Name: Courtney Ellett

Chapter: Memphis

Current position: Founder/owner of Obsidian Public Relations

How long in current position: 10 years

First PR job: PR coordinator with Baptist Memorial Health Care

Where you attended college:  The University of Memphis

If you weren’t doing PR, you’d be.., writing novels, spending more time at home with my four kids and learning the fine art of being a domestic goddess (I have a LONG way to go in that department, by the way.)

What is your passion? Telling stories and mentoring young PR professionals

Proudest professional accomplishment: When Obsidian won Small Business of the Year in 2013

Why are you a PRSA member? PRSA is a wonderful professional community for our team here in Memphis, and the organization in general truly helps us remain cutting-edge in terms of professional development and industry knowledge.

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