PRSA Foundation to Host “Diverse Voices” Webinar on May 8th, 2018

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Webinar: Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Communications Leaders to Discuss Diversity Challenges Facing Industry

While it is widely known that people of color are underrepresented in the communications industry, the actual numbers are staggering: less than 23% of PR pros represent a diverse population, according to the PRSA Foundation. To help combat this challenge, a panel of communications industry leaders will participate in the Foundation’s “Diverse Voices: From Advocacy to Action” webinar on May 8^th from 9:30 to 10:30 am ET.The wide-ranging discussion will focus on tangible actions that can be taken to help improve today’s diversity issues. Proceeds from the webinar will be used to directly and positively impact lives through grants and scholarships designed to jump-start the careers of promising students from diverse backgrounds.

Webinar participants include:

- Alberto Canal, Director of Corp Comm at IBM
- Cheryll Forsatz, VP of PR and Corp Comm at Ferrero
- Judith Harrison, SVP of Diversity & Inclusion at Weber Shandwick
- Torod Neptune, CCO & VP, Worldwide Communications at Lenovo
- Vickee Jordan Adams, SVP of External Comm at Wells Fargo
- Steve Barrett, Editor-In-Chief, PRWeek (Moderator)

Webinar Details:

May 8, 2018

9:30 to 10:30 am ET

Free for PRSA Members

$85.00 for non-members

Click here to register.

In addition to the webinar, on the evening of May 9, the Foundation will honor industry legend Lou Capozzi at its annual 2018 Paladin Awards Ceremony, which will be held at the Helen Mills Event Space in Midtown Manhattan. Tickets can be purchased here and donations can be made here. About the PRSA FoundationThe PRSA Foundation is an independent, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization that is committed to promoting diversity among public relations professionals and companies so that they can best serve the public good and address the needs of a demographically changing world.For additional information, contact:Beth-Ellen Keyes, Director of Operations and ProgramsPRSA Foundationbeth-ellen.keyes@prsafoundation.org212.460.1412

Paul Kontonis

Paul is a strategic marketing executive and brand builder that navigates businesses through the ever changing marketing landscape to reach revenue and company M&A targets with 25 years experience. As CMO of Revry, the LGBTQ-first media company, he is a trusted advisor and recognized industry leader who combines his multi-industry experiences in digital media and marketing with proven marketing methodologies that can be transferred to new battles across any industry.

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