January 23, 2023

NCPRSA announces 2023 Officers, Board of Directors

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The North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (NCPRSA) recently announced its 2023 officers and directors:

  • President: Frank Williams, President, Pioneer Strategies
  • President Elect: Van Denton, Director of Corporate Communications, North Carolina Education Lottery
  • Secretary: Kati Moore, Communications Specialist, Society for the Study of Evolution
  • Vice President & Membership Chair: David Hamilton, Senior Communications Manager, North America, Lenovo
  • Treasurer: Mark Hoskins, Senior Communications Manager, Okta
  • Immediate Past President: Kiersten Wolf Williams, Principal, Genesis Strategies
  • Assembly Delegate #1: Rhonda Greene, Information and News Services Manager for the Office of Information Technology at N.C. State University.
  • Assembly Delegate #3: Corinne Watson, Director of Communications and Events, Victra
  • Director, APR Chair: Sarah Hattman, Freelance PR Consultant
  • Director, Awards Co-Chair: Matt Lail, Director of Marketing Communications & Public Relations, Verdesian Life Sciences
  • Director, Awards Co-Chair: Kalyca Becktel, Assistant Professor of Public Relations, N.C. State University Department of Communication
  • Director, Programs Chair: Victoria Moore, Account Executive, Largemouth Communications
  • Director, Website Chair: Jenny Shields, Director of Public and Media Relations, Center for Community Self-Help/Self-Help Credit Union
  • Director, Communication Chair: Zach Drennan, Senior Account Executive, Pioneer Strategies
  • Director, Diversity Chair: Ayana Hernandez, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications, Elizabeth City State University
  • Director, PRSSA Chair: Riley Billman, North America Equity & Justice Practice Deputy (Associate Director), APCO Worldwide
  • Director, Ethics Chair: Glenn Gillen, Manager of Regional Communications and Outreach, Western Governors University
  • Director, Sponsorship Chair: Olivia Schlabach, Associate Vice President, FINN Partners

“It is a tremendous honor to work with such an accomplished group of public relations professionals,” said Frank Williams, 2023 NCPRSA president. “Our chapter closed out 2022 with membership growth and a successful, well-attended conference. This year, we aim to provide even more opportunities for our members to connect with and learn from each other. Additionally, we plan to bring NCPRSA to our members by hosting events in multiple areas throughout our coverage area, which runs from Greensboro through Raleigh to the coast. We invite all public relations and strategic communication professionals in this area to join us.”