The Independent Practitioners Alliance (IPA) Section is made up of more than 300 small business owners and freelance public relations and communication practitioners.
About
About Us
This Section helps its members grow their businesses by providing best practices, strategies and support. This is done through networking, seminars, webinars, in-person events, resources, and an online community.
Section Member Resources on MyPRSA
How IPA Membership Helps Indie Practitioners
UPCOMING PROGRAMMING FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTIONERS ALLIANCE
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PRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: Jan. 2025
Jan 29, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 p.m.
This IPA webinar series features a variety of topics and speakers focused on “the business of the business” to help you work ON the business not just IN it. -
PRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: Feb. 2025
Feb 26, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 p.m.
This IPA webinar series features a variety of topics and speakers focused on “the business of the business” to help you work ON the business not just IN it. -
PRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: March 2025
Mar 26, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 p.m.
This IPA webinar series features a variety of topics and speakers focused on “the business of the business” to help you work ON the business not just IN it. -
PRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: April 2025
Apr 23, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 p.m.
This IPA webinar series features a variety of topics and speakers focused on “the business of the business” to help you work ON the business not just IN it. -
PRSA IPA Business-Building Webinar Series: May 2025
May 28, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 p.m.
This IPA webinar series features a variety of topics and speakers focused on “the business of the business” to help you work ON the business not just IN it.
How Do I Join?
If you are already a PRSA member and looking to join this Section, please call the Member Services department at (212) 460-1400 or email: membership@prsa.org.
Not a PRSA member? Learn about the benefits and how to join PRSA here.
Executive Committee
Independent Practitioners Alliance Executive Committee
Chair
Mila Fairfax
Principal, Fairfax Image
Walnut Creek, CA
mila@fairfaximage.com
Chair Elect
Leris Bernard
Chief Executive Officer
LERIS Media
Washington, DC
leris@lerismedia.com
Immediate Past Chair
Carol Higgins Taylor, APR
Owner
Bryant Street Public Relations, LLC
Bangor, ME
Secretary
Carla Brown Lucas
President
Brown Lucas Consulting
Tallahassee, FL
CBLucas@brownlucas.com
Program Chair
Wendy Kurtz, APR, Fellow PRSA
President
Elizabeth Charles & Associates, LLC
Orlando, FL
wkurtz@elizabethcharles.com
Membership Chair
Ric Bachrach
Chief Executive Officer
Celebrity Focus, Inc.
Deerfield, IL
Ric.Bachrach@celebrityfocus.com
Sponsorship Chair
Gina Milani
President
Milani Marketing & PR & PRToolFinder.com
Angels Camp, CA
gina@milanimarketing.com
Inter-Section Relations
Philip Tate, APR, Fellow PRSA
President
Philip Tate Strategic Communications, LLC
Matthews, NC
philip.tater@gmail.com
Student/New Professionals
Barbara Burfeind, APR, Fellow PRSA
Independent
US Navy retired
Fairfax, VA
burfante81@yahoo.com
Member at Large (Sponsorship subcommittee)
Kevin Bakewell, APR
Principal
Bakewell Public Relations LLC | PR4Nonprofits
Clearwater, FL
kevin@bakewellpr.com
Member at Large (Membership)
Bart Graham, Sr.
Media Center Volunteer Team Leader
Largo, FL
bart.graham.sr@gmail.com
Member at Large (Ethics)
Krista Terrell, APR
Charlotte, NC
krista.terrell@gmail.com
Member at Large
J.W. Arnold, APR, Fellow PRSA
Principal
PRDC Public Relations
Fort Lauderdale, FL
jw@prdconline.com
Member at Large (Program Subcommittee)
Michelle Young, APR
Agency Principal
Bee Young Communications and Marketing
Tampa, FL
michelle@beeyoungcomms.com
Member at Large
Gina Blume, APR
President
Out of the Box Public Relations
Fleming Island, FL
outoftheboxNJ@gmail.com