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Missouri Professional Communicators Missouri Professional Communicators is a state professional development organization advancing communications opportunity, equity and excellence.

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) is a state professional development organization headquartered in St. Louis that promotes and advances opportunity, equity, and excellence in communications. As an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) since 1937, MPC is open to men and women who value professional growth and networking opportunities. MPC has partnered with the St. Louis Artists’ Guild since 2014, serving as leader of its Communication Arts Section and offering professional development programming.

Maya Angelou. Muriel Rukeyser. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Amanda Gorman. Throughout America's history, poets have spo...
10/07/2026

Maya Angelou. Muriel Rukeyser. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Amanda Gorman. Throughout America's history, poets have spoken truth to power during pivotal moments in our times. Poetry is a powerful art form, and you can meet three influential poets from our area on Saturday at the St. Lois Artists Guild. RSVP using the email below or click on https://www.moprocommunicators.org/events.

We're starting off our new programming year strong! Let's explore together the Power and Pulse of Poetry on Oct. 10! Det...
09/24/2026

We're starting off our new programming year strong! Let's explore together the Power and Pulse of Poetry on Oct. 10! Details below.

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Mess...
01/23/2026

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Participants will be:
• Alvin A. Reid, editor of the “St. Louis American,” which has been a voice in St. Louis’s African-American community since 1928
• Roxie Mullins, editor of “Faces” magazine, a publication by Metro Trans Umbrella Group
• Terry Bates, director of marketing and communications for the International Institute of St. Louis
• Jacqueline Duty — a Chilean-American author, editor and media executive — will be the panel’s moderator.
There are two ways to attend this free program. The public may email MPC at [email protected] to reserve a seat at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild (12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton, Mo.) or receive a link to view the program via Zoom. Reservations are required by Jan. 30.

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Mess...
01/21/2026

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Participants will be:
• Alvin A. Reid, editor of the “St. Louis American"
• Roxie Mullins, editor of “Faces” magazine, a publication by Metro Trans Umbrella Group
• Terry Bates, director of marketing and communications for the International Institute of St. Louis
Jacqueline Duty — a Chilean-American author, editor and media executive — will be the panel’s moderator. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate media, storytelling, and community-based journalism, her career spans managing newspapers, television, 11 radio stations, and digital platforms. She also is a best-selling author. There are two ways to attend this free program. The public may email MPC at [email protected] to reserve a seat at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild (12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton, Mo.) or receive a link to view the program via Zoom. Reservations are required by Jan. 30.

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Mess...
01/19/2026

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. One of our panelists will be Terry Bates, director of marketing and communications for the International Institute of St. Louis. From media relations to digital content and event storytelling, Terry works to help St. Louis better understand—and better welcome—the people who strengthen our region every day. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications roles, Terry brings deep expertise in mission-driven strategy, storytelling, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on the nonprofit sector. Their work focuses on building clear, values-based messaging, strengthening brand consistency, and creating communications that mobilize partners, supporters, and stakeholders around measurable impact. There are two ways to attend this free program. The public may email MPC at [email protected] to reserve a seat at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild (12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton, Mo.) or receive a link to view the program via Zoom. Reservations are required by Jan. 30.

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Mess...
01/16/2026

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. One of our panelists will be Roxie Mullilns, editor of “Faces” magazine, a publication by and for the trans community in St. Louis. Roxie (she/her) is an editor, writer, columnist and artist with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies and a minor in Professional Writing. In her ongoing column, Roxie's Room, she connects her special interests in games and other storytelling mediums to her identity and lived experience as a disabled trans girl. There are two ways to attend this free program. The public may email MPC at [email protected] to reserve a seat at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild (12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton, Mo.) or receive a link to view the program via Zoom. Reservations are required by Jan. 30.

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Mess...
01/16/2026

Missouri Professional Communicators (MPC) will present a panel of working communicators in its next program, “Mixed Messages: Uplifting Diversity in Communications,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Alvin Reid, "St. Louis American" editor, is one of the panelists. Alvin is one of only a few area journalists to win major awards in print, broadcasting and radio. He is a weekly panelist on the popular local television show “Donnybrook” on Nine-PBS, and “Next Up.” Named "Best Sports Columnist" in the weekly newspaper category for five times by the Missouri Press Association, Alvin also is co-author of the book Whitey’s Boys: A Celebration of the 1982 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals.

This free program is open to all. RSVP by Jan. 30 to [email protected].

Have you given your RSVP for our next program, From Dream to Published: Create Your Kid’s Book, featuring author Beth Ba...
12/05/2025

Have you given your RSVP for our next program, From Dream to Published: Create Your Kid’s Book, featuring author Beth Bacon? Beth will demonstrate how to turn the spark of a children’s story idea into the book of your dreams. This author for young readers will guide author hopefuls through every stage of the creative and publishing process.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Where: St. Louis Artists’ Guild, 12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton
(in person or online)
Bring a new or gently used children's book (one or a few) to swap. You’ll take home a great new read, and the overflow will be donated to local students. RSVP: https://www.moprocommunicators.org/events-1/publish-your-childrens-book or email us at [email protected]

Have you given your RSVP for our next program, From Dream to Published: Create Your Kid’s Book, featuring author Beth Ba...
12/02/2025

Have you given your RSVP for our next program, From Dream to Published: Create Your Kid’s Book, featuring author Beth Bacon. Beth will demonstrate how to turn the spark of a children’s story idea into the book of your dreams. This author for young readers will guide author hopefuls through every stage of the creative and publishing process.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
Where: St. Louis Artists’ Guild, 12 N. Jackson Ave., Clayton
(in person or online)
Bring a new or gently used children's book (one or a few) to swap. You’ll take home a great new read, and the overflow will be donated to local students. RSVP: https://www.moprocommunicators.org/events-1/publish-your-childrens-book or email us at [email protected]

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