Mid-Columbia Chapter of the PRSA

PRSA Mid-Columbia Events

The Mid-Columbia Chapter and PRSA National engage and connect members with other professionals and high-quality programming and resources to advance professional growth.

Most webinars are FREE to dues-paying members of the PRSA Mid-Columbia Chapter. Sign up to become a PRSA and chapter member.

Upcoming Events

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Previous Events

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2024 Events
  • Navigating Turbulent Waters: Using Technology to Enhance Crisis Communications Preparedness and Response – Deborah Hileman, Institute for Crisis Management
  • The Perfect Pitch – Featuring local media representatives Tracci Dial, Stacy Lee, Kristina Lord and Laurie Williams
  • Making Websites Usable – Ryan Risenmay, Washington State University
  • Putting AI to Work – In-person Workshop – Erik Ralston
  • Where Did our Ethics Go? Trends and Considerations – Dianne Danowski Smith and Janet Lee Johnson
  • Breaking Down AI: Overview and Basics – Quentin Krielmann
  • From Data to Drama – Christopher Collier
  • Speech or Talk? – Katherine Brennecke and Sandy Lamb
2023 Events
  • Crisis Communication Tricks & Treats – Angela Billings, Jocelyn McCabe & Mike Paoli
  • Pump Up Your PESO – Kelly Guenther, Guenther Group Creative Director, and Jacque Coe, APR, Jacque Coe Principal
  • Plan Your Communication Like a Jedi Master – Linda Isakson, U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory Communications
  • Do You Really Know Your Audience? – Aaron Welling, Sonar Insights CEO, and Sonny Virakpanyou, Sonar Insights
  • Building Highly Effective Communication Programs Through Audits – Melissa Braham, National School Public Relations Association Associate Director
  • Secrets of Successful Civic Engagement – Petula Burks, City of Richmond, Virginia, Office of Strategic Communications and Civic Engagement Director
  • Foundational Concepts on How to Implement SEO – Chris Davis, Brandcraft VP of Digital Marketing