New Mexico PRSA

?? Happy International Women’s Day! ?? Today, we honor the women shaping PR with passion & purpose. Keep the momentum going—join PRSA on March 19 for Diverse Dialogues featuring an inspiring cross-generational panel of women leaders at every stage of their careers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/evb-kURu Museum of Public Relations

How do communicators uphold Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) values in a time of increased scrutiny? Join us for an insightful panel & mixer featuring DEI executives and experts who will share strategies to navigate messaging while staying true to DEI values, maintaining impactful DEI communications, handling internal and external pressures, and aligning corporate strategies with evolving expectations. ?? Thursday, February 27, 2025, 4:00-6:00 PM (Panel at 4:30 pm) ?? New Mexico Black Leadership Council ?? Panelists: Sonya Lara, Director of Equity & Inclusion, City of Albuquerque Fabián Armijo, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, UNM Hospital Moderated by Kristelle Siarza Moon, APR, PRSA DEI Committee Co-Chair ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gjW7w75u

DEI Under Fire: Navigating Communications in a Shifting Landscape As DEI initiatives face increasing scrutiny, communicators must balance messaging, values, and evolving expectations. Join NMPRSA on February 27 for a mixer and panel featuring DEI experts sharing insights on maintaining impactful DEI communications, handling external pressures, and aligning strategies with today’s challenges. Panelists: ?? Kristelle Siarza Moon, MBA, APR (Moderator) – Owner, Siarza & PRSA DEI Committee Co-Chair ?Fabián Juan Armijo – Executive Director of DEI, UNM Hospital ?? Feb 27, 2025 | 4:00–6:00 PM ?? NM Black Leadership Council, Albuquerque ??? $15 Members | $30 Non-Members | Free for Students ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gq5dBBQp #DEI #Communications #PublicRelations #DiversityEquityInclusion #NMPRSA #Networking

PRSA released an open letter today on its commitment to DEI. "DEI is who we are, and it is core to the values of PRSA." To read the full letter, visit the PRSA Newsroom. https://bit.ly/3EzvTww

Do you have the connections you need to support your career journey? Get access to a network of communication, PR & marketing pros at your local Chapter or in your specific industry when you join PRSA with this limited-time offer. Learn more and sign up online: #JoinPRSA #PRSANetwork https://lnkd.in/g4T8T2R4

?? Last Chance to Get Your Tickets! ?? Only 1 day left to join us for State of Local Media in New Mexico with the New Mexico Local News Fund! ?? Event Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 ?? Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Networking 11:30-12:00 | Panel 12:00-1:00) ?? Location: M’Tucci’s Moderno, Rio Rancho, NM What to Expect: ?? A powerful panel discussion with top New Mexico journalists. ?? Insights into the evolving media landscape and trends shaping the future of local journalism. ?? Best practices for PR professionals to collaborate with the media. ?? A chance to network with industry leaders over a delicious lunch. Panelists: ?? Joshua Bowling, Investigative Reporter, Searchlight NM ?? Andy Lyman, Editor, City Desk ?? Rashad Mahmood, Executive Director, NM Local News Fund ?? Moderated by Rachael Maestas, President, NM PRSA This is your opportunity to gain exclusive insights, connect with industry peers, and be part of a vital conversation about the future of local journalism in New Mexico. ?? Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gjW7w75u ?? RSVP on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gGCa5cbi #LocalMedia #NewMexicoNews #PRProfessionals #JournalismMatters #NetworkingOpportunity #NMPRSA

Join us for an insightful and dynamic luncheon featuring a panel of esteemed journalists as we delve into the evolving state of local news and public relations in New Mexico. This engaging discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities facing the media industry today, the importance of maintaining a strong local press, and how public relations professionals can effectively collaborate with news outlets to ensure impactful storytelling. Panelists:? Joshua Bowling, Investigative Reporter, Searchlight NM? Andy Lyman, Editor, City Desk ABQ, The Paper, and New Mexico Political Report Rashad Mahmood, Executive Director, New Mexico Local News Fund Moderated by Rachael Maestas, President, New Mexico Public Relations Society of America Tickets $30.00 Member Registration $45.00 Non-Member Registration $15.00 Student Registration

Calling all NMPRSA members! As we approach the end of 2024, we encourage you to support the Local News Fund, a non-profit organization that is doing fantastic work to grow the ecosystem of local news in New Mexico. Through the end of December 2024, all donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up $7.500. PR professionals know first-hand the importance of having quality journalism in New Mexico - please consider making a donation to show our community's support for the editors, reporters and staff who keep local journalism going. All donations to the Local News Fund are tax-deductible and can be made directly through the Santa Fe Community Foundation via their website below. https://lnkd.in/gs-y9d8f

We are honored to introduce the 2025 Southwest District Executive Committee, voted in by the 2024 Southwest District Board of Directors: 2025 Chair Samaiyah Islam, Public Relations Society of America - OKC Chapter 2025 Chair-elect Kevin Trainor, Northwest Arkansas Chapter, Public Relations Society of America (NWA PRSA) 2025 Treasurer Steve Carr, APR, New Mexico PRSA 2025 Secretary Chris Yandle, Ph.D., APR, PRSA Baton Rouge Immediate Past Chair Dawn Duplantier Robinette, APR, PRSA San Antonio We look forward to continuing to serve Chapters and members throughout the District in the coming year. If you'd like to learn more about District service, including helping us plan the 2026 District Conference, reach out to any member of the Executive Committee or message us here.

?? That’s a wrap on the 66th Cumbre Awards! ?? What an incredible night celebrating the best in New Mexico’s communications industry! A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made the event a success. And a special shoutout to our amazing sponsors—this night wouldn’t have been possible without your support! ? Mother Road Sponsor: Sunny505 ? Get Your Kicks Sponsor: JKPR Here’s to another fantastic year ahead! ?? #CumbreAwards #ThankYouSponsors #CelebratingExcellence #NewMexicoEvents