An Elon University Communications student was named to a leadership position in PRSSA.
Elon University School of Communications student and junior strategic communications major Heather Harder was elected to Vice President of Member Services for the Public Relations Student Society of America National Committee April 6 during the National PRSSA Assembly in Albuquerque, N.M.
The 15 students and professionals on the PRSSA National Committee serve 11,000 members across the nation and in Argentina. The vice president of member services assists chapters with recruitment and promotes the benefits of PRSSA membership.
To be elected, candidates must submit an application, deliver a speech and participate in a question-and-answer session with the other candidates. Approximately 109 chapter delegates attended this year’s National Assembly to vote for the new National Committee members.
Harder (first from left in the picture) is the current Elon PRSSA president. Elon PRSSA enhances its 100 members’ public relations education through speakers, workshops and practical experience assisting campus organizations with their public relations needs.
About PRSSA:
PRSSA is the leading organization for students interested in public relations. The Society seeks to advance the public relations profession by assisting future professionals with their public relations education and professional development. PRSSA is made up of 300 plus Chapters and 11,000 students and advisers in the United States and Argentina.