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About the OC/PRSA Diversity Committee
The Orange County Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America affirms that diversity must become a smart business practice utilized in our association and within our organizations. Our goals include educating our members about the value of a diverse workforce as well as about the merits of including a multi-cultural practice in their business plans.
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, Orange County residents included 64.8 percent white, 30.8 percent Latino, 13.6 percent Asian, 1.7 percent African-American, .7 percent American Indian and .3 percent Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Of those residents, 29.9 percent were foreign born while 41.4 percent spoke a language other than English at home.
The work of the OC/PRSA Diversity Committee strives to encompass all aspects of diversity, recognizing the importance that social inclusiveness embraces ethnic variety, as well as socioeconomic, gender, sexual orientation, age variety, in a group, society, or institution. By making diversity a priority, OC/PRSA and the profession will mirror the diverse world we serve. This inclusiveness will enrich each of us both personally and professionally.
OC/PRSA's award-winning Diversity Committee has earned the "Chapter Diversity Award of Honor" from PRSA National multiple times, most recently in 2009, 2008, and 2007. Honored for their outstanding efforts in advancing PRSA's National Diversity Initiative and commitment to diversity in public relations, OC/PRSA was first recognized with the organization's highest honor in diversity in 2005. Founded in 2004, the OC/PRSA Diversity Committee continues to strive for excellence in diversity and inclusion at the Chapter and beyond.
The Diversity Committee continues to expand upon its initial success through increased visibility, organizing networking events, outreaching to area public relations students, and providing ongoing workshops on the topic of diversity. Membership in OC/PRSA’s Diversity Committee is open to members, non-members and students.
Diversity Committee Co-Chairs
 Laarni Rosca Dacanay NBC Universal Diversity Communications Specialist (818) 777-9195 laarni.dacanay@nbcuni.com |  Marcie Perez (714) 955-1571 |
