January 22, 2026

NCPRSA Announces 2026 Officers, Board of Directors

A group photo of the NCRPSA board during a meeting.

The North Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (NCPRSA) recently announced its 2026 officers and directors:

  • President: Victoria Moore, Senior Account Executive, Largemouth Communications, Inc.
  • Immediate Past President: David Hamilton, Director of Communications, North America at Lenovo
  • Vice-President: Kristine Neal, APR, Assistant Vice-President, Communications, Duke University Health System
  • President-Elect: Jenny Shields, Director of Public and Media Relations, Center for Community Self-Help
  • Secretary: Mary Cullen, Director, NP Strategy
  • Treasurer: Evan Boyer, Founder & CEO, Leaders PR
  • Assembly Delegate #1: Chris Cowperthwaite, APR, Director of Communications & Outreach, North Carolina Nurses Association
  • Assembly Delegate #2: Darcy Bowers, APR, Wordsmith
  • Assembly Delegate #3: Robin Gaitens, APR, Portfolio Product Communications Director at ViiV Healthcare
  • Director, Programs Co-Chair: Kia Bell, Director of Strategic Communications, Walk West
  • Director, Programs Co-Chair: Anna Beth McCormick, Account Manager, E&V Strategic Communications
  • Director, Awards Co-Chair: Dr. Kalyca Becktel, APR, APIO, Assistant Professor of Public Relations, North Carolina State University
  • Director, Awards Co-Chair: Matt Lail, APR, Public Relations Manager, GoTriangle
  • Director, Communications Co-Chair: Amy Brundle, Director of Marketing & Communications, NAMI North Carolina
  • Director, Communications Co-Chair: Elisabeth McFarland, Public Relations Manager, Armis
  • Director, PR for Good Co-Chair: Kristy Fair, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, Ascom Americas
  • Director, PR for Good Co-Chair: Kiersten Wolf Williams, Communications and Marketing Consultant, Genesis Strategies
  • Director, Diversity Chair: Crystal Kimpson Roberts: Director of Strategic Communications, Durham Public Schools
  • Director, Ethics Chair: Stephanie Llorente, APR, Owner, Prep Communications
  • Director, PRSSA Chair: Katie Spigner, Brand Communications Specialist, N.C. Education Lottery
  • Director, Website Chair: Jeff Reeves, Manager, NP Strategy

Board officers and directors were announced at the 2025 NCPRSA Annual Meeting on December 18, 2025. 

“NCPRSA is more than a professional association,” said Victoria Moore, NCPRSA Board President. “It’s a place to learn, connect and grow alongside peers who understand the evolving challenges and opportunities of our work. This year, our focus is on delivering value to our members through insightful professional development, meaningful networking opportunities, and ways to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. I’m excited to work alongside this incredible board of professionals to achieve this focus and bring lasting value to our membership.”