PRSA Foundation to Host “Diverse Voices” Webinar on May 8th, 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: according to US Census Bureau figures, 18.5% of PR pros represent a diverse population. 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 8th 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 Foundation

The 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 Programs

PRSA Foundation

beth-ellen.keyes@prsafoundation.org

212.460.1412