PRSA Los Angeles Chapter

PRSA Los Angeles Chapter Advancing the profession and the professional. The Public Relations Society of America is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals.

Congratulations to all three of our incredible Sunrise Honors honorees! We’re proud to celebrate Brenda Duran, Dr. Jamil...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to all three of our incredible Sunrise Honors honorees!

We’re proud to celebrate Brenda Duran, Dr. Jamila Cupid and Sandy Shin for their leadership, impact, and commitment to advancing diversity in communications and public relations.

Come out and help us celebrate and support these remarkable women as we honor their achievements at the 2026 PRSA-LA Sunrise Honors Awards.

Link in our bio or go to www.prsala.org

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Rounding out our three Sunrise Honors Awards honorees, we’re proud to celebrate Brenda Duran!Brenda Duran is Director of...
08/27/2026

Rounding out our three Sunrise Honors Awards honorees, we’re proud to celebrate Brenda Duran!

Brenda Duran is Director of External Affairs for Los Angeles County’s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department.

A former journalist and longtime public sector communications leader, she champions multilingual, culturally responsive communications and equitable community engagement.

Her leadership has helped make government information more accessible to diverse communities throughout Los Angeles County.

Join us in celebrating Brenda at the Sunrise Honors Awards on Thursday, September 17, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens.

CONGRATULATIONS, BRENDA!

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today through the link in our bio or visit PRSALA.org.

Our next honoree, Dr. Jamila Cupid!Dr. Jamila Cupid is an international scholar, educator, author, orator, and communica...
08/27/2026

Our next honoree, Dr. Jamila Cupid!

Dr. Jamila Cupid is an international scholar, educator, author, orator, and communications strategist specializing in public relations, digital media, organizational belonging, and equity.

Her scholarship explores culture, inclusion, and representation, while her professional experience spans academia, agency communications, organizational strategy, and leadership development in the United States and abroad.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Jamila Cupid at the Sunrise Honors Awards on Thursday, September 17th, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens.

CONGRATULATIONS, DR. CUPID!

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today through the link in our bio or visit PRSALA.org.

Our next honoree, Dr. Jamila Cupid!Dr. Jamila Cupid is an international scholar, educator, author, orator, and communica...
08/26/2026

Our next honoree, Dr. Jamila Cupid!

Dr. Jamila Cupid is an international scholar, educator, author, orator, and communications strategist whose work focuses on public relations, digital media, organizational belonging, culture, and equity. She has taught future public relations professionals and executives at Pepperdine University, Shippensburg University, and Lincoln University.

Her scholarship explores workplace inclusion, representation, immigrant and Indigenous community voices, and the intersection of culture and digital media. She is also co-author of Who’s in the Room?: A Guide to Public Relations from a Black Public Relations Perspective, the first public relations handbook written by Black professionals.

A former agency professional, Dr. Cupid has worked with Fleishman-Hillard, MWW Group, and MediaCom and has advised organizations and university leaders on communications and culture. She earned degrees from Boston University and Howard University and has studied internationally in Brazil and Cuba.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Jamila Cupid at the Sunrise Honors Awards on Thursday, September 17, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens.

CONGRATULATIONS, DR. CUPID!

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today through the link in our bio or visit PRSALA.org.

We’re excited to begin introducing our 2026 Sunrise Honors Awards recipients!Throughout the day, we’ll be spotlighting e...
08/26/2026

We’re excited to begin introducing our 2026 Sunrise Honors Awards recipients!

Throughout the day, we’ll be spotlighting each of this year’s incredible honorees.

First up: Sandy Shin!

Sandy is an accomplished marketing and communications executive with more than 30 years of experience building trusted brands and meaningful connections. Her career includes leadership roles at Disney, IBM, UCLA, USC, and Braille Institute of America.

As Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Braille Institute, Sandy serves on the executive leadership team, advising the CEO and Board of Directors while leading integrated brand and communications strategies.

Her signature achievements include Braille Institute’s Centennial campaign and rebrand, the introduction of the award-winning Atkinson Hyperlegible typeface for people with low vision, and the launch of Vision Support America to support older adults experiencing vision loss.
Sandy holds an MBA in marketing from USC and a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and is a Southern California native.

Join us in celebrating Sandy at the Sunrise Honors Awards on Thursday, September 17, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens.

CONGRATULATIONS, SANDY!

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today through the link in our bio or go to prsala.org

NEW DATE! Join PRSA-LA for the 8th Annual Sunrise Honors Awards as we celebrate trailblazers and pioneers in public rela...
08/25/2026

NEW DATE! Join PRSA-LA for the 8th Annual Sunrise Honors Awards as we celebrate trailblazers and pioneers in public relations and marketing who are opening doors and advancing inclusion across our industry.

Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Los Angeles River Center and Gardens

Save the date and purchase your tickets at prsala.org or click the link in our bio.

See you there!

Only a few tickets left!The Dodgers are 77–51 and on a roll! ⚾️💙 Let’s keep the momentum going and see if PRSA-LA can be...
08/21/2026

Only a few tickets left!

The Dodgers are 77–51 and on a roll! ⚾️💙

Let’s keep the momentum going and see if PRSA-LA can be their good luck charm on September 9th for our annual chapter Dodgers Night!

Reserve your tickets through the link in our bio or go to www.prsala.org!

REMINDER:PRSA-LA Independent Practitioners Alliance invites you to an important virtual event on:LEAD GENERATION ON A SO...
08/20/2026

REMINDER:

PRSA-LA Independent Practitioners Alliance invites you to an important virtual event on:
LEAD GENERATION ON A SOLO BUDGET: WEBSITE & SOCIAL TACTICS THAT WORK
Monday, August 24, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
Open to PRSA members and non-members

Independent PR practitioners wear every hat, often with limited time and no marketing team behind them. This practical session cuts through the noise with low-lift ways to turn your website and social media presence into consistent new-business lead generation.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Non-obvious, low-lift tactics that improve digital lead generation
• How AI can streamline content creation and lead follow-up
• Practical ideas for professionals with limited bandwidth and budget
Industry veterans Jen Berson, Cynthia Lieberman and Stefan Pollack will share practical advice on using your digital presence to help grow your client base.

MEET THE PANEL
Jen Berson, Founder & CEO, Jeneration PR
Cynthia Lieberman, Founder, LieberComm
Stefan Pollack, President & CFO, The Pollack Group

IDEAL FOR
Independent practitioners, In-house communicators, Agency professionals

SHARPEN YOUR DIGITAL PRESENCE. GROW YOUR CLIENT BASE.

Tickets: Member $15; Non-member $20. Register now at: prsala.org or linktr.ee/prsala

Registration is now open!Affordability is dominating the headlines, from housing and energy to groceries and transportat...
08/20/2026

Registration is now open!

Affordability is dominating the headlines, from housing and energy to groceries and transportation. But what makes one story break through while another gets overlooked?

 Join PRSA-LA in person for our next At Breakfast With… and hear directly from journalists covering affordability, consumer issues, and the cost of living.

We'll explore what makes a story newsworthy, where journalists find their ideas, including the social media platforms they follow, and what makes them engage with a pitch.

 
⏰️ September 24 | 8:30 AM
📍SoCalGas – Downey

Continental Breakfast Included

🔗Register: Follow the link in our bio or go to www.prsala.org

Summer’s not over yet! ☀️Join PRSA-LA and AAJA-LA for an interactive walk through Brookside Park in Pasadena. Soak up th...
08/20/2026

Summer’s not over yet! ☀️

Join PRSA-LA and AAJA-LA for an interactive walk through Brookside Park in Pasadena.

Soak up the summer weather while networking with fellow journalists and communications professionals alongside medical and fitness experts for an important conversation around fitness and health equity.

While you get your Sunday Funday steps in, we’ll explore barriers and inequities in fitness, their impact on health outcomes, and how communicators can help tell these stories through a solutions-focused lens.

We’ll wrap up with a strength-band fitness demonstration, followed by lunch and networking.

📅 Sunday, Aug. 23
📍 Brookside Park, Pasadena

Head over to AAJA Los Angeles page, tag a friend you’d like to join you, and grab your tickets!

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2700 East Foothill Boulevard #209
Pasadena, CA
91107

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