Chapter Committees

If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact us.

Accreditation Committee

This committee encourages professionals to pursue their Accreditation in Public Relations. It helps them prepare to pass PRSA's APR readiness review and exam. Committee contact: Sid Bridge, APR

Awards Committee

This committee oversees our chapter's annual awards program. This includes the Pinnacle Awards for outstanding work as well as our P. Lee Starkey Award for outstanding service, Professional of the Year Award and Rising Star Award. Committee contact: Lori Crouch, APR, board liaison

Diversity Committee

Coordinates chapter programs to promote and create awareness of ethnic and cultural diversity in the public relations profession. Committee contact: Rebecca Hansen

Membership Committee

This committee attracts and welcomes new members and makes sure current members are engaged and getting the most from their membership. Committee contact: Jim Hoeft, APR, board liaison

Professional Development & PROGRAM Committee

This committee plans and oversees chapter meetings, workshops, and other professional development opportunities bringing interesting and timely topics and excellent presenters to share insight with our members and guests. Committee contact: Yuri Milligan, board liaison

Public Service Committee

This committee puts the expertise of chapter members to work helping help charitable organizations in Hampton Roads. Committee contact: Vanessa Coria

Nominating COMMITTEE

This committee proposes officers and directors for the coming year. Committee members are chosen by the chapter president in the fall.