Save the date for the 2026 Quickstart – Saturday, February 7 from 9am-12pm Eastern
It’s back! Join us for the PRSA Leadership Quickstart, a dynamic program tailored for current and aspiring chapter leaders from all states in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Districts. Designed to equip PRSA chapter leaders with the skills, tools and connections to excel, this training session is your springboard to impactful leadership in 2026. Best of all, this event is FREE.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9am-12pm Eastern
📍 Virtual: Register here! Register by Feb 4.
🎯 Who should attend: Current chapter leaders, committee members and PRSA members aspiring to leadership roles.Schedule:
• 9-9:45am ET – Welcome and Town Hall with PRSA Chair Heide Harrell, APR• 9:45-10:30am ET – Focused Breakouts
– Awards with Maggi Barton, APR and LaShana Sorell, APR
– PRSSA Connection with Melina O’Neal and Katie Spigner
– Engagement with Joshua Belice & Bill Koleszar• 10:35-11am ET – “From Promise to Practice: Ethical AI for PR” with Jim Hoeft, APR
• 11-11:45am ET – PRSA Chapter Leadership Breakouts
– President + President-Elect with Joe Trahan, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA
– Treasurer with Chuck Lionberger, APR + Shawna Berger, APR
– APR with Mark Erwin, APR and Andrea Phillips, Ph.D., APR
– Programming with Scott Sauer + Joe Stabb Ph.D., TE, APR, ACUE• 11:45am-12pm ET – Closing Remarks and Prizes
*Recordings and presentation materials will be made available shortly after the event.
What to Expect:
- Strategic Insights: Gain expert advice on advancing PRSA initiatives, engaging members, and driving chapter success.
- Collaborative Learning: Learn best practices for programming with peers from neighboring chapters and districts.
- Leadership Development: Interactive discussions specifically tailored to executive and key committee roles (President, President-Elect, Treasurer, APR, Membership and Programming).
- New Connections: Build meaningful connections with fellow leaders and develop a support system that extends beyond the session.
Whether you’re a seasoned board member or stepping into a PRSA leadership role for the first time, this Quickstart is your opportunity to enhance your leadership journey and contribute to the ongoing growth of your chapter and district.
Together, we’ll strengthen our chapters, amplify the PRSA mission, and drive professional growth across our communities.
See the slides from the 2025 breakout sessions here: 2025 QuickStart Slides Final
