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Committees

These are the committees defined within PRSA Hampton Roads. Click the view members link or the committee name to see a list of committee members. If visible for a committee, click the More info to view additional information about the committee. If there are subcommittees, a list of subcommittees will be displayed. Click on the name of the subcommittee to view the members.

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. Contact co-chairs: Sid Bridge (sbridge@harborg.com) or Jennifer Goulart (jmzgoulart@gmail.com).

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Coordinates chapter programs to promote and create awareness of ethnic and cultural diversity in the public relations profession. Contact chair Rebecca Hansen (rebeccahansen@alumni.ecu.edu).

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

This committee attracts and welcomes new members and makes sure current members are engaged and getting the most from their membership. Contact chair Brendan O'Hallarn (bohallar@odu.edu).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAM COMMITTEE

This committee plans and oversees chapter meetings, workshops, professional development opportunities, and our chapter’s annual awards program – the Pinnacle Awards! Contact co-chairs Amber Kennedy (alkenned@odu.edu) and Matty Madden (Matty.Madden@pragroup.com).

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE

This committee uses the expertise of chapter members to help charitable organizations in Hampton Roads. Contact chair Vince Falzone (vfalzone@odu.edu).

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

This committee proposes officers and directors for the coming year. Committee members are chosen by the chapter president in the fall. The chair of this committee is generally the president-elect.