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