Committees

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@harbororg.com) or Jennifer Goulart (jmzgoulart@gmail.com)

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. Contact co-chairs Lori Crouch (lcrouch757@gmail.com), Kylie Ross Sibert (ksibert@retailalliance.com), or Susan Platt (susan.platt@norfolk.gov).

Coordinates chapter programs to promote and create awareness of ethnic and cultural diversity in the public relations profession. Contact co-chairs Leslie Baker (bakerll@nnva.gov) and Cherise Newsome (cherise.newsome@gmail.com).

This committee attracts and welcomes new members and makes sure current members are engaged and getting the most from their membership. Contact chair LCDR Dawn M. Stankus, APR+M (dawn.m.stankus.mil@us.navy.mil).

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. Contact chair Kelly Kennedy, APR (kpmccart@sentara.com).

This committee puts the expertise of chapter members to work helping help charitable organizations in Hampton Roads. Contact chair Nina Ullrich (nina.ullrich@vdot.Virginia.gov).

This committee proposes officers and directors for the coming year. Committee members are chosen by the chapter president in the fall. Contact chair Lori Crouch (lcrouch757@gmail.com).