Current and former Minnesota PRSA Board of Directors members at the Annual Meeting and Holiday Party held on December 6, 2023, at CHS Field in Saint Paul, Minn.
Minnesota PRSA members in good standing who are interested in making a direct impact on the future of our profession are invited to consider serving in a chapter leadership role.
We are seeking the following Board of Director positions:
Secretary/Treasurer (one-year term of four-year Executive Board track, APR required)
The Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for ensuring the financial health and records of Minnesota PRSA in collaboration with the Executive Committee, Board, committees and our association management firm. The Secretary/Treasurer role is the first of a four-position executive track that progresses to the President-Elect, President and Immediate Past President positions.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer (two-year term)
The DEI Officer is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to all PR and communications professionals. The DEI Officer is the strategic guidepost for Minnesota PRSA’s DEI initiatives. Responsibilities include collaborating with committees to support DEI initiatives, education and programming; providing strategic counsel on PRSA’s annual October DEI Month forum; and representing the chapter at the monthly national PRSA DEI chapter Liaison meetings.
Member of the Board of Directors (two-year term)
Directors of the Minnesota PRSA Board provide the foundation for operating and strategic governance for the chapter. Directors are the focal point for all governance-related activities, considering and approving significant decisions for the chapter. Key responsibilities may include serving as a liaison to guide and provide leadership and support for appointed committees.
Committee and Chairs
Nominations are also welcome for committee members and chairs. Committee descriptions can be found here. Open positions include:
- Classics Committee Co-Chair
Leads the team that plans the chapter’s signature event, the annual Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards which recognizes area communications professionals for excellence in public relations.
- Communication Committee Co-Chair
Provides oversight to the team that conducts all internal and external communications for the chapter, ensuring that Minnesota PRSA members are up-to-date on the latest information on all chapter initiatives, news and events.
- Committee Members
Accreditation (APR) Committee
Classics Committee
Communication Committee
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Events Committee - Social Events & Career Coffees
Member Engagement/Career Center Committee
Student Relations Committee
Why serve?
Serving is an opportunity to expand your professional network and to contribute to the chapter’s strategies and professional development programs.
Minnesota PRSA is focused on continuing to diversify the chapter’s membership and leadership. We are especially seeking individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of color or another underrepresented group to consider board service.
We are in the final stages of putting together a slate of candidates for the 2025 Board of Directors, which will be led by incoming Minnesota PRSA President Betsy Anderson, Ph.D., APR. The new Board members will be elected to their positions in December of this year and will begin their terms at the beginning of 2025.
Interested candidates may self-nominate and should submit a one-page summary outlining their interest, professional experience and current role, i.e., committee service. Please send your information to Ben Saukko, APR, Immediate Past President and 2025 Board Nominating Committee Chair (bsaukko@gmail.com) by October 15, 2024.
Thank you in advance for your consideration in making a positive impact on the Minnesota chapter!