparte cómo fue su paso de PRSSA a PRSA, abordando los desafíos y oportunidades que enfrentan los jóvenes profesionales en América Latina. La conversación destaca el valor de mantenerse involucrado en PRSA tras graduarse, el impacto de las experiencias estudiantiles en el desarrollo profesional y consejos para quienes están por iniciar este camino.   Para conectar con Antonella Barreda Vargas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonella-barreda-vargas/   Para conectar con Milagros, la Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA '24-'25: nationalpresident@prsa.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/milagros-orcoyen/   Para conectar con PRSSA National: https://www.facebook.com/prssanational/ https://x.com/PRSSANational https://www.instagram.com/prssanational/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/prssanational/posts/?feedView=all   Para conectar con Ro Lane, Vicepresidenta de Brand Engagement '24-'25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalynn-lane/

Join 2024-2025 VP of Professional Development, Ceci Edelberg, and PRSSA Champion, Jane Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA, for an insightful and engaging episode of PRSSA Podcasts. In this conversation, Ceci and Jane share valuable strategies for effective self-management and navigating the dynamics of a firm. They also explore the importance of incorporating humor and lightheartedness into professional environments, highlighting why a good laugh can be a powerful asset in any career. Additional information: To connect with Jane Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA:   / jkdjane     To learn more about PRSSA’s resources for Student-Run Firms: https://www.prsa.org/prssa/chapter-fi...   To connect with Ceci, Vice President of Professional Development ‘24-25: vpprofessionaldev@prsa.org   / ceciliaedelberg     To connect with PRSSA National:   / prssanational   https://x.com/PRSSANational   / prssanational   https://www.linkedin.com/company/prss...   To connect with Ro, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-’25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org   / jalynn-lane  

Join Ro Lane as she sits down with Scott Pansky, co-founder and partner at Allison + Partners, to talk about letting your creativity flow in your professional work, and why it can make your campaign, or yourself, stand out. Ro and Scott talk about Scott’s previous uses of that child-like creativity and how it led to wildly successful campaigns and relationships in his work, and some advice to take with you to do the same.    Additional information: To connect with Scott: Scott Pansky | LinkedIn   To connect with PRSSA National: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn   To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org  Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn

Want to take your PRSSA Chapter to the next level? Join Ro Lane, 2024-2025 National VP of Brand Engagement, as she sits down with Olivia "Liv" McCurdy, 2024-2025 National VP of Chapter Development. They're diving into all things PRSSA—building and valuing genuine connections that last and juggling leadership without losing your mind. Whether you're leading a brand-new Chapter or repping one with deep roots, this episode is packed with tips, real talk and some inspiration to help you make your mark.    Additional information:   To learn more about PRSSA’s initiatives and the most up-to-date resources: PRSSA National Linktree   To connect with Liv, Vice President of Chapter Development ‘24-25: vpchapterdev@prsa.org  Olivia McCurdy | LinkedIn Olivia McCurdy | Instagram   To connect with PRSSA National: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn   To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org  Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn

En este podcast, explora la comunicación multicultural y el liderazgo inclusivo con Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA, Milagros Orcoyen, y Andrea Gils Monzón, quien comparte su experiencia como uruguaya radicada en Estados Unidos. La conversación se centra en la importancia de las habilidades de comunicación multicultural en el mundo globalizado y estrategias para trabajar en equipos diversos. Andrea también comparte ejemplos de diferencias culturales en el ámbito laboral y cómo resolver malentendidos. Finalmente, se discute cómo los estudiantes pueden desarrollar un liderazgo inclusivo con una mentalidad global.   Para conectar con Andrea Gils Monzón: Andrea Gils Monzón | LinkedIn    Para conectar con Milagros, la Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA '24-'25: nationalpresident@prsa.org Milagros Orcoyen | LinkedIn   Para conectar con PRSSA Nacional: Facebook X (anteriormente Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn   Para conectar con Ro Lane, Vicepresidenta de Brand Engagement '24-'25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org Ro Lane | LinkedIn

Join Uyen Ngo, the Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for PRSSA National Committee, and Nashat Ahmed the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, as they speak with Fernanda Sinzato, the senior associate of healthcare media relations at Weber Shandwick about her International PR experience. In this episode, Uyen, Nashat and Fernanda talk about Fernanda’s journey being an international PR student and transitioning to be a PR professional. Fernanda goes into depth about the challenges she has faced and the lessons she has learned. The pair also goes into depth about how PRSSA students and chapters can support their classmates, who are going through many changes in their careers and lives. We promote and build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and equity in the PR workforce. If you want to get to hear about how PRSSA supports international PRSSA members, BEDI, how to get involved with PRSSA National BEDI initiatives, or how you can be a champion for the future, this episode will be perfect for you.   Additional information:    To connect with Fernanda Sinzato: Fernanda Sinzato | LinkedIn    To learn more about PRSSA's initiatives for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity & Inclusion | Equity in Public Relations | PRSSA | PRSA    To connect with Nashat Ahmed, PRSSA Proud Council member '24-25:  NashatAhmedwork@gmail.com Nashat Ahmed | LinkedIn   To connect with Uyen, Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI) ‘24-25: vpdiversity@prsa.org Uyen Ngo | LinkedIn   To connect with PRSSA National:  Facebook  X (formerly Twitter)  Instagram  LinkedIn    To connect with Ro Lane, VP of Brand Engagement '24-25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn

Join Megan vanVollenhoven, the PRSSA VP of Career Services for 2024—2025, sits down with Gina Laughlin, Champions for PRSSA Co-Chair and VP of Global Communications at Delta Air Lines, the vital role that Champions for PRSSA plays in ensuring the success of PRSSA students globally. Megan and Gina also talk about the importance of mentorship, lessons learned from PRSSA and Gina and Megan’s tips and tricks for battling imposter syndrome.   Additional information: To learn more about Champions for PRSSA: Learn about Champions for PRSSA Champions for PRSSA   To connect with Gina: Gina Pesko Laughlin | LinkedIn   To connect with PRSSA National: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn   To connect with Megan vanVollenhoven, Vice President of Career Services ’24-25 vpcareerservices@prsa.org Megan vanVollenhoven | LinkedIn   To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org  Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn

Join Ro Lane, the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, sit down with Milagros Orcoyen, the PRSSA National President, to talk about how powerful PRSSA can be (as a member, as someone involved in your local board, and on National Committee), and her personal triumphs and tribulations throughout her PRSSA journey. This episode will leave you feeling inspired, insightful, and ready to become a part of the power of PRSSA, and the change we all bring for good in our opportunities.    Additional information:   To learn more about PRSSA’s initiatives and the most up-to-date resources: PRSSA National Linktree   To learn more about the Tools for Chapter Leaders page:  Tools for Chapter Leaders    To connect with Milagros, the PRSSA National President ‘24-25: nationalpresident@prsa.org  Milagros Orcoyen | LinkedIn   To connect with PRSSA National: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn   To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org  Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn

Join Ro Lane, the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, and Uyen Ngo, the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI), as they talk about the why behind BEDI. In this episode, Ro and Uyen talk about why belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion are so important—as students and future professionals—and how we can promote and build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and equity in the PR workforce. If you want to know more about BEDI, how to get involved with PRSSA National BEDI initiatives, or how you can be a champion for the future, this episode will be perfect for you.   To learn more about PRSSA’s initiatives for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inlclusion: Diversity & Inclusion | Equity in Public Relations | PRSSA | PRSA   To connect with Uyen, Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI) ‘24-25: vpdiversity@prsa.org Uyen Ngo | LinkedIn   To connect with PRSSA National: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn   To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org  Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn

Join Alicia Caracciolo, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Events and Fundraising, and Kelly Davis, APR, Fellow PRSA, the University of South Carolina PRSSA Chapter Faculty Adviser, while they discuss the lessons learned from hosting multiple District Conferences. In this episode, Alicia and Kelly talk about the experience students gain from learning how to host these events, the creativity you can bring to a District Conference, and some of the processes to get there. If you or your Chapter are interested in hosting a District Conference, this is the episode for you!   Additional Information:    To learn more about District Conferences: District Conferences | Network With Local PR Pros | PRSSA | PRSA   To apply to host a Spring 2025 District Conference: PRSSA Spring 2025 District Conference — Hosting Application   To connect with Alicia, Vice President of Events and Fundraising ‘24-25:  vpevents@prsa.org  Alicia Caracciolo | LinkedIn   To connect with PRSSA National:  Facebook X (formerly Twitter)  Instagram LinkedIn   To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org Ro Lane | LinkedIn

Join Ro Lane, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, and Leslie Mendez, the PRSSA ICON 2024 Conference Coordinator, in a conversation about all things ICON! In this episode, Ro and Leslie talk about Leslie’s experience coming into coordinating ICON, exciting details about the conference and the area, and more!  Additional Information:    To learn more about ICON: PRSSA ICON 2024   For all your ICON fundraising needs and interests: FUNdraising Playbook and Sponsorship Guide   To connect with Leslie and her Chapter:  Leslie Mendez | LinkedIn California State Fullerton PRSSA | Instagram   To connect with PRSSA National:  Facebook X (formerly Twitter)  Instagram LinkedIn    To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25: vpbrandengagement@prsa.org Ro Lane | LinkedIn

Teo Landoni, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Uyen Ngo, the 2024-2025 National PRSSA Vice President for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, interview Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair. In this episode, Joseph talks about his journey as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as a public relations professional.

Ava Kendrena, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President of Member Services interviews two students from the University of Mississippi. They discuss their PRSSA District Conference - IMC Connect, focusing on their high school outreach initiative and its importance.  

Dianne Danowski Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, PRSSA National Vice President of Brand Engagement. Danowski Smith shares her professional journey leading to owning a PR agency - Publix Northwest and provides insight into how PRSA membership impacted her life and career. 

Oakley Weddle, PRSSA national vice president of chapter development, interviews three winners of the Pacesetter Award that recognizes a Chapter's success in the areas of membership, national participation and Chapter development. The three guests from Marist University, Kennesaw University and Ohio State University share their tips and strategies of developing their chapters and keeping their Members engaged. 

Dr. Maria Elles Scott, PR professional and educator is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Dr. Scott shares her career journey and insights of working in sports and entertainment PR, as well as advice for students hoping to pursue careers in those industries.