By Amber Carson
Traveling to Boston to network with other public relations students and professionals was an experience I will never forget. To be completely honest, I did not know much about PRSSA when I signed up for this trip to the national conference. All I knew was that I wanted to get involved, and I knew I wanted to do it right away.
Looking to build your resume? Want to add unique campaign materials to your portfolio? Ready to put what you’re learning in class into action? Want to network and make friends in the field of public relations? Well, this is the blog for you! There are many ways to get involved in the PRSSA chapter, but the best way to gain PR experience and hone particular skills is by joining one of our many committees. These committees range from a fundraising event committee to an advocacy and awareness campaign committee. Joining one, or more, of these committees gives members the opportunity to broaden their portfolio of work, boost their resumes, network among peers, and learn more about the public relations field and what it entails.
Learn more about the variety of committee options below!
By Madelynn Wood
The Moundsville Economic Development Council consists of all tours, events, haunted house, and programs involving the penitentiary. It also is involved with partnering with Moundsville Convention and Visitors Bureau. These organizations keep tourism around Moundsville to a very high standard.
By: Karli Gasswint, class of 2014
Account Associate, Consumer Media and Engagement
By: Elizabeth Frattarole
Imagine a rainy summer day turning into one of the deadliest floods in 2016, then suddenly losing everything you own… This was the situation for thousands of West Virginia residents this summer.
Written by: Lyndsey Bowers
For the 2016 fall semester, I had the privilege of partnering with local community organization, Mon County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH). The organization was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, durable place to live. Since its establishment, MCHFH has completed 42 homes, providing housing for over 180 individuals. Since I was participating in a service learning class in the Reed College of Media, I worked with a partner to implement our objectives for MCHFH. Most of our interactions with the organization were with executive director, Shawnda Cook. Despite some initial obstacles, the service learning experience was incredibly positive and allowed my partner and me to develop both professionally and personally.