New Lipscomb Public Relations Student Society of America president Amanda Priddy, who served as vice president last year, says she has big plans for campus’ chapter of the public relations organization.
“I’m thrilled to be elected president, and I’ve already been working on plans for next year,” said Priddy, who was elected at the March meeting of the group. Priddy will begin her term at the end of the semester, which will run through spring 2014.
“I want to increase membership and make PRSSA an essential part of being a communications major,” Priddy said.“This will include many opportunities for networking, job shadowing and help with resumes, cover letters and portfolios.”
This incoming slate of officers are, like Priddy, seniors Andrew Thetford, who will be vice president, Kaleigh Bueckert, who will be secretary and Katy Holmes, who will be treasurer.
“I’m excited to work with Andrew and the girls, and I think they’re all amazing leaders and forward-thinkers,” said Priddy. “I think we’ll make a great team.”
The team will meet once a month along with their faculty advisor Aerial Ellis. A primary goal is to raise funds in order to send the chapter to Philadelphia for the PRSSA National Conference in October.
The officers also must create opportunities for their members to get involved in the local and national community.
“Our chapter is small, but I think there are so many opportunities in Nashville for us. This year will be about taking advantages of those opportunities,” Priddy said.