Thank you to our sister chapter, PRAM Central, for allowing us to attend their virtual meeting!

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"A Day in the Life of an FBI Public Affairs Officer"

Presented by Brett Carr

Public Affairs Officer for FBI Jackson Division

"Media Relations: Insider Tips for Working with Media"

Presented by Allie and Alyssa Martin
 

Alyssa Martin 

Reporter and Ancor for WTVA

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Allie Martin

Tupelo Bureau Chief for WCBI

"Engaging Your Audience with Facebook Live"

Presented by Robin McKinney

Director of Communications for United Way of North Mississippi

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"The Road to APR and Beyond"

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Presented by Liz Densmore, APR

Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications for LEC

"Breaking Through the Noise in Today's Media Landscape"

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Presented by Elizabeth Garrett
PR veteran, author, and owner of PolishPoint Editing

Thank you for another great year, PRAM Northeast! You and your guests are invited to network and enjoy a complimentary coffee and muffin. 

"How Effective Leadership Can Change Your Life"

Presented by Rory Tyer, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of GOinnovation

"Party in an Art Room: How I Turned a Blog Into a Business"

Presented by Amanda Koonlaba, Professional Blogger and Teaching Artist

"Beyond the Bio: How Getting to Know Executives, Colleagues, and Community Partners Can Strengthen Your PR Strategy"

Presented by Kathryn Ragsdale

Manager of Corporate Communications for Toyota Motor North America

"Georgia-Pacific Monticello: A Look into our Summer Safety RPIE Process"

Presented by Jessica Breazeale
Public Affairs Manager at Georgia-Pacific

"50K Giveaway: How United Way Took a New Approach to Fundraising"

Presented by Robin McKinney

Director of Communications at United Way of Northeast Mississippi 

"Summer of 1969"

Presented by Juanita Floyd

Vice-President of Finance & Administration at CREATE Foundation and Author of Summer of 1969

"Gen Z is Redefining Social Media: What You Need to Know"

Presented by Webb Lewis

Digital Content Specialist for the Department of Marketing and Branding at the University of Mississippi

"Your Kind of Beautiful: Three Ways to Win the Wow!"

Presented by Pam Confer

"Psychology of Branding and Its Effect on Decision Making"

Presented by Paul Mitchell

Owner and Creative Director at LikeMind

"Maximum Information, Minimum Delay: Mississippi National Guard Public Affairs"

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Presented by: Lt. Col. Christian Patterson, APR+M

Director of Public Affairs, Mississippi Military Department

Queen's Reward Meadery 

5-6:30 p.m.

Mead tasting and hors d'oeuvres for each PRAM member that attends!

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"What You Thought You Heard Me Say: Understanding Miscommunication"

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Presented by: Nina Strother

Director of Community Relations, Itawamba Community College

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"Using a Digital Megaphone"

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Presented by: Ashley Elkins

Director, Thrive Marketing

"Your Nonverbal: Superpower or Silent Killer?"

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Presented by: Mary Sue Boggs

Executive Director, Fulton Chamber of Commerce

"The PR in Paying It Forward"

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Presented by: Joanna Gaston

Founder, The Kind Cake

"Taking Your Event Marketing to the Next Level"

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Presented by: Sarah Stewart

Marketing Associate, Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association

"How Mature Are You?: Being a Highly Effective Person"

Presented by: Deborah Tierce

Motivational Speaker, Realtor and Leadership Skills Trainer

"Putting a Modern Spin on a Classic Favorite"

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Presented by: Amanda Dove Wells

President of WELLS & CO. and Co-owner of Brent's Drugs in Jackson, Mississippi's Fondern neighborhood.

​"Stepping It Up: Your Ultimate Professional Toolbox"

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Kimberly Speros Rossie, APR

Communication Strategist, St. Jude Research Hospital

"What's in a Name?: Rebranding MSU"

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Presented by: Checky Herrington, APR, Fellow PRSA

Market Research Analyst, Mississippi State University