We aim to have at least 1-2 guest speakers at our general body meetings. Guest Speakers discuss all things PR — things relating to their field, what they’re currently working on and profound advice to our members including tips and tricks of the trade. Will you join in on the chat…
February 24, Chat with Jenna Boyer from Hager Sharp PR Firm
Jenna Boyer is a public relations professional and entrepreneur. Eager to learn, Jenna loves a challenge. Currently, Jenna works as an Account Executive at Washington, D.C. firm Hager Sharp. At Hager Sharp, Jenna works with clients that motivate behavior changes of consumers through public health and safety initiatives and throughout her day-to-day responsibilities she implement creative marketing and social media strategies, materials and leading partnership outreach. Alongside of Hager Sharp, Jenna birthed her newest job, ‘The Rising Professional,” LLC which is committed to the development & advancement of well-rounded professionals under 5 key principles: network development, professional advancement, financial planning, community involvement, and health and wellness.
Stay in touch with Jenna and her endeavors:
Twitter: @_JennaDanielle_
LinkedIn: Jenna B
Twitter: @_TheRisingPro_
Blog: Therisingpro.blogspot.com
February 10, Chat with Karen Bontrager from ‘No Fear in Love’ Race
Karen Bontrager is passionate about what she does. Founder, PR-person, and manager of the ‘No Fear in Love’ Race, Bontrager aims to reach the hearts andminds of 16-24 year-olds to aid them in thefoundations of healthy relationships.
The ‘No Fear in Love’ Race is not only promotes the advocacy of healthy relationships but assists in granting a young adult a 1-year scholarship toGeorge Mason University.
For more information on the race, visit http://nofearinloverace.org
January 27, Chat with Tina Beaty from Porter Novelli
Tina Beaty brings a deep understanding of communications, branding, marketing, and public relations – strategically planning to achieve core business goals. Currently, she is Account Supervisor on the Food/Beverage/Nutrition Group at Porter Novelli.
Beaty is currently serving as President of the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR); a frequent guest lecturer for Miami University; and an advisory board member for Miami’s communication school.
She was Senior Director of C. Fox Communications. C.Fox is woman-owned strategic communications agency serving mission-driven organizations. At C.Fox, she led consumer products, business innovators and nonprofit clients on strategy, branding, and tactics. Her clients included vivabox, Travalo, Cook’s MRIS, RBI, CHF International, Sonamba and Massage Envy.
Beaty was formerly the Director of Communications for Starlight Children’s Foundation MidAtlantic – a healthy focused nonprofit with a mission to bring joy to seriously ill children. She was responsible for developing communication strategy and tactics, launching a new brand for the organization, creating strategic partnerships, and producing large scale galas. I
In her spare time, she’s a devoted wife and mother enjoying foods, retail and all things social media.
Follow her on Twitter: @TMstrategy