When I joined PRSSA my freshman year, I knew it was going to be the one club on campus that I would fully dedicate myself to. Entering college as a public relations major, I was looking for a way to enhance my leadership skills, expand my network, and learn the ins and outs of the PR industry; little did I know, PRSSA would open more doors for me than I could have imagined.
As I progressed through my time at Virginia Tech, I continued to grow within our chapter, holding three positions on our executive board over the course of four years. From running for Events Chair my sophomore year, Community Outreach Chair my junior year, to finally being elected as President my senior year— my experience in PRSSA has been unforgettable. It has opened doors for me that I never imagined possible and has created the foundation for my passion for public relations. To say this year has been challenging would be an understatement. Quickly pivoting into planning a completely virtual year, our team had to think fast and adapt. I’m incredibly proud of this year’s executive board for their willingness to work with me to create unique, valuable programming for our members. While COVID brought its obvious challenges, from low member engagement to classic Zoom difficulties, it also provided new opportunities that we wouldn’t have had otherwise. In this new virtual landscape, we were able to bring in unique, high-profile speakers from around the country, from the Senior Global Brand Manager at Lululemon to a Senior Account Executive from Edelman. The caliber of professionals available at the click of a mouse is unparalleled, providing our members with a diverse range of experiences and insight. Being president has been the highlight of my college career, and I will always look back on my time at Virginia Tech fondly. I have PRSSA to thank for getting me to where I am today, and as I enter my career in PR, I am forever grateful to what this chapter has given me. Thank you to our members who came to every meeting, our faculty advisor Dr. Canon for his continued support, and to this year’s executive board for their dedication to our chapter despite these challenging times. I hope you all stay in touch with me in the future. Feel free to reach out via email at [email protected], I would be happy to help any fellow Hokies. Best of luck to Breanna Knotts, our new president, I know she will lead this chapter into continued success. Best, Gabrielle Economos 2020-2021 VT PRSSA President
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Breanna Knotts
5/19/2021 01:04:31 pm
Beyond proud of the chapter you are leaving in my hands. Thank you for all of your hard work, Gabby!
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