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Q&A with New ECD Board Member Hyacinth Rucker

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Hyacinth Rucker is a PRSA leader out of Indiana. New in 2024, Hyacinth serves as an ECD Board member. Get to know a little about her.
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Q&A with New ECD Board Member Jordan Ferrell

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Jordan Ferrell is a PRSA leader out of West Virginia. New in 2024, Jordan serves as an ECD Board member. Get to know a little about her.
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Inaugural Address from ECD Board Chair, Jennifer L. Kramer, APR

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INAUGURAL ADDRESS FROM 2024 ECD BOARD CHAIR, JENNIFER L. KRAMER, APR
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Celebrating Excellence: 2023 PRSA East Central District Diamond Awards Winners Revealed!

The anticipation has come to an end as we unveil the winners of the 2023 PRSA East Central District (ECD) Diamond Awards! This year's competition was fierce, with 45 outstanding submissions from 12 Chapters, showcasing the depth of excellence…
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Conversation with PRSA Board Chair, Michelle Egan

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PRSA Board Chair, Michelle Egan, led a conversation with ECD members in a special Town Hall on November 17. Joining Michelle were Lauren Collins, vice president of member services, and Karen Mateo, chief communications officer for PRSA. PRSA's…
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December Message from ECD Board Chair, Kaylin Staten

Dear PRSA ECD community, Happy December, and Happy Holidays! I’m writing to you in the middle of a bittersweet epiphany – that this is my final message to you as East Central District Chair. It feels like I am watching the final episode…
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November Message from ECD Board Chair, Kaylin Staten

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Dear PRSA ECD community, November always brings out introspection and gratitude. On my end, it’s likely due to the start of the holiday season and being able to gather with loved ones for Thanksgiving. I have also been reflecting on the…
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PRSA ECD Awards John Palmer, APR, as the 2023 Platinum Award Recipient

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PRSA East Central District Chapter is proud to announce John Palmer, APR of the Ohio Hospital Association as the recipient of the 2023 Platinum Award. The annual Platinum Award recognizes a public relations practitioner who has achieved…
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“The State of PRSA and the Membership Value Proposition” – Linda Thomas Brooks, CEO, PRSA

By Mark Pompilio “You saw the map of all the PRSA districts,” said Linda, who combined her QuickStart address with an event that day at her alma mater, The Ohio State University.  “I can’t have any favorites, but let me say…
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2023 QuickStart Conference Recap

Review our conference summary below and save the date for 2024 QuickStart: September 14 WE TOOK THE HIGHWAY TO QUICKSTART & FOUND THE RUNWAY TO THE FUTURE Risa Richardson had left Kentucky before dawn and she was still more than…
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Message from the Chair: Fall Recap & Upcoming Events

October 2023 Message from Kaylin Staten, ECD Board Chair Dear PRSA ECD community, It’s now officially fall in our District! As we enter the final quarter of 2023, I am seemingly on track to end the year much as I started it: in a state…
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Celebrating Excellence: PRSA ECD’s 46th Annual Diamond Awards

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By Karah Davenport The 46th annual Diamond Awards competition hosted by PRSA East Central District (ECD) is officially open for entries!  The Diamond Awards inspire communicators to push the boundaries of what defines success and…
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