--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PRSA Foundation:
What:
The PRSA Foundation and Museum of PR have launched a
book, “Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership,” designed to help
communications leaders, professionals and students better understand the
challenges faced by minorities in the profession. To celebrate the
publishing of the book, the PRSA Foundation is hosting a launch party in
partnership with Twitter. The evening will include a CCO panel
discussion featuring contributors to the book, a presentation on
diversity & inclusion best practices at Twitter, and networking and
cocktails with contributors to the book who are present.
Who:
The event will be hosted by Co-Chairs:
- Lisa Osborne Ross, President, Edelman’s Washington, D.C. office
- Manuel Goncalves, Executive Director, Media Relations & Corporate Communications, KPMG
The evening will include a CCO panel on “Diverse Voices: From Advocacy to Action,” that will include:
- Emile Lee, SVP & Global Head of Communications, Dun & Bradstreet
- Rosemary Mercedes, CCO, Univision
- Torod Neptune, CCO, Lenovo
- Michael Sneed, EVP, Global Corporate Affairs, and CCO, Johnson & Johnson
- Moderator: Mike Fernandez, Former CCO, Conagra, Cargill, State Farm
Guest of honor will be industry icon Harold Burson, who authored the forward to “Diverse Voices.”
Why:
“Diverse Voices” ($39.00) was developed by the PRSA
Foundation and the Museum of Public Relations, with all proceeds, after
expenses, going to the Foundation. The PRSA Foundation is an independent
501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps directly and positively impact lives
through initiatives designed to jump-start the careers of promising
students from diverse backgrounds including grants, scholarships,
research and awareness campaigns.
When/Where:
December 4
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Twitter
245 W17th Street b/w 7th and 8th
Avenues
NY, NY
Ticket information:
www.diverseleadership.net