PRSA Completes Leadership Team with 2 Strategic Appointments, Positioning the Organization for Future Success

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, today announced two key appointments that strengthen its senior team, and position the organization for continued growth, operational efficiency and expanded partnerships. Amber Shaverdi Huston Appointed Chief Operating OfficerAmber Shaverdi Huston, CAE, will join PRSA as chief operating officer on September 2. Huston has more than 15 years of association management expertise and has a proven record of driving operational excellence and organizational transformation. Most recently, Huston served as executive director of the National Association for Campus Activities, where she…

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PRSA Announces Selection of 8 New Members for College of Fellows

 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, Stagwell vice chair and Allison Worldwide executive…

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PRSA Announces 2026 Board of Directors Nominations

PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community, announced recently the nominees for the 2026 Board of Directors who will be presented for election at the virtual Leadership Assembly on Friday, October 3, 2025. Delegates representing the membership will elect Officer and Director candidates to serve a term beginning on January 1, 2026. Officers serve a term of one year, and Directors serve a two-year term. “Each of this year’s nominees brings a deep commitment to PRSA and a strong record of service to our community,” said Michelle…

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PRSA Announces Strategic Leadership Transitions to Support Organizational Growth and Operational Efficiency

PRSA, the leading professional organization serving the communications community, is announcing a series of strategic staff transitions aimed at aligning the organization for long-term sustainability and growth. This restructure aligns with PRSA’s strategic plan and vision. PRSA is committed to recognizing in-house talent, and new roles are being added to support the organization’s growth into the future. As part of this transition, Jeneen Garcia has been promoted to Chief Programs Officer, where she will lead a newly unified Programs & Events team. Nearly 30 years ago, Garcia began her career…

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PRSA Announces 2025 Anvil Award Winners

PRSA announced the winners of the 2025 Anvil Awards, recognizing the highest standards of performance in the profession, during a ceremony at New York’s Edison Ballroom this evening.  Silver Anvil Awards acknowledge the best strategic public relations campaigns of the year, as well as organizational excellence. Bronze Anvil Awards recognize outstanding public relations tactics that contribute to the success of overall programs or campaigns. This year’s winning entries ranged from campaigns that focused on the response after natural disasters to campaigns that highlighted summer nutrition for kids and solutions to solving homelessness.  The…

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