This is your PRSSA executive board. These are the faces that put in extra hours to plan, organize, and execute a successful chapter, all for you! The board is here for your benefit – whether you are looking for a mentor, have questions about PRSSA, the AdPR program, or PR industry, or just want to grab coffee with someone. Get to know the team that helps PRSSA run smoothly! You can also reach our chapter with general questions at gv.prssa@gmail.com.
Our Executive Board
Alexia Frazzitta - President
Year: Senior
Hometown: Rochester, MI
PR Specialty: Writing, Strategy
Dream Job in PR: Brand manager or an Integrated Marketing Communications Manager
Tina Duoibes - GrandPR CEO
Year: Senior
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
PR Specialty: Project Management, Writing, Digital Strategy
Dream Job in PR: Global brand management
Ashley Moubray - VP of Public Relations
Year: Senior
Hometown: Charlotte, MI
PR Specialty: Writing, Creative Problem Solving
Dream Job in PR: One day I would love to work on a communications/PR team in the film industry!
Kendall Sedestrom - VP of Programming
Year: Senior
Hometown: Livonia, MI
PR Specialty: Social Media
Dream Job in PR: I think doing social for a fun consumer brand I align with
Madi Reifler - VP of Fund Development
Year: Senior
Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI
PR Specialty: Writing, Media Relations
Dream Job: To do PR in entertainment or the movie industry!
Annie Gerrity - VP of Member Services
Year: Senior
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
PR Specialty: Social Media, Event Planning
Dream Job in PR: Working in sports!
Lauren Brasher - VP of Professional Development
Year: Junior
Hometown: Alma, MI
PR Specialty: Writing, Social Media
Dream Job in PR: Working somewhere that allows me to be constantly doing something new!
Dominic Asam - Social Media Director
Year: Senior
Hometown: Trenton, MI
PR Specialty: Copywriting
Dream Job in PR: Music Marketing or Radio
Bridie Tolley - Podcast Director
Year: Senior
Hometown: Chicago, IL
PR Specialty: Social Media
Dream Job in PR: I would love to work in events of some sort!
Our Advisory Board
Adrienne Wallace, Ph.D - Faculty Advisor
Associate Professor, GVSU APR Program
PR Strengths: Digital/Social Strategy, Large-Scale Events, Public Affairs, Crisis Communication, and Community Relations
Jason Manshum - Professional Advisor
Principal, 45th Parallel Strategies, LLC
PR Strengths: Issues Management, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Government Relations, Message Development, Community Engagement, Grassroots Coalition Building, Public Speaking, Change Management
Becky Olson - Professional Advisor
PR Strategist, Belle Communication
PR Strengths: Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Employee Communication, and Influencer Engagement