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SUMMARY:PRSA:    Five Ways To Simplify Messages
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nWould your piece be twice as good if it were half as long? Research says\, yes. \nLearn how to make every piece you write easier to read and understand in this webinar. You’ll learn how to: \n\nUse a cool\, free tool to measure\, monitor and manage readability.\nHit the right target for the length of your messages\, paragraphs\, sentences and words.\nUse simple tricks and techniques for hitting those targets.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: \nAnn Wylie \n\nParticipants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar. \nFree to Members; $200 Non Members \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-the-ada-and-your-content-how-to-be-compliant-copy-2-copy/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T160000
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SUMMARY:Unidos: PRSA Hispanic-Latino Affinity Group Kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:Be part of history as we launch the PRSA Hispanic-Latino Affinity Group — an inclusive\, dynamic space dedicated to empowering Hispanic-Latino communications professionals nationwide. \nJoin us Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, at 3 PM PT\, for our inaugural virtual mixer\, where you’ll connect with industry peers\, share your voice\, and help shape the future of our community within PRSA. This gathering kicks-off a regular series of networking sessions\, but we’re aiming for more than that: it’s a celebration of identity\, shared values\, and collective ambition. \nWhether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in communications\, this event offers a unique opportunity to become a founding participant\, build lasting connections\, and contribute your perspective to the foundation of our Affinity Group.  It’s a great opportunity to connect with industry peers\, share your voice\, and be a founding member of this impactful community. \nLet’s launch something impactful — together. Use and follow #PRSAHispanicLatino to be part of the conversation before\, during\, and after the event. \nTICKETS:\nPRSA Member: FREE\nNon-Member $15.00 \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/unidos-prsa-hispanic-latino-affinity-group/
CATEGORIES:Other Events,PRSA,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:PRSA:   Five Ways To Tell Better Stories
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n\nCould you do a better job of engaging readers through storytelling? \nIn this webinar\, master the art of the storyteller — that’s a job that AI can’t do! \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nFind great stories inside and outside your organization.\nAsk the question in an interview that will help subject matter experts share a story.\nWrite a great story\, as easy as 1-2-3-4.\n\n\n\nPresenter: \nAnn Wylie \n\nParticipants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar. \nFree to Members; $200 Non Members \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-the-ada-and-your-content-how-to-be-compliant-copy-2/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20250612T210528Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA Western District: How to Engage Diverse Audiences During Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:PRSA Western District Virtual Program\nHow to Engage Diverse Audiences During Challenging Times\nJun 25\, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nREGISTER HERE \nWe are excited to bring you one of the most popular sessions at the 2025 Western District Conference as a free virtual program for our members. \nIn an era of rapid cultural evolution and shifting political landscapes\, PR professionals must adapt their strategies to effectively connect with diverse audiences. The current climate\, marked by recent ICE raids and immigration protests\, highlights the urgency of this challenge. This virtual program will explore how PR strategies are evolving to meet the demands of today’s volatile world. Speakers will share real-life case studies on building cultural authenticity and competence\, and discuss how to navigate DEI initiatives in an environment where such efforts are increasingly under scrutiny. \nFeatured Speakers:\n•Adam Robles | Senior Vice President\, FENTON\n•Suzie Bao | VP/Group Director\, IWGROUP\, Inc.\n•Marina Filipelli | CEO\, Orci Advertising \nModerator: \n• Stephen Chavez | CEO\, ChavezPR\, PRSA-LA’s Immediate Past President \nThis is your chance to hear from senior marketing executives who are on the frontlines of guiding organizations how to reach diverse audiences. \nRegister today and be part of the conversation on building more inclusive\, authentic\, and resilient PR strategies for the future. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-western-district-how-to-engage-diverse-audiences-during-challenging-times/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T130000
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SUMMARY:PRSA:  The ADA and Your Content: How To Be Compliant
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThis PRSA Learning Webinar is designed for communications pros\, PR experts and content creators eager to master accessibility in digital content. We’ll cover the basics of digital accessibility — what it is\, why it matters and how it goes beyond just compliance to foster inclusivity in your messaging. \nThrough practical tips and real-world examples\, you’ll learn how to apply accessibility best practices to everything from social media posts to corporate websites. We’ll also touch on the legal side of things\, like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)\, ensuring you understand both your obligations and the opportunities that come with accessible content. \nYou’ll walk away with a toolkit of resources\, from automated checkers to screen readers\, and the know-how to create digital narratives that resonate with all audiences including those with disabilities. By the end\, you’ll have the skills and confidence to make your communications truly inclusive. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the core principles of digital accessibility and their significance in crafting inclusive communication strategies.\nLearn how to apply accessibility best practices across various digital platforms including websites\, social media and multimedia content.\nGain knowledge of the legal requirements surrounding digital accessibility including the ADA and WCAG guidelines\, and how to ensure compliance.\nDevelop the skills to create compelling\, accessible narratives that resonate with all audiences including people with disabilities.\n\nPresenter: \nMatisse Hamel-Nelis\, ADS\, CPACC \n\nParticipants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar. \nFree to Members; $200 Non Members \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-the-ada-and-your-content-how-to-be-compliant/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20250521T193437Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA:  The Entrepreneurial AI Edge: A Shift Framework for PR Success
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n\nTransform the way you approach public relations with practical AI strategies that boost productivity\, creativity and impact. Whether you’re running a solo consultancy or leading an agency\, this PRSA Learning Webinar will show you how forward-thinking PR pros are using AI to stay competitive\, save time and scale their results — all while keeping the human touch that drives exceptional storytelling. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nStreamline and Simplify: Discover how AI can take care of repetitive tasks\, giving you more time for the work that matters most.\nCreative Amplification: Learn how AI tools can elevate your storytelling and content creation to captivate audiences in innovative ways.\nPersonalized Solutions: Explore AI solutions that enhance client experiences\, build stronger relationships and support reputation management.\nThe Shift Framework: Get a proven road map for integrating AI into your PR operations to drive growth\, innovation and long-term success.\n\nThis webinar gives you a clear\, actionable framework to incorporate AI into your workflows — without overhauling everything or compromising what makes your work unique. Walk away with practical insights and a road map to transform your PR practice. \nElevate your strategy\, stay ahead of the curve and discover what’s next for entrepreneurial PR professionals. \n\n\n\n\nPresenter: \nAndrea Gils Monzón \nParticipants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar. \n\nFree to Members; $200 Non Members \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-the-ada-and-your-content-how-to-be-compliant-copy/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:At Breakfast With...Entertainment Journalists and Producers
DESCRIPTION:At Breakfast With…Entertainment Journalists and Producers\nWednesday\, June 11 • 8:30 – 9:30 AM PT\nVia ZOOM \nPresented by: \n \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin us via Zoom on Wednesday\, June 11 at 8:30 – 9:30 AM PT for a dynamic edition of PRSA-LA’s At Breakfast With… spotlighting entertainment journalists and producers based in Los Angeles. \nAs the media landscape continues to evolve\, entertainment coverage is expanding beyond red carpets and premieres to include deeper narratives around culture\, identity\, social impact\, and brand values. This timely conversation will explore how publicists can navigate today’s competitive media environment and craft compelling entertainment pitches that break through. \nHear directly from top entertainment reporters and producers on what grabs their attention\, how they prefer to be pitched\, and the types of stories they’re seeking now. Whether you’re promoting talent\, projects\, or campaigns with a purpose\, this panel will offer actionable insights into securing coverage and building meaningful media relationships in Hollywood’s ever-shifting ecosystem. \nMeet the speakers: \n\nKatie Atkinson\, Executive Digital Director\, West Coast\, Billboard\nJennifer Aguillon\, Sr. Talent Booker\, Access Hollywood\, NBC Universal\nAmy Sugarman\, VP Public Relations and Talent\, and Executive Producer\, iHeartMedia\nLiz Calvario\, Editor and Reporter\, Today.com \nKatie Atkinson\nKatie Atkinson is Billboard’s Executive Digital Director\, West Coast and has worked for Billboard.com as an editor in the Los Angeles office since 2014. In addition to leading fan-facing coverage and breaking news on the website\, Katie also co-hosts and co-produces Billboard’s Pop Shop podcast\, a weekly discussion about the latest pop news and chart moves. Katie previously worked as a digital editor at Entertainment Weekly\, where she co-hosted the Editor’s Hour show on SiriusXM’s EW Live. Before that\, she was deputy managing editor at MTV News and an intern-turned-copy editor at The Detroit News after earning her journalism degree from Michigan State University. \nJennifer Aguillon\nJennifer Aguillon is a two-time Emmy winning producer with over 20 years of news experience in the national and local LA markets. She is currently a Senior Talent Booker for NBC’s Emmy Nominated Entertainment News Show “Access Hollywood” and daytime talk show\, “Access Daily”. She is a first generation Mexican-American. She has produced for “Extra”\, “California Live ”and news shows on KCBS and KTLA. She is creator and co-host of the podcast “Latina Life With Jen and Milena”. She is a member of the Television Academy\, the Academy of Country Music\, the USC Latino Alumni Association and the California Chicano News Media Association. A long-time supporter of the Jenesse Center and a volunteer at Project Angel Food\, she is a proud native Angeleno. \nAmy Sugarman\nAmy Sugarman is a talent executive/executive producer at iHeartMedia. Upon becoming the fourth generation in her family to graduate from UC Berkeley (and as a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority)\, Ms. Sugarman began her career at KTVU Fox Channel 2 in the Bay Area\, launching a 25-year (and counting) career in the entertainment industry. She has long been affiliated with celebrity stalwarts such as Mario Lopez and Ryan Seacrest\, with whom she has worked for more than two decades. In addition to producing television and radio\, Ms. Sugarman has produced many of iHeartMedia’s successful podcasts\, helping to position the company as the #1 podcast publisher in the world. She has served as co-host of pop culture podcasts for iconic TV shows such as “Beverly Hills 90210” and “The Gilmore Girls\,” and created and produced the podcast “Scrubbing In\,” which has won the People’s Choice Award twice. Ms. Sugarman credits her successful career to her time at Berkeley. \nLiz Calvario\nLiz Calvario is a Los Angeles-based editor and reporter for TODAY.com\, writing and editing entertainment\, pop culture and trending news. You can also catch her covering events\, including the Oscars\, Latin Grammys\, Emmy and more for TODAY.com. A Cal State Long Beach graduate\, she has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for a decade. She began her digital journalism career at Variety Latino. Her work has been published in IndieWire\, Deadline and Entertainment Tonight. As a Mexican American\, she makes it her mission to spotlight Latin talent. \n  \n\nDon’t miss this must-attend event for PR professionals looking to stay ahead in the entertainment space. \nMembers: $15; Non-members: $30; Students: $5 \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/at-breakfast-with-entertainment-journalists-and-producers/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T100000
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SUMMARY:PRophet Predict What’s Possible: Beyond the Buzz on Influencer Marketing
DESCRIPTION:PRophet Predict What’s Possible: Beyond the Buzz on Influencer Marketing.\nTuesday\, April 22 • 9 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. EST \nVia Zoom\nREGISTER HERE \nPublic Relations Society of America (PRSA) Western District will host its first virtual webinar in collaboration with PRophet\, “PRophet Predicts What’s Possible: Beyond the Buzz on Influencer Marketing.” Public relations and marketing leaders will unveil exclusive new research exploring why some influencers outperform others—even when metrics are identical. The webinar will examine what really moves the needle in sales and conversions\, and how marketers can harness these insights for 2025 and beyond. \nOver the last decade\, digital marketing has undergone a fundamental transformation. Brands no longer control the conversation— creators do. Consumers now trust peer recommendations more than traditional advertisements\, making creator-led marketing an essential strategy for brand growth and engagement. To better understand this evolving landscape\, we will use this session to discuss our latest research on the power of Influencer marketing in with brands and agencies: findings\, emerging trends\, and strategies that will shape the future of creator marketing in 2025 and beyond. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nLimor Cohen – VP of Global Partnerships\, LEADERS by PRophet\nLimor Cohen is a dynamic marketing consultant with deep expertise in monetizing the influencer ecosystem. She is the founder of LCB Consulting and former executive at Komodo and Lightricks. Based in Tel Aviv\, Limor holds an MBA from Reichman University.\nEran Nizri – CEO & Founder\, LEADERS & IMAI by PRophet\nA visionary entrepreneur and digital marketing pioneer\, Eran Nizri is best known for founding and leading LEADERS into a globally recognized award-winning influencer marketing agency\, and Influencer Marketing AI by PRophet. LEADERS was recently acquired by Stagwell Inc.\n\nThis session will reveal groundbreaking research that debunks common assumptions about influencer marketing. Key finding: influencers who post 10+ stories per day dramatically outperform peers\, regardless of follower count or engagement rate—echoing the power of frequency in traditional media. Learn how this “repetition effect” can revolutionize company and brand creator-led campaigns. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n  \nEvent sponsored by: \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPRSA Western District is comprised of 11 chapters in five western states: Arizona\, Colorado\, Hawaii\, southern California\, and southern Nevada. PRophet is a cutting-edge platform for managing and optimizing influencer marketing campaigns.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prophet-predict-whats-possible-beyond-the-buzz-on-influencer-marketing-what-to-try-amplify-modify/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA's At Breakfast With...Public Affairs and Community Issues Journalists
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA’s At Breakfast With…\nPublic Affairs and Community Issues Journalists\n \nDate: Thursday\, March 6\, 2025 \nTime: 8:30 – 9:30 AM \nREGISTER HERE \nPRSA-LA will host a series of ABW programs for 2025. These ABW programs will be both virtual and in-person. \nJoin us for our first ABW program of the year via Zoom\, At Breakfast With…Public Affairs and Community Issues Journalists on Thursday\, March 6 (8:30 am – 9:30 am PT) featuring journalists and producers covering public affairs and community issues. \n  \nSPEAKERS: \nHal Eisner\, reporter of KTTV 11\, Host of Fox 11 News IN DEPTH and the Fox 11 podcast “What the Hal?\,” and\nRafael Sigler\, Producer and Host of KTNQ’s radio program “Pa’Variar”\nJaqueline Hurtado\, Multimedia Journalist/Reporter for Spectrum News  \nThe panel will be moderated by Rick Garcia\, Senior Strategic Advisor\, Media at Lee Andrews Group\, previous Emmy award-winning News Anchor at KCBS-TV and KCOP-TV\, and Sports Anchor at KTTV. \nWhile elections may be over\, issues of government and community affairs are still at the forefront for many PR professionals and your clients. Join a robust discussion with political and community reporters and producers discussing how to pitch story angles ranging from issues such as education\, immigration\, climate change\, water quality\, police and fire services\, the unhoused\, access to healthcare and more! What matters to these reporters? \nHow can your clients garner coverage in the congested Southern California media market and create public affairs pitches that resonate? Join us to learn more. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n  \nLook out for these upcoming ABWs. More details TBA. \nMay – In person event at Amazon Video – Entertainment – brunch/lunch event \nJuly – Virtual or In Person event (topic TBC) – morning event \nSeptember – In person event – Technology – evening event \nDecember – In person event if it doesn’t happen in July (Climate) – morning event
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-las-at-breakfast-with-public-affairs/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20250129T225350Z
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SUMMARY:Informational Session: APR Study Course
DESCRIPTION:Resolve to focus on your professional development in 2025. PRSA-LA members are eligible to pursue the APR–accreditation in Public Relations. \nIt’s an opportunity to build your skills\, grow your network and get more involved in chapter activities. You’ll also go in depth with strategic communications and RPIE (research\, planning\, implementation and evaluation)\, setting you up to create successful PRism and national PR award entries. \nSign Up for the Virtual APR Info. Session (in partnership with OCPRSA) \nLearn more about APR and the APR Study Session (a ten-week virtual course hosted by OCPRSA to help you earn your APR). \nReach out to PRSA-LA APR Chair Justin Glover with all your APR questions.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/informational-session-ocprsa-apr-study-course/
CATEGORIES:Other Events,PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20241121T211405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T222945Z
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SUMMARY:ABW with Public Affairs and Community Issues Journalists - EVENT IS POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION: EVENT IS POSTPONED\nAt Breakfast With … Public Affairs and Community Issues Journalists\nThis event has been postponed. Stay tuned for the new date!\nvia Zoom\n  \n\nJoin us via Zoom for PRSA-LA’s At Breakfast With … featuring journalists and producers covering public affairs and community issues. Join a robust discussion on how to pitch story angles ranging from education\, immigration\, climate change\, water quality\, police and fire services\, the unhoused\, access to healthcare and more! The panel will be moderated by Rick Garcia\, Sr. Strategic Advisor\, Media at Lee Andrews Group\, previous News Anchor at KCBS-TV and KCOP-TV\, and Emmy award-winning Sports Anchor at KTTV. \n  \nVirtual Cost: $15 for members\, $30 non-members\, $5 students \n  \nMeet Our Moderator \n \n\nRick Garcia\, Sr.  Strategic Advisor\, Media at Lee Andrews Group\nRick is a previous News Anchor at KCBS-TV and KCOP-TV\, and Emmy award-winning Sports Anchor at KTTV.\n\n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/abw-with-public-affairs-and-community-issues-journalists/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:The State of PR Technology 2024 by Prowly
DESCRIPTION:The State of PR Technology 2024\nPresented by\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 9th at 9 AM PDT\nvia Zoom\nPRSA-LA Members: FREE; Non-PRSA-LA Members: $25 each\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nJoin us for an engaging online conversation on October 9th at 9 AM PDT as Prowly and PRSA-LA present “The State of PR Technology 2024” webinar. This event will provide valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of PR technology and its future implications. Here’s what you can expect from “The State of PR Technology 2024” webinar:\n•Discover how PR pros are using data-driven strategies to drive success\n•Learn how industry leaders are proving ROI and measuring their impact\n•Get actionable tips for maximizing tight budgets while still delivering powerful outcomes\n💡 Meet our esteemed speakers:\n\n🌟 Tonya McKenzie – Founder and CEO of Sand&Shores. Tonya is a highly regarded leadership and communications consultant specializing in helping businesses and entrepreneurs tell their stories\, elevate their message\, and build a strong reputation in the media and their communities.\n\n🌟 Tamara Sykes –  Head of Client Content Strategy at Stacker and Brand Communications Consultant. Tamara Sykes is a Caribbean-born PR pro who shapes brand narratives through impactful content and communications strategies. She utilizes her 10+ years of experience as the Head of Client Content Strategy at Stacker and a Personal Brand Consultant for multi-hyphenate women of color via her brand\, Baydian Girl. Apart from developing brand communication strategies\, Tamara is active in the fashion industry\, engages in art projects\, and enjoys spending time with her family.\n\n🌟 Aleksandra Kubicka – PR Evangelist at Prowly. Aleksandra is passionate about sharing knowledge and experience with others. She has been in the public relations and B2B communication industry for 14 years\, in various organizations\, including local boutique PR agencies\, multinational startup teams\, and corporate communication departments of global brands.\n\n🌟 Tony Ferguson (host) – Principal of Society House and PRSA-LA Board Member\, Tony has led successful PR initiatives for Fortune 500 companies\, music giants\, TV/film projects\, non-profits\, and corporate ventures. His ability to build lasting relationships highlights his strong networking skills and client-focused approach.\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, October 9th\nTime: 9 AM PDT\nLocation: Zoom (Details will be sent before the webinar)\n\n🎟️ Ticket Pricing:\n\n– PRSA-LA Members: FREE\n– Non-PRSA-LA Members: $25 each\n\nTake advantage of this unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the state of PR technology and its future implications. Register today to secure your spot for “The State of PR Technology 2024” webinar\, and join us on October 9th at 9 AM PDT for an enriching online discussion!\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nACCESS THE REPORT HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/the-state-of-pr-technology-2024-by-prowly/
CATEGORIES:Other Events,PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T093000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:ABW with Food Journalists
DESCRIPTION:At Breakfast With … Food Journalists \nThursday\, September 26 • 8:30 am – 9:30 am PT  \nvia Zoom\nREGISTER HERE \n\nJoin us via Zoom on Thursday\, September 26 from 8:30 am – 9:30 am PT for a very special edition of PRSA-LA’s At Breakfast With … featuring top food journalists. Discover the key trends\, narratives and PR best practices shaping various forms of food media. You’ll also learn what these high-value contacts are looking for and how to secure maximum coverage. \n  \nRegister today to gain a competitive advantage for your culinary client \nVirtual Cost: $15 for members\, $30 non-members\, $5 students \n  \n  \nMeet our Panelists: \n  \n \n\nNeil Saavedra\, Host\, The Fork Report\, KFI AM 640\nLos Angeles native\, Neil Saavedra\, is host and producer of The Fork Report\, KFI-AM640’s favorite program for foodies featuring chef interviews\, recipes\, cooking tips and tricks\, must eat recommendations and more! Along with the above-mentioned titles\, he is also the Assistant Program Director at KFI.\n\n  \n \n\nBabette Pepaj\, Founder\, BakeSpace.com\, TECHmunch and BakeBot AI Recipe Assistant\nBabette Pepaj launched BakeSpace.com in 2006 as the Web’s first food-themed social network. The platform has introduced many innovations for home cooks and marketers – from branded recipes and DIY digital cookbooks to BakeBot (the first AI kitchen assistant infused with the wisdom and warmth of real home cooks). From 2010 – 2020\, Babette produced the TECHmunch Food Blogger Conference held in cities across North America. She also created CupcakeCamp LA\, BakeCamp and other major fundraising events.\n\n \n\nAmaya Pinto-Hernandez – Acceso Total Executive Producer\, Acceso Total Telemundo\nMulti-Emmy award-winning producer Amaya Pinto-Fernandez has over 20 years of experience in the television industry.  She is currently the executive producer of Telemundo network’s variety show “Acceso Total.” She previously worked at KWHY Channel 22 before joining Telemundo in 2005 as a producer and editor. Her expertise and contributions have been instrumental in the success of “Acceso Total\,” leading it to receive six Emmy awards from the Television Academy. Pinto-Fernandez received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Leon in Spain.\n\n  \n \n\nSarah Mosqueda\, Food\, Art and Culture writer\, Times OC\nSarah Mosqueda covers Orange County food\, art\, and culture for TimesOC\, a publication of the Los Angeles Times. She most recently worked as a staff writer in Food for the Los Angeles Times. She also has several years of experience in the restaurant industry\, including as general manager of Michelin-rated Irenia Restaurant. Mosqueda earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Cal State Fullerton.\n\n  \nMeet Our Moderator \n \n\nStephen Chavez\, Founder LatinoFoodie and ChavezPR\nStephen Chavez is an acclaimed public relations strategist specializing in the food and beverage industry. As President & CEO of ChavezPR\, he has offered strategic communication expertise to renowned brands such as Nestlé\, Northgate González Market\, Alegria Wines\, and others. Co-founding LatinoFoodie\, a popular Mexican recipe blog\, Stephen is a sought-after speaker at prestigious food and social media conferences like TECHMUNCH and Hispanicize\, where he shares valuable insights into Latino culinary trends. His leadership extends to roles as President of the Public Relations Society of America\, Los Angeles Chapter\, member of the Board of Directors for the PRSA National Foundation\, Chairman of the Board for the Latino Equality Alliance\, and past National and Local President of the Hispanic Public Relations Association. Stephen graduated from the University of La Verne.\n\n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/abw-with-food-journalists/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:6 Ways To Reach More Readers
DESCRIPTION:6 Ways To Reach More Readers \nJuly 11\, 2024 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) \n\n\nBoost your open rates\, rev up readability \nEVENT IS FREE TO PRSA MEMBERS. REGISTER HERE. \n  \n\n\n\n\nSome 68% of emails don’t get opened — let alone read. How can you put your emails among the 32% that actually get the word out? \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn six ways to write copy that gets opened and read. You’ll learn how to: \n\nPerfect your subject lines with a new\, free online tool.\nGet opened with the No. 1 call to action for subject lines.\nWrite paragraphs that don’t get skipped by hitting one key on the keyboard more often.\nWrite subject lines that aren’t too long or too short.\nUse AI to make your message measurably more readable.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAnn Wylie
URL:https://prsala.org/event/6-ways-to-reach-more-readers/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20240604T203648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T203712Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA:  PRSA ENS Social Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:PRSA ENS Social Networking Event\nHosted by PRSA Entertainment and Sports. \nThursday\, June 27\n3 p.m. ET/ 12 noon PST \nEVENT IS FREE TO ALL \n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nOur virtual networking event moderated by Chandra Gore of Chandra Gore Consulting presents a fantastic opportunity for professionals like yourself to connect\, collaborate\, and expand your network within the Entertainment and Sports Industry. Space is limited\, so please save your spot!
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-prsa-ens-social-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20240610T231024Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Lunch & Learn – How to Enter and Win a PRism Award
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA Lunch & Learn\nRoad to PRism: How to Enter and Win a PRism Award\nTuesday June 25\, 2024 • 12 noon – 1:00pm PT\nvia Zoom\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThe 2024 PRism Award submissions cycle has been announced: Early Bird Deadline is July 7 and the final deadline to submit entries is July 25. To help everyone get started\, and be ready to submit\, plan on attending this very important and informative session. You must enter to win! \nPast winners and judges who review awards submissions reveal all in this session. Learn how to identify your best work to enter\, how to write copy for the entry form\, select exhibit material (coverage tracking\, social media comments\, attendance\, etc.)\, that will engage the judging panel to push your entry up to the top via a points-awarded system.= \nIt’s easy to attend! This is a remote Lunch & Learn session. Enjoy lunch at your desk while watching the speakers. Our panel of experts will also take questions. \nSpeakers:\nMelissa England\, The Wonderful Company (past winner\, multi-year member of the judging committee)\nSpeaker from Blue Shield (TBD)\nSpeaker from Runyon Salzman (TBD)\nModerator: Sallie Olmsted\, APR – Global Communications Lead\, i.am Money (past winner\, 10+ years judging entries) \nThis session is free to PRSA-LA members and members of the greater Los Angeles public relations community. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-lunch-learn-prism-awards-case-study/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20240604T194709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T195659Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA Storytellers: Smart Brevity©: How to Spark and Spread Better Comms Practices at Your Org
DESCRIPTION:PRSA Storytellers: Smart Brevity©: How to Spark and Spread Better Comms Practices at Your Org \nJune 25\, 2024  \n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (PST) \nEVENT IS FREE TO PRSA MEMBERS \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\nInformation is moving at record speed — creating an indecipherable fog of what’s necessary and what’s noise. As leaders struggle to sort it out\, team goals get misaligned\, culture starts to suffer\, and trust and transparency begin to disappear within an organization. \nSmart Brevity is helping top communicators keep teams connected\, supported and sprinting in the same direction. \nJoin Emily Inverso\, head of content and communication strategy at Axios HQ to learn: \n\nSmart Brevity fundamentals: Learn the research and writing techniques that make it deeply engaging to busy readers.\nCommunication strategy: Get a peek at the “Up\, Down & Around” approach that creates org-wide transparency.\nSmart Brevity before & after: An Axios editor will do a live\, on-screen edit to illustrate the impact this style can have.\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n \nEmily Inverso
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-storytellers-smart-brevity-how-to-spark-and-spread-better-comms-practices-at-your-org/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:PRSA: APR+M Process and Overview: Everything You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:APR+M Process and Overview: Everything You Need to Know \nJune 20\, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) \nEVENT IS FREE TO ALL. REGISTER HERE \n\n\n  \nJoin this PRSA Learning Webinar designed specifically for military public relations practitioners looking to earn accreditation in the industry! \nMilitary communicators who hold the Accreditation in Public Relations + Military (APR+M) will host an engaging and informative session that will cover all the necessary steps and requirements for obtaining APR+M including the application process\, the panel presentation\, exam and maintaining the accreditation in the future. \nWhether you are a public affairs officer or enlisted servicemember\, civilian communicator or contractor\, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to enhance their professional credentials and distinguish themselves amongst the ranks of military PR pros! \nDon’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn from defense industry experts and take your career to the next level. \nSpeakers\n\nCmdr. Beth Teach\, APR+M\, U.S. Naval Air Forces Public Affairs Officer\nSaba Brown\, APR+M\, Secretary of the Air Force\, Office of Public Affairs\, Chief\, Leadership Development
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-aprm-process-and-overview-everything-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20240415T194531Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA Webinar: From Here to Sobriety: The Softer Side of Leadership
DESCRIPTION:From Here to Sobriety: The Softer Side of Leadership \nJune 13\, 2024\n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) / 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (PST) \nFREE TO PRSA MEMBERS. \nRegister Now\n\n\nToo often leaders feel they must be strong\, tough and decisive\, that to admit or show weakness will only undercut them and make them ineffective leaders. That is how Leonard Greenberger\, vice president of AKCG\, felt until he experienced a medical crisis because of years of prescription drug abuse. \nAfter a week on a psych ward\, five weeks in rehab\, 20 weeks of intensive outpatient therapy and more than two years of sobriety\, he has come to understand that all of that is exactly wrong. \nIn this PRSA Learning Webinar\, Greenberger will share these hard-won lessons — how asking for help is a sign of strength; the importance of being present for those you care about most; how being willing to show your vulnerability can break down barriers; the comfort in giving yourself grace; and so much more — so attendees can understand how revealing their “softer sides” can help them to become more effective leaders. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nWhat constitutes soft leadership skills.\nHow to cultivate and deploy soft leadership skills.\nHow to become more effective leaders.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n \nLeonard Greenberger\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\nAccreditation Information\nParticipants with the APR credential earn 0.5 CEUs for a webinar. \n\nLearn more about Accreditation.
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-webinar-from-here-to-sobriety-the-softer-side-of-leadership/
CATEGORIES:PRSA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:The Museum of Public Relations: Pride\, Prejudice\, and Politics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 6\, 2024\, 6pm ET / 3PM PST\nCo-produced with PRSA\n \nREGISTER for this event over ZOOM  \nAdmission is FREE \n  \nPride\, Prejudice\, and Politics\nCommunicators face a challenging environment this Pride season. While enjoying increasingly diverse representations of LGBTQ people in media\, culture\, and politics\, we are also under unrelenting attack at the legislative level in many states\, and many of our most vulnerable are being targeted in schools\, religious institutions\, libraries\, and more. A new generation of LGBTQ youth is both more visible and empowered than ever before—and also the target of these attacks. \nHow can communicators tell the stories of LGBTQ people in an environment that is so divisive and consumed by misinformation? How do corporate supporters and other allies navigate the increasingly loud and organized backlash that can come with supporting LGBTQ causes? Join a panel of PR and communications experts and advocates to discuss Pride 2024 and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOST Cathy Renna (she/her)\,\nCommunication Director\, National LGBTQ Task Force \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKEYNOTE Sandra Perez (she/her)\, Executive Director\, NYC Pride | Heritage of Pride \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaeve DuVally (she/her)\, Principal\, Glasheen & Co. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Slaughter (he/him)\, Corporate Communications Strategist\, Amazon \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/the-museum-of-public-relations-pride-prejudice-and-politics-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Other Events,PRSA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20231011T223454Z
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA's Young Professionals Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA YP Office Hour\nWednesday\, November 8\n4 pm. – 5 p.m.\nZOOM Meeting ID: bit.ly/YPOFFICEHOUR \n  \nJoin us for PRSA-LA’s Young Professionals Office Hour\, an opportunity for young professionals or any individual who is starting a career in public relations to ask questions about the industry\, meet others\, or learn about resources. The Office Hour is much like seeing a professor at a specific time available to students\, and now it’s available for young professionals. \nIf you have team members or friends who could benefit from dropping by during the Office Hour\, pass along the information. \nZOOM Meeting ID: bit.ly/YPOFFICEHOUR \nThis is a free virtual event perfect for anyone starting their career in the PR field. \n  \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-las-young-professionals-office-hour/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T202908Z
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SUMMARY:At Breakfast With (ABW) Health Journalists
DESCRIPTION:AT BREAKFAST WITH (ABW) HEALTH JOURNALISTS \nVia Zoom \n8 am\, Thursday\, August 24 \n$15 for PRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, and BPRS-LA members  |  $30 for non-members  |  $5 PRSSA students \nSponsored by: \n   \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n \n  \nSpeakers: \nKathleen Doheny  \n \nKathleen Doheny is a Los Angeles-based independent journalist\, specializing in health\, behavior\, fitness\, and lifestyle stories. She reports for WebMD\, Medscape\, MD Edge\, Psycom.net\,  Practical Pain Management\, Senior Planet/affiliated with AARP\, NextAvenue.org and other sites. She is a mom\, mother-in-law and proud and happy Mimi who likes to hike\, jog and shop. Current fitness motivation: keeping up with 2 energetic grandchildren. \n  \nDenise Dador \n \nDenise Dador is the Eyewitness News Health Specialist whose “Circle of Health” reports can be seen on ABC7 Eyewitness News at 3 p.m.\, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. \nSince joining ABC7 in 1998\, Denise’s mission has been to help Southern Californians improve their lives with timely medical information and advice. Through her reports\, L.A’s top medical experts become accessible and relatable. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic\, her stories played a pivotal role in helping Angelenos navigate their changing world. Besides volunteering to help groups that fund medical research and patient care\, Denise also represents KABC in her work with various Asian Pacific Islander and Filipino- American community organizations. \nDenise grew up in San Francisco. She attended Long Island University in Brooklyn and graduated from Mills College with a degree in communication.  At WXYZ-TV in Detroit\, she anchored the weekend news and hosted a weekly talk show. At KMPH in Fresno\, she was the main anchor of their 10pm news. \nDenise has received numerous journalism and community service awards including national recognition for her work with Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches. She received Emmy awards for News Feature Reporting and Outstanding Children’s Programming. \nOutside of work\, Denise is a wife and mother of a teen-aged son and daughter who both have big dreams. While she would like to say she is an avid runner or skier\, streaming historical documentaries and period dramas has become her latest obsession. \n  \nRobert Garrova \n \nRobert covers mental health at a time when L.A. — and the nation — is failing people who live with a serious mental illness. The L.A. County jail system is the de-facto mental health institution for our region\, and people who want help with their mental health often can’t get it\, even if they can afford it. He’ll work to help Angelenos understand how we got here and what reforms aim to change things. He’ll do this through the stories of people struggling with their own mental health and those trying to get care for a loved one. \nHis reporting has taken him to the edge of wildfires in California\, the White Mountains of New Hampshire\, steps away from a robot that’s now exploring Mars\, and into the homes of countless Angelenos. \nRobert has had many jobs in radio. He used to help produce and direct the flagship show for Marketplace\, a daily business and economic news show. He also spent a couple of years in the Northeast working as a reporter. He found his love of audio journalism while interning on LAist’s (formerly KPCC’s) Off-Ramp in 2013. \nHe was born and raised in SoCal. He is most proud when his journalism can help raise the voices of people struggling in this beautiful region stricken by inequality. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/23074/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:State of PR Technology 2023 Presented by Prowly
DESCRIPTION:The State of PR Technology 2023″ Webinar \nPresented by Prowly \n \nWednesday\, July 19th at Noon PT \nvia Zoom\n \nPRSA-LA Members: FREE; Non-PRSA-LA Members: $25 each \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nJoin us for an engaging online conversation on July 19th at noon PDT as Prowly and PRSA-LA present “The State of PR Technology 2023” webinar. This event will provide valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of PR technology and its future implications. Here’s what you can expect from “The State of PR Technology 2023” webinar: \n\nExplore the latest industry trends and best practices in PR measurement and reporting\, empowering you with the knowledge to stay ahead.\nLearn how to make informed decisions when investing in PR tools and software\, even when facing tight budgets.\nDiscover how PR tools can help streamline tasks and boost productivity\, optimizing your time and resources.\nGain valuable insights into the integration of AI in PR and learn how to leverage it effectively in your work.\n\n💡 Meet our esteemed speakers: \n🌟 Aleksandra Kubicka – PR evangelist at Prowly. With 14 years of experience in the PR and B2B communication industry\, Aleksandra has worked with diverse organizations\, including tech PR agencies and multinational startup teams. \n🌟 Tonya McKenzie – Founder and CEO of Sand&Shores. Tonya is a highly regarded leadership and communications consultant specializing in helping businesses and entrepreneurs tell their stories\, elevate their message\, and build a strong reputation in the media and their communities. \n🌟 John McCartney\, APR – Founder and Principal of Jmac PR\, PRSA-LA Board Member and Chapter Treasurer. With over two decades of experience in PR and marketing\, John has led successful campaigns for technology\, advertising\, consumer\, entertainment\, and media brands. \nTake advantage of this unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the state of PR technology and its future implications. Register today to secure your spot for “The State of PR Technology 2023” webinar\, and join us on July 19th at noon PDT for an enriching online discussion! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/state-of-pr-technology-2023-presented-by-prowly/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:Road to PRisms: Creating Award-Winning Entries
DESCRIPTION:The Road to PRisms: Creating Award-Winning Entries\nFeaturing Runyon Saltzman\, Two-Time Best In Show Winner \n \nThursday\, May 4\, 2023 \nNoon – 1 PM \nVia ZOOM \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT HERE \n  \nFor two years in a row\, RSE’s strategic communications work for the Governor’s Office of the State of California’s COVID-19 communications earned them PRSA-LA’s PRism Award for Best In Show\, meaning their entry scored the highest of all submissions entered for the annual awards. \nHear from the team behind this award-winning work and how they won big\, not only with getting Californians vaccinated against COVID-19\, but with multiple PRism Award wins! \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/road-to-prisms-creating-award-winning-entries/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA Young Professionals Event: Landing Your First Job - What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Landing Your First Job – What You Need to Know\nWebinar held by the PRSA-LA Young Professionals Committee. \nThursday\, April 13 • 6:00 p.m.\nVia Zoom\nREGISTER HERE\n\nWill you be graduating this year? Looking for an entry-level position in public relations?\n\n\n\nJoin the PRSA-LA Young Professionals virtual event\, “Landing Your First Job: What You Need to Know\,” on Thursday\, April 13\, at 6 p.m. via Zoom.\n\n\n\nModerated by Marisol Barrios Perez of Mission Driven PR and CSUDH Adjunct Lecturer\, the Zoom event will feature YP Panelists Melanie Gazazian of TriplePoint PR and Kayla Holley of Maverick Creative\, who will provide information to help you navigate interviews and enter the PR workforce. Scott Pansky of Allison+Partners will share what their company looks for in prospective candidates.\n\n\nMEET OUR SPEAKER PANEL: \n \nKayla Holley\, Maverick Creative \nKayla Holley is a marketing communications professional armed with over 2 years of agency experience in the travel\, hospitality\, nonprofit\, construction\, and education industries. During college\, she lived\, studied\, and worked in Dublin\, Ireland for 3 months where she secured her first marketing internship and more importantly than that\, gained cultural intelligence. \nShe finished her second internship with a marketing communications agency her junior year and was promoted to a coordinator position shortly thereafter. She took client calls between classes and shifts at her second job for her last year and a half of college. Serving on PRSSA National Committee senior year\, she organized and produced several articles for PR Daily\, wrote blogs and hosted podcasts for various PRSSA platforms\, served on the PRSA Board of Ethics & Professional Standards\, and helped create better autonomy within the PRSSA organization. \nKayla graduated with a B.A. in public relations and a B.S. in business administration from SUNY Oswego in May 2022. Since graduating\, she has progressed in her goal of visiting 30 countries before 30\, spending time in Dublin\, Amsterdam\, Brussels\, Paris\, Nice\, Florence\, Rome & Barcelona. In October she left home and moved across the country to Los Angeles. Kayla is now an assistant account executive at Maverick Creative agency\, supports her mom’s bookkeeping business\, travels often\, and volunteers with PRSA-LA. \n  \n \nMelanie Gazazian\, TriplePoint PR \nMelanie Gazazian has been in the PR industry for the last four years with a focus on technology\, startup culture\, virtual reality\, and video games. After her first internship\, she knew this would be the career for her. \nMelanie graduated from USC with a Master’s in Public Relations and Advertising after graduating with a B.A. in Sociology and English from the University of La Verne. She is currently an Account Coordinator at TriplePoint PR supporting accounts like Blizzard Entertainment\, Paradox Interactive and more. \n  \n \nScott Pansky\, Allison+Partners \nScott is a co-founder of the agency and leads Allison+Partners’ Social Impact group. He developed the agency’s proprietary Corporate Socialanthropy™ process\, which helps corporations identify social impact partners and builds the foundation for long-term campaigns that incorporate employee recruitment and retention programs\, internal and external communications\, and cause-related marketing strategies. READ MORE… \n  \n  \n \nModerated by \nMarisol Barrios Perez\, MSPA\, APR\nFounder\, CEO\, Mission Driven PR\, Inc. \nWith more than 25 years of successful experience in communications\, public relations\, and the nonprofit sector\, Marisol creates impact with GRACE\, a five-step process in public relations to transform an organization’s mission. Through her company Mission Driven PR\, Inc. and Nonprofit PR Academy\, she helps nonprofit communications and development professionals generate impact in public relations that align with their missions. In addition\, she provides event management to her nonprofit clients. READ MORE… \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-young-professionals-event-landing-your-first-job-what-you-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,PRSA-LA Young Professionals,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
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SUMMARY:PRSA-LA At Breakfast With (ABW)... Arts & Consumer Entertainment Journalists
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA’s At Breakfast With (ABW)\nArts & Consumer Entertainment Journalists  \nThursday\, March 23    |    8 am to 9 am \nVia Zoom\n \n$15 for PRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, and BPRS-LA members  |  $30 for non-members  |  Free for PRSSA students \n  \nPROUDLY SPONSORED BY \n \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n \n  \nPanelists:  \n \n Tricia Durrant\nSupervising Producer\, ET\, ETonline.com\, \nTricia Durrant has 15 years of experience in talent relations\, booking\, and producing entertainment news. She has worked at E! Entertainment\, ‘Access Hollywood\,’ and currently ‘Entertainment Tonight.’ She is a proud University of Miami Hurricane. \n\nCraig Nakano\nAssistant Managing Editor\, Entertainment & Arts\, Los Angeles Times \nCraig is the assistant managing editor for entertainment at the Los Angeles Times\, running a team that covers movies\, TV\, music. podcasting\, celebrity news\, internet culture\, books\, and fine arts. He previously served as deputy editor for the department\, and prior to that\, as arts editor coordinating critics and reporters covering art\, architecture\, theater\, classical music\, and dance. Since starting at The Times in 2000\, he also has been an editor for the Home and Travel sections. Before Craig moved to L.A.\, he was an editor at the San Francisco Chronicle and the Desert Sun in Palm Springs. He is an alum of Northwestern University. \n \nPaula Ulichney\nPhoto Editor\, The Associated Press \n  \n\nPamela Avila\nEntertainment Editor\, USA Today \nPamela Avila is a journalist\, editor\, and social media strategist based in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Her reporting focuses on entertainment\, pop culture\, and books with a lens often on the Latinx community and the way those topics intersect with social justice issues. She currently serves as USA TODAY’s Evening Entertainment Editor and Latinx Culture Writer. Previously she worked as a social media manager for Los Angeles Magazine\, and more of her bylines can be found in Business Insider\, Hunker\, E! News\, Shondaland\, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. \n \nModerator\nMaricela Cueva\nPresident\, VPE Communications\,\nPRSA-LA Board Member \n  \n  \nVia Zoom   |    $15 for PRSA-LA\, HPRA-LA\, and BPRS-LA members  |  $30 for non-members  |  Free for PRSSA students \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/prsa-la-at-breakfast-with-abw/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="PRSA-LA":MAILTO:executive.director@prsala.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20220914T202357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T201354Z
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SUMMARY:Quality Time with PR Minds
DESCRIPTION:Quality Time with PR Minds is back!\nSaturday\, 10/22\, 9-10:30 a.m.\nTuesday\, 10/25\, 6-7:30 p.m.\nvia Zoom\nRSVP HERE\n  \nQuality Time with PR Minds is a one-day community service opportunity for PR professionals\, presented in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Management. \nNow celebrating its 18th anniversary\, this annual event brings together professional volunteers and local nonprofits for one-on-one counseling.\nThis year we are excited to offer a Spanish language option to the nonprofits that join. \nThis is a great opportunity to give back to the organizations that make Los Angeles a great place to live and work and is a unique venue for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Gain insight as you team up with other PR professionals and nonprofits for productive brainstorming sessions. \nAll PR\, communications and marketing professionals with at least two years of experience from anywhere in Southern California are welcome to volunteer. No experience working with nonprofits? No worries! You’ll be teamed up with other professionals to help come up with great ideas. \nUse your creative thinking and problem-solving skills to help local nonprofits with their communication challenges! \nPR pro volunteers will be able to register for either session or both! \n  \nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS: \nSAT. OCT 22: 9 AM \nJoe Marchelewski\, AIJ Communications \nFor more than 22 years\, Joe Marchelewski has worked for public relations agencies\, law firms\, small businesses\, and large companies\, handling all aspects of media relations\, marketing\, knowledge management\, market analysis\, public relations\, website development\, online marketing\, trade show coordination\, event planning\, advertising and communications. \nFor the last 19 years\, Joe has been employed by some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world\, working hand-in-hand with attorneys and legal staff on public relations and business development matters. He’s managed whole teams\, run complex media campaigns\, supported senior partners in business development matters and helped build departments from the ground up. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-marchelewski-6576a413/ \n  \nTUE. OCT 25: 6 PM\n \nStephen Chavez\, Chavez PR \nFor more than 25 years\, Stephen has created and managed award-winning public relations campaigns on behalf of governmental agencies\, nonprofits\, and major U.S. brands\, including the California Department of Health Services\, Families Forward Learning Center\, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America\, National Institutes of Health\, National CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and Northgate González Market. \nClients come to Stephen to help solidify partnerships and collaborations\, leveraging his deep relationships with key Hispanic community stakeholders. Today\, his PR consultancy focuses on Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion initiatives\, and philanthropic endeavors. \nStephen aspires to do meaningful advocacy work\, bringing new ideas and opportunities to life. He enjoys leveraging his strong media relations and community knowledge and insights. \nGiving back is part of Stephen’s DNA. He serves as Vice Chair of the Advisory Board for the Latino Equality Alliance in Boyle Heights\, President-elect for the Public Relations Society of America\, Los Angeles Chapter\, and National Board Member of the Hispanic Public Relations Association. A former journalist with the Los Angeles Times\, Stephen is married and a foster dad to a sibling set. \nstephen@chavezpr.com \n(310) 486-4104 \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenchavezpr/ \n  \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://prsala.org/event/quality-time-with-pr-minds-4/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20220914T202417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T201306Z
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SUMMARY:Quality Time with PR Minds
DESCRIPTION:Quality Time with PR Minds is back!\nSaturday\, 10/22\, 9-10:30 a.m.\nTuesday\, 10/25\, 6-7:30 p.m.\nvia Zoom\nRSVP HERE\n  \nQuality Time with PR Minds is a one-day community service opportunity for PR professionals\, presented in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Management. \nNow celebrating its 18th anniversary\, this annual event brings together professional volunteers and local nonprofits for one-on-one counseling.\nThis year we are excited to offer a Spanish language option to the nonprofits that join. \nThis is a great opportunity to give back to the organizations that make Los Angeles a great place to live and work and is a unique venue for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Gain insight as you team up with other PR professionals and nonprofits for productive brainstorming sessions. \nAll PR\, communications and marketing professionals with at least two years of experience from anywhere in Southern California are welcome to volunteer. No experience working with nonprofits? No worries! You’ll be teamed up with other professionals to help come up with great ideas. \nUse your creative thinking and problem-solving skills to help local nonprofits with their communication challenges! \nPR pro volunteers will be able to register for either session or both! \n  \nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS: \nSAT. OCT 22: 9 AM \nJoe Marchelewski\, AIJ Communications \nFor more than 22 years\, Joe Marchelewski has worked for public relations agencies\, law firms\, small businesses\, and large companies\, handling all aspects of media relations\, marketing\, knowledge management\, market analysis\, public relations\, website development\, online marketing\, trade show coordination\, event planning\, advertising and communications. \nFor the last 19 years\, Joe has been employed by some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world\, working hand-in-hand with attorneys and legal staff on public relations and business development matters. He’s managed whole teams\, run complex media campaigns\, supported senior partners in business development matters and helped build departments from the ground up. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-marchelewski-6576a413/ \n  \nTUE. OCT 25: 6 PM\n \nStephen Chavez\, Chavez PR \nFor more than 25 years\, Stephen has created and managed award-winning public relations campaigns on behalf of governmental agencies\, nonprofits\, and major U.S. brands\, including the California Department of Health Services\, Families Forward Learning Center\, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America\, National Institutes of Health\, National CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and Northgate González Market. \nClients come to Stephen to help solidify partnerships and collaborations\, leveraging his deep relationships with key Hispanic community stakeholders. Today\, his PR consultancy focuses on Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion initiatives\, and philanthropic endeavors. \nStephen aspires to do meaningful advocacy work\, bringing new ideas and opportunities to life. He enjoys leveraging his strong media relations and community knowledge and insights. \nGiving back is part of Stephen’s DNA. He serves as Vice Chair of the Advisory Board for the Latino Equality Alliance in Boyle Heights\, President-elect for the Public Relations Society of America\, Los Angeles Chapter\, and National Board Member of the Hispanic Public Relations Association. A former journalist with the Los Angeles Times\, Stephen is married and a foster dad to a sibling set. \nstephen@chavezpr.com \n(310) 486-4104 \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenchavezpr/ \n  \nRSVP HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://prsala.org/event/quality-time-with-pr-minds-4-copy/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20220622T182933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T194120Z
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SUMMARY:At Breakfast With...
DESCRIPTION:PRSA-LA invites you to a very special “At Breakfast With…” Zoom discussion on Thursday\, June 30th about working with journalists during times of tragedy and global mega-stories that disrupt the “normal” news cycle. We’ve all grappled with how to pitch relatively routine story ideas when everyone’s attention is focused elsewhere\, and now is a good time to get prepared for the inevitable mega-stories that lie ahead. Veteran journalists Alesandra Dubin and Anita Busch will share their expert tips. They will be interviewed by renowned media strategist David Bloom for a candid and insightful discussion\, followed by audience Q&A. \nAt Breakfast With…\nThursday\, June 30\, 2022 • 8:00 – 9:00am PT \nOur Experts: \n  \nAlesandra Dubin\, Travel and Lifestyle Journalist\nAlesandra Dubin is a digital travel and lifestyle journalist based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Good Housekeeping\, Woman’s Day\, Prevention\, Insider\, Glamour\, Shondaland\, Fast Company\, AFAR\, Parents\, TODAY\, Travel + Leisure\, and countless other online and print outlets. Alesandra earned a Master’s degree in journalism with an emphasis on cultural reporting and criticism from NYU and a Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. An avid traveler\, she trots the globe with her husband and their twins. https://www.alicedubin.com / https://alicedubin.substack.com / @alicedubin \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nAnita Busch\, Editor/Reporter\, Mass-Violence Specialist\, President of the nonprofit VictimsFirst.org\nAnita Busch has been an editor and a reporter for over 30 years\, working as an editor/reporter at Deadline\, the top editor at The Hollywood Reporter\, film editor of Variety as well as working as a reporter at The New York Times\, and an editor/reporter at the Los Angeles Times. She has also worked at Entertainment Weekly\, NPR’s KPCC\, and Time magazine. She has received top editorial awards for her work in journalism but is most proud of receiving the Hero Award from the Global Activist Awards in PA and the Courage Award from the National Center for Victims of Crime in D.C. for her work on behalf of crime victims. She is a key co-founder of the National Compassion Fund and recognized as a mass violence specialist and is currently President of the nonprofit VictimsFirst.org. Her family has experienced two mass shootings\, and she has worked behind the scenes on over 30 mass shootings. She is currently working behind the scenes on Buffalo and Uvalde. \n  \nDavid Bloom\, Communications Executive\, Editor\, Journalist\, and Social Media Strategist\nDavid Bloom of Words & Deeds Media is a Santa Monica-based writer\, podcaster\, and consultant focused on the transformative collision of technology\, media\, and entertainment. He currently serves as a columnist for NextTV\, and a senior contributor to Forbes and TVRev\, among other publications. He is also producer and host of the Bloom in Tech podcast and consults on content and communications strategy with an array of clients. He has taught digital media at the USC School of Cinematic Arts\, is a former Associate Dean at the USC Marshall School of Business\, and guest lectures regularly at schools such as UCLA\, Boston University\, Syracuse\, Nebraska\, California State University-Northridge\, Pepperdine\, and Chapman. David was previously an award-winning staff writer and editor for Variety\, Deadline\, Red Herring\, and the Los Angeles Daily News\, and was VP of corporate communications at MGM. Bloom graduated with honors from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. @DavidBloom \n  \n  \nFREE for PRSA-LA members\, $10 for non-members \nRSVP HERE. \n#AtBreakfastWith #PR #publicrelations #PRSALA #LetsShineLA #PRSALA75Anniversary
URL:https://prsala.org/event/at-breakfast-with-9/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151846
CREATED:20220409T002114Z
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SUMMARY:Twitter Spaces: Media Coverage on Rise in AAPI Attacks and its Effect on Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:SIGN IN DIRECTLY ON TWITTER SPACES ON MAY 3RD AT 6 PM PT:\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://twitter.com/i/spaces/1zqJVBrMRYZJB\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn conjunction with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, join us in Twitter Spaces with a discussion on “Media Coverage on Rise in AAPI Attacks and its Effect on Mental Health”. \nTuesday\, May 3rd\, 6 pm PT \nRSVP HERE \nSpeakers: \nSusan Hirasuna\, Anchor  & Reporter\, KTTV-TV (moderator) \nCarrie Zhang\, Founder\, Asian Mental Health Project \nCeFaan Kim\, Correspondent\, ABC News \nConnie Chung Joe\, JD & CEO\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles \nJeong Park\, Asian American Communities Reporter\, Los Angeles Times \nWe will post the Twitter Space link on our Twitter feed. You can then set a reminder or add it to your calendar. Day of May 3\, you will need to log into your Twitter account and tap the Spaces icon (the icon of a microphone) on Twitter’s bottom navigation menu. Go to the search bar to search @PRSALA and then tap “Start Listening” to join the Space as a listener. \nRSVP HERE \n  \nSpeakers’ Bios: \nSusan Hirasuna\, Anchor  & Reporter\, KTTV-TV (moderator) \nSusan Hirasuna is a proud hometown girl. She was born in Encino\, raised in Simi Valley and graduated from the University of Southern California. For more than two decades\, she anchored the weekend news and reported for Fox 11. Susan’s work has been recognized by the Los Angeles Emmy awards\, the Golden Mikes and New England Emmy awards. In 2012\, she traveled to Japan on a fellowship to report on recovery and rebuilding efforts\, a year after the great quake and tsunami. As an anchor\, she’s handled extended coverage of the Route 91 shooting in Las Vegas\, the death of Princess Diana and too many wildfires and police pursuits to count. Susan is a longtime member of the Asian American Journalists Association and served on the LA board for years. Currently\, she is still active with the chapter as an advisory board member. \n  \nTwitter @susanhirasuna \nInstagram @susanhirasuna \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-hirasuna-52b1685/ \n  \nCarrie Zhang\, Founder\, Asian Mental Health Project \nCarrie Zhang is the founder of Asian Mental Health Project Founded in 2019\, the project currently uses social media\, multimedia content creation\, and community events to de-stigmatize topics of mental health\, critical social issues and provide tangible resources. A daughter of Chinese and Taiwanese immigrants\, she graduated from the University of Southern California and currently works as a communication and marketing professional in the tech\, entertainment\, and music space. In her free time\, she loves singing\, making art\, song-writing\, and trying the latest fluffy food trend. \n  \nInstagram @asianmentalhealthproject \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriewzhang/ \n  \nCeFaan Kim\, Correspondent\, ABC News \nCeFaan Kim joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in September 2015. Since then\, CeFaan has covered major national breaking news\, including the Chelsea terrorist bombing in September of 2016\, where he was the first TV reporter on the scene. In 2017 he covered the massive spontaneous protest at JFK Airport in response to President Trump’s travel ban executive order. CeFaan has also reported extensively on poverty in the Asian-American community in New York. \nPrior to joining Eyewitness News\, he was a reporter for News 12 Westchester/Hudson Valley\, where he led the station’s coverage of the January 2015 Metro-North train crash that killed 6 people\, the deadliest in its history. \nCeFaan launched his career in 2003 as a photographer and field producer at NY1 News in New York City. In 2008\, he traveled to Iowa and New Hampshire to cover the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton\, Rudolph Giuliani\, and Barack Obama. He also co-produced Eliot Spitzer’s 2006 gubernatorial general election debate\, Andrew Cuomo’s primary debate in his run for State Attorney General\, and Hillary Clinton’s 2006 senatorial debate. \nHis exclusive story about a woman who died while waiting for EMTs during the “Christmas Blizzard” of 2010 forced the Bloomberg administration to admit the city’s response to the storm had been inadequate. \nBorn and raised in Philadelphia\, CeFaan graduated from New York University where he majored in Broadcast Journalism. He is a former sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves; he graduated from Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy on the Commandant’s List. In addition\, CeFaan is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association and serves as co-chair of its Media Watch Committee. \n  \nTwitter @CeFaanKim \nInstagram @cefaan \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cefaan-kim-275b633/ \n  \nConnie Chung Joe\, JD & CEO\, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles \nConnie Chung Joe\, JD\, is the Chief Executive Officer of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice – LA)\, the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organization for Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders. Prior to joining Advancing Justice – LA in August 2020\, Connie served as the Executive Director of the Korean American Family Services (KFAM) for 11 years. Under Connie’s leadership\, KFAM nearly quadrupled its budget and staff\, with culturally and linguistically responsive services to immigrant families\, particularly those struggling with mental health\, domestic/family violence\, and acculturation stresses. Prior to joining KFAM\, Connie was a public interest lawyer for seven years. She worked at the Housing Rights Center in Los Angeles representing clients in fair housing cases and the American Civil Liberties Union in Chicago working on immigrant’s rights\, reproductive rights\, post-9/11 racial profiling\, police accountability and First Amendment cases. Connie received her BA in Spanish and International Relations from USC and her JD from Georgetown University Law Center. \nConnie is active in advocating for and addressing the needs of API communities. She served for 3 years as the Vice-Chair of Planning with the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON)\, a consortium of 40+ API serving organizations throughout Los Angeles County. Connie was also the co-chair of A3PCON’s Mental Health Subcommittee. She served as the co-chair for 2 years with the API Domestic Violence Task Force of Los Angeles County and co-founded the API Human Trafficking Task Force of Los Angeles County. She has served as co-chair and steering committee member of the CA Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence Network\, which consists of culturally-specific domestic violence organizations across the state working to improve services for the most vulnerable communities in California. Connie has been honored for her work by the Asian Pacific Women’s Center and Asian American Drug Abuse Program. Connie has testified on several occasions before the California State Assembly on Domestic Violence to advocate for the needs of immigrants\, APIs\, and other vulnerable populations in the State. In 2016\, she was appointed by California Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon to the Domestic Violence Advisory Council. In 2017\, Connie was named by CA Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas and LA County Board of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas a 40 Under 40 Emerging Civic Leader. She currently serves as a member of Bank of America’s National Community Advisory Council. \n  \nTwitter @aaaj_la \nInstagram @advancingjustice_la \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-chung-joe-bb84441/ \n  \nJeong Park\, Asian American Communities Reporter\, Los Angeles Times \nJeong Park is an Asian American communities reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Previously\, he was an economic mobility reporter for the Sacramento Bee\, covering how California policies affect the lives of workers. He also covered cities and communities for the Orange County Register. Park considers both Seoul\, where he was born\, and Southern California\, where he grew up\, as his home. He graduated from UCLA. He welcomes recommendations for good hikes\, food and K-Pop songs. \n  \nTwitter @JeongPark52 \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeongpark52/
URL:https://prsala.org/event/twitter-spaces/
CATEGORIES:PRSA-LA,Webinar
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