Welcome Kristina Michel, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

On this episode, Kristina shares about her Journey From H-GAC To Auckland.

Kristina Michel is a communications and public relations professional with 14 years of experience, primarily in the higher education, healthcare, and government sectors.

Kristina's areas of expertise include: copywriting, editing, speechwriting, media relations and crisis communications management, strategic communications planning, executive communications, internal communications, reporting and analytics, and marketing. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Print Journalism from the University of Houston and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the International Association of Business Communicators. Kristina is PRSA-certified in Organizational Leadership and Crisis Communications.

Previous organizations Kristina worked at include the National Pharmacy Technician Association, the University of Houston, and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Her most recent role has been as senior writer & editor at the Houston-Galveston Area Council, but in mid-February 2023, she will be moving overseas for a job opportunity in Auckland, New Zealand.

Connect with Kristina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-michel/

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

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Welcome Laura Pennino, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Laura shares about Authenticity and Integrity in the PR Profession.

Graduate of LSU Manship School of Mass Communications; over 40 years of journalism and PR experience. Worked at Edelman in a variety of senior PR consulting roles from 1989 to 1998 and at Fleishman-Hillard from 1998 to 1999 as a senior consultant to FH teams and clients before starting Pennino and Partners in September 1998. Won a Houston Better Business Bureau Award of Excellence in 2022 in the PR/Marketing category. Supporter of non profit organizations that benefit children and animals. Actively involved in fostering and adopting dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.

Connect with Laura at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penninoandpartners/
Text or giver her a call: (713)-419-1776

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

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Welcome Vannessa Wade, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Vannessa shares about Understanding Messaging and Your Role In It.

Vannessa Wade is the founder and CEO of Connect The Dots PR. Often called an “idea oven” and “branding magnet,” she has been featured in magazines such as Black Enterprise and Fast Company.

From working on legislative campaigns, to supporting UNICEF, Wade has been able to help brands position themselves in newsworthy and culturally relevant ways. Her contacts span the gamut across the media and influencer landscape.

Wade is as driven about public service as she is about public relations. She volunteers her time and expertise to various civic organizations including Kids Meals and The Sickle Cell Marc Thomas Foundation. She serves as Diversity Chair for PRSA Houston, Executive Director of ColorComm Houston and has spoken at The Texas Conference for Women and presented at NABJ. In 2015, she created a branding series aimed at helping college students learn how to brand themselves.

Wade is a graduate of the University of Houston.

Connect with Vannessa at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vannessawade
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vannessawade

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations