What’s Next for PRSA? Leadership Assembly Sets the Stage

A new board of directors was elected for 2025. Two PRSA National bylaw amendments were approved. 

These were two significant highlights from the 2024 PRSA Leadership Assembly in Anaheim. PRSA Iowa delegates Dawn Buzynski, APR, and Ryan Johnson, APR, represented the chapter at the meeting and cast votes on behalf of our members.

 Of note, Kevin Waetke, APR, Fellow PRSA, from our chapter was elected as the PRSA treasurer for 2025. Kevin was among other PRSA National board members elected unanimously by delegates.

In a contested race for PRSA Chair-Elect for 2025, Heide Harrell, APR, defeated Jessica Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA. Both candidates had an opportunity to address delegates and give their pitch for why they should be the PRSA Chair in 2026.

The two bylaw amendments passed will simplify the national nominating process for future PRSA board of directors.

Items of Note

●      PRSA membership is holding steady at 18,253. The organization continues its recruitment efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic.

●      PRSSA membership is up significantly at affiliated colleges (7,505 members), which is bright for the future of PRSA.

●      Investments have generated positive gains for PRSA’s portfolio. These funds are set aside to help sustain the organization should there be another significant event like the pandemic. 

Contact Dawn or Ryan if you would like any additional information about the 2024 PRSA Leadership Assembly.