Board and Committees

The members of the PRSA Pittsburgh Board serve as the public face and voice of the organization, act on behalf of the entire Pittsburgh PR community, and provide strategic guidance and valuable insight into industry trends. The Board is comprised of industry professionals from across the Pittsburgh region and includes a diverse mix of professionals, including recent graduates, marketing and advertising professionals, and senior managers.

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2021 Executive Board

President | Jordan Mitrik, Brunner

Vice President  | Robin Rectenwald, WordWrite

Secretary | Kristen Wishon, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council

Treasurer | Darcey Mamone, NAMI 

Assistant Treasurer | Brian Ackermann, Health+Commerce

2021 Committee Leads

Communications Chair | Ashley Jones, Red Havas

• Social Media Co-Chair | Megha Pai, Pipitone Group
• Social Media Co-Chair | Gabrielle Payne, Beyond Spots & Dots
• Web Content Co-Chair | Stacey Federoff, Point Park University
• Web Content Co-Chair | Jesse Serra, Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Multimedia Lead | Alex Grubbs, Battenhall
• Graphic Design Lead | Josh Porterfield, Point Park University

Website Lead | Ben Butler, APR, Top Hat

Member Services Co-Chair | Kariann Mano, Red Havas
Member Services Co-Chair | Lily Whorl, Red Havas

Programming Co-Chair | Emily Stock, Matter Communications
Programming Co-Chair | Nelli Tokleh, 9Rooftops Marketing

• Renaissance Awards Co-Chair | Kayla Snyder, Battenhall
• Renaissance Awards Co-Chair | Nicole Tobias, Freelance Public Relations Professional
• PR Summit Co-Chair | Alex Oltmanns, Pipitone Group
• PR Summit Co-Chair | Hollie Geitner, Duquesne Light Company
• Young Professionals Co-Chair | Deanna Tomaselli, The Motherhood
• Young Professionals Co-Chair | Catherine Clements, Highmark Health

Accreditation Lead | Michele Papakie, APR, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Public Service Lead | Jeff Krakoff, Krakoff Communications, Inc.

Student Liaison | Camille Downing, Point Park University

Sponsorship Lead | Steve Radick, BCW Global

Diversity and Inclusion Chair | Taylor Fife, Red Havas