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National Leadership Recruitment

 Become a PRSA Board Member

A Call to Leadership

headshot of Michelle Olson

Serving on the Board as both a director and an officer has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. I had the privilege of giving back to an organization that has supported me and shaped my career development for more than 25 years. During my time as a Board member, I continued to learn and evolve from our members and the experience.

The work of Board members touches every aspect of the organization and influences both PRSA and the broader communications profession. Board members have a powerful impact on our future. Board members’ responsibilities include serving as the public face of the organization; providing strategic and fiscal oversight; monitoring trends, developments and priorities taking place within the profession that may have an impact on PRSA; and collaborating with colleagues on the local, regional and national levels; among many other activities.

Below you will find more specific information on the application process, including open positions and qualifications. The application deadline is April 30.

Thank you for considering serving as a member of the Board of Directors.

Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA
2025 Nominating Committee Chair

 

Application for Officer and Director Positions

 

Leadership Recruitment Timeline

Key Dates

  • March 18: Call for Nominations - Application Opens
  • April 4: Webinar for Interested Director & Officer Applicants  - Click Here to Register
  • April 30: Application Deadline for Director & Officer Applicants
  • May 5: Comment Period Opens / Applications Posted to Website
  • May 19: Comment Period Deadline
  • June 4: Director & Officer Candidate Webinar
  • June 27-29: Director & Officer Interviews
  • September 3: Nominations by Petition Deadline
  • October 3: PRSA Leadership Assembly (Virtual)
How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online by Wednesday, April 30, 2025, no later than 11:59 PM (ET). 

Apply Here

Eligibility and Available 2026 Officer and Director Positions

Serving on the Board provides a critical opportunity for members to take on leadership roles in PRSA and our profession. These include shaping the policies and strategies of the organization, and directly engaging with professionals and students across the country, among other important benefits.

2025 Eligibility and Available 2026 PRSA Board Positions

Roles and Responsibilities of the PRSA Board of Directors, Officers and Liaison

General Responsibilities of Board of Directors, PRSA Officers, and Board Liaison can be found below.

Contact

Romie Ares