About Us

Who We Are
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) empowers its members to succeed at every stage of their careers through a wide breadth of professional development, networking and leadership opportunities. Guided by its Code of Ethics, PRSA is collectively represented by 110 Chapters and 14 Professional Interest Sections, as well as on nearly 375 college and university campuses in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia and Peru through its student organization, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Click here to learn more.
Benefits of Membership
Networking • Learning • Professional Recognition • Industry Intelligence
Board of Directors

David Hamilton
Sr. Communications Manager, North America at Lenovo
2025 President

Van Denton
Director of Corporate Communications, NC Education Lottery
Immediate Past Presidentnt

Jenny Shields, APR
Director of Public and Media Relations, Center for Community Self-Help
Vice President

Victoria Moore
Account Executive, Largemouth Communications, Inc.
President Elect

Mary Cullen
Manager, NP Strategy
Secretary

Mark Hoskins
Senior Communications Manager, Okta
Treasurer

Sarah Hattman, APR
Freelance PR Consultant
Director, APR Chair

Matt Lail, APR
President, Fable Strategies
Director, Awards Co-Chair

Kalyca Becktel, Ph.D., APR
Assistant Professor of Public Relations, North Carolina State University
Director, Awards Co-Chair

Stephanie Llorente, APR
Owner, Prep Communications
Director, Ethics Chair

Kia Bell
Associate Director of Communications, UNC-Chapel Hill
Director, Programs Co-Chair

Kristine Neal, APR
Assistant Vice President, Communications, Duke University Health System
Director, Programs Co-Chair

Kelly Crosby
Senior Account Leader, Pioneer Strategies
Director, Communication Co-Chair


Crystal Kimpson Roberts
Director of Strategic Communications, Durham Public Schools
Director, Communication Co-Chair

Katie Spigner
Brand Communications Specialist, N.C. Education Lottery
Director, PRSSA Chair

Corinne Watson
VP, Ketchum
Assembly Delegate #1

Chris Cowperthwaite, APR
Director of Communications and Outreach, North
Carolina Nurses Association
Assembly Delegate #2

Darcy Dye Bowers, APR
Wordsmith
Assembly Delegate #3

Maggie Bizzell, MPA, MSC,
Senior Communications Manager, Economic
Partnership Corporation of North Carolina
Director, Sponsoship Chair

Anna Beth McCormick
Senior Account Strategist, E&V Strategic Communications
Director, Diversity Chair
