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Advancing the Profession and the Professional 

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community. PRSA is the principal advocate for industry excellence and ethical conduct and provides members lifelong learning opportunities and leading-edge resources to enhance professional connections and support them at every stage of their career. With nearly 30,000 members, PRSA is collectively represented by 110 Chapters and 14 Professional Interest Sections, and on nearly 375 college and university campuses through its student organization, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). For more information, visit PRSA.org.

Get the most out of your OCPRSA membership and join a committee!

Like any membership organization, the more you give, the more you get! Find a committee that speaks to you and reach out to [email protected] to be connected to the committee chair. You’ll not only build your resume and sharpen key skills to help you move the needle in your day job, but you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with like-minded professionals and build lasting connections, as well as give back to your profession!

Advocacy and Communication; Community Service; Diversity & Inclusion; Membership; Programs; PROTOS; Senior Roundtable; Sponsorships; Students/PRSSA Liaison; YoPro; Mentorship

• Advocacy and Communications Committee: OCPRSA advocates on behalf of the public relations and communication industry in Orange County. We focus on activities to raise the brand, reputation and community of the chapter through multiple channels and platforms.

• Community Service Committee: The Community Service Committee provides opportunities for OCPRSA members to give back to the community, share valuable expertise, gain experience and build relationships. We serve as a resource for PR professionals at all levels who would like to volunteer to make a difference.

• Diversity & Inclusion Committee: The OCPRSA Diversity Committee is committed to weaving diversity and inclusion into the fabric of OCPRSA, ensuring that diversity is reflected through the organization’s business, leadership and communications structure. Additionally, the Committee will continue to promote the value of diversity throughout the public relations industry.

• Membership Committee: The mission of the Membership Committee is to develop new and innovative ways to attract new members as well as retain and support current membership. Those on the committee will provide information on the mission of OCPRSA, assist each committee with programs to help with recruitment, and connect with a wide-selection of OCPRSA’s membership.

• Programs Committee: The Programs Committee creates engaging and dynamic programs for OCPRSA members and PR professionals throughout the year. Committee members assist with recruiting speakers, securing venues as well as food and beverage, coordinating event logistics, and managing expenses to stay within budget.

• PROTOS Committee: Each year, the OCPRSA PROTOS Awards Gala honors Orange County’s top public relations professionals, programs, and campaigns. For more than 40 years, the chapter has celebrated exceptional public relations campaigns and tactics. There are multiple opportunities to get involved within this committee by helping with event planning support, serving as an awards submissions judging volunteer or sign up to be a committee sponsor and gain brand recognition.

• Senior Roundtable: The Senior Roundtable is open to practitioners who have 8+ years experience or hold senior-level positions where they are employed. Agency principals are welcome. The purpose of the Senior Roundtable is to create events that address the biggest challenges facing the Orange County PR sector, cutting-edge strategies and best practices, and advancements in the profession. By virtue, this forum brings together the best and the brightest of Orange County public relations professionals.

• Sponsorship Committee: The mission of the Sponsorship Committee is to connect with businesses and organizations interested in partnering with OCPRSA to help support the organization and build brand recognition. The committee will be responsible for the overall coordination of soliciting sponsorships and raising funds to support the chapter and chapter events held throughout the year.

• Students/PRSSA Liaisons: The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) founded the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) to cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners.
  
  
  • California State University, Fullerton 
  • Biola University
    
  • California State University, Long Beach
    
  • Chapman University 
  • Vanguard University
    
    

• Young Professionals (YoPro) Committee: If you’re interested in honing your leadership skills and owning a campaign from start to finish, serving on the YoPro Committee presents a huge opportunity to grow as a strategic PR practitioner. As a member of the YoPro committee, you’ll work alongside talented OCPRSA members to develop programs designed to benefit young professionals. What do YoPros care about? How do we reach them? Together, the committee has complete creative freedom to address these questions and shape the future of YoPro. Along with growing your portfolio, serving on the YoPro committee allows you to work in areas you may not have the opportunity to in your current position, while gaining valuable guidance from senior practitioners. Not to mention, our brainstorms are a ton of fun! So, join today and help make an impact on the future of young professionals in PR!

• Mentorship Committee: You’re invited to join our YoPro Mentorship Program powered by OCPRSA – an excellent opportunity for soon-to-be and recent college graduates to interact with mentors and receive advice on job navigation, networking tips, career training, and the best PR practices. As a mentee, you MUST be a recent graduate or graduating senior for Spring 2024 -or- have less than 5 years of PR experience and be a PRSSA or PRSA member. As a mentor, you must have at least 5 years of industry experience and be a PRSA member. The program will run from April until October, during which time mentees and mentors will meet via Zoom, phone call, or in person at least once a month for one hour. Mentees, if you would like to register for the program, please take part in our survey to help us pair you with the best mentor for your career aspirations. Mentors, please click here if you would like to get paired with a mentee. Visit the YoPro page to learn more about our exciting opportunities!