Events & News
PRSA Mid-Columbia Events
Most webinars are FREE to dues-paying members of the PRSA Mid-Columbia Chapter. Sign up to become a PRSA and chapter member here.
Upcoming Events
Future Events
• June – August 2023 – Summer Break
• September 2023 – Crisis Communication
• October 2023 – Using Digital Analytics Results
Check back here or visit our Facebook Group for future event information.
Extend Your Network While
Enhancing Your Knowledge
The education sessions highlight new techniques and trends and provide fresh perspectives, punctuated by the opportunity to meet and share ideas or discuss challenges with peers.
Come learn with us – you don’t have to be a member to attend!
Past Chapter Events
Video recordings and other presentation resources, when available, are provided to event registrants only.
Plan Your Communication Like a Jedi Master
May 18, 2023
U.S. Dept. of Energy Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory Communications Manager Linda Isakson
Do You Really Know Your Audience?
April 12, 2023
Sonar Insights CEO Aaron Welling & Sonar Insights COO Sonny Virakpanyou
Building Highly Effective Communication Programs Through Audits
March 16, 2023
National School Public Relations Association Associate Director Melissa Braham
Secrets of Successful Civic Engagement
February 16, 2023
City of Richmond, VA, Office of Strategic Communications and Civic Engagement Director Petula Burks
Foundational Concepts and How to Implement SEO
January 31, 2023
Brandcraft VP of Digital Marketing Chris Davis
December Social & Reception
December 14, 2022
High-Impact Employee Communication
November 17, 2022
Department of Defense News Reporter Jim Garamone
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Communications Division Director Amanda Schoch
Advancing Your PR Career
October 25, 2022
Bechtel Waste Treatment Plant Communications Manager Staci West
Guenther Group Creative Director Kelly Guenther
University of Arizona Communication Department Professor of Practice Carolyn Smith Casertano
July Social
July 14, 2022
American Advertising Federation Tri-Cities + PRSA Mid-Columbia
Find Your Vibe
Digital Marketer & Storyteller Bethany Lee
Framing Up Photography
Kim Fetrow Photography Founder Kim Fetrow
The Metaverse for Communication Professionals
Washington State University Professor Brett Atwood
From Spies to Science: The Universal Lessons All Communicators Can Apply
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Communications Division Director Amanda Schoch
Virtual and Hybrid Events Lessons Learned and Future Trends
GFS Events Founder Gazala Uradnik
Beyond Vanity Metrics
Columbia Public Schools Communications Manager Aurora Meyer
Adapting to a Digital First World: Strategies That Will Keep You Relevant in 2022
October 12, 2021
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sr. Web Programs Manager Rasitha Herath
Building Bridges and Collaborating Across Communities
September 21, 2021
City of Pasco Economic Development Manager Mike Gonzales
Visit Tri-Cities President & CEO Michael Novakovich
COVID’s Impact on Higher Education
University of Idaho Director of Communications Jodi Walker
Eastern Washington University Associate VP, University Relations Lance Kissler
Washington State University Tri-Cities Director of Marketing and Communication Maegan Murray
The Power of Visual Storytelling
Roll & Cap Productions Founder Eric Higginbotham
Focal Point Marketing Partner Derek Nelson
Social Media Marketing Like a Pro
Chicago Title Tri-Cities Director of Sales and Marketing Zac Mason.
Your Communication Strategy Toolbox
Bechtel Communications Manager Staci West
Elevate Your Multicultural Communications
Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council Founder Naima Chambers
Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Interim Executive Director Martin Valadez
Holiday Show-and-Tell Featuring Tri-Cities Celebrities
Artistic Director of Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Justin Raffa
Anchor for NBC News/KNDU TV Tracci Dial
Metrics for PR and Communications
Managing Director of Measurement and Analytics at Allison+Partners Brent Diggins
From Crisis to New Normal
Director of Public Relations and Communications for Legacy Health Brian S. Terrett, APR, Fellow PRSA
Director of Communication and Community Relations for Kadlec Regional Medical Center Jim Hall
Train Your Media Spokespersons
CEO of Tri-Cities Public Relations Mike Paoli
Senior Advisor at Grayscale LLC Consulting Stephanie Hartwig
Talking About Suicide: Our Words Matter
Owner of Starr Bright Suicide Prevention Presentations Kimberly Starr
Adapting Digital Presence During COVID-19
Digital Marketing Lead for Focal Point Marketing & Design Jessica Schumacher
Managing Your Online Reputation
Brand Strategist for Brandcraft Dee Boyle
15 Qualities of a PR Superstar
Hawkins & Company PR Owner and Marketing IMMORTAL Marilyn Hawkins, APR
The Perfect Pitch
Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Editor Kristina Lord, Northwest News Network Richland Bureau Chief Anna King, NBC Right Now KNDU/KNDO Anchor and Reporter Tracci Dial, and Tri-City Herald Executive Editor Laurie Williams
Charting the Future of Media
Editor of The Spokesman-Review Rob Curley
Tackling Public Relations Nightmares
Communication Consultant for Chelan County Public Utility District Suzanne Hartman
Crisis Communications
Executive Director of Team Concepts Training Services Misipati Semi Bird
Create Professional Quality Videos on Your Smartphone
Founder of Guenther Group Kelly Guenther
Overcoming the Challenges of Virtual Collaboration
Senior Technical Architect for Acquia Mike Madison
Communication for Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Sybil Kaufman
Digital Outreach
Visit Tri-Cities CEO Michael Novakovich
Call for Speakers
We’re always searching for expert talent to submit proposals for our presenter database.
Please complete our Speaking Request Form to be considered for our local professional development sessions. If your qualifications and topic expertise match a session we are considering for future programming, a representative of the chapter will contact you to discuss your proposal in more detail.
Be sure to share our call for speakers with your colleagues and business contacts!