Member Highlight

Marissa is currently the public relations intern for the City of Anaheim and Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic High School.

1. Why do you feel it is important to be a member of OC/PRSA?
Being a member of PRSSA and OC/PRSA is not only essential for its networking benefits, but its learning opportunities as well. Also, OC/PRSA provides members with a variety of resources to grow and develop their professional career.

2. Have you been involved in recent events or joined any of our leadership committees?
I have attended OC/PRSA luncheons and networking events. I want to be involved in events and join the Young Professionals committee as soon as I graduate. However, I am currently on the executive board of California State Long Beach’s PRSSA chapter. I attended the National Assembly in March as the delegate for our chapter.

3. What are your goals as a young public relations professional?
As a young professional, I strive to learn as much as I can about the public relations field from those who have been successful in the industry.

4. What gets you energized about public relations?
Public relations is constantly changing and as a young professional, it is important to stay abreast of these changes. I enjoy the new challenges and opportunities that arise in this ever-evolving profession.

5. Do you have a favorite quote you'd like to share?
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."- Ralph Waldo Emerson

You can contact Marissa Lorenzo at: lorenzo.marissa@gmail.com.