PRactically Speaking Houston

Welcome Kaan Camuz and Anh Gilmore, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Kaan and Anh share about Connecting and Informing The Community For The Betterment Of Our Youth.

Kaan Camuz is an educator with nearly 25 years of experience... He studied Electrical Engineering and Education at University of Houston, Sam Houston State University and at University of Texas and proceeded to help establish and work at Harmony Public Schools, where he has found his true passion of connecting communities through informing and educating people. He currently serves as the Chief Public Relations Officer of this great statewide public charter school system and helps spread the wonderful stories of successful young generations to find more community resources and support for thousands of students together with his enthusiastic colleagues.

Connect with Kaan at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaancamuz/

Anh Gilmore is a School Public Relations Specialist who is dedicated to fostering effective communication and building positive connections within the community. With 12 years of experience in educational communications, she plays an important role in strengthening relationships between schools, parents, students and the broader community. Seeing students and staff thriving and benefiting from shared resources is her motivation and drive.

Connect with Anh at:
Twitter: @AnhGilmoreHTX

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Zondra Victor-Johnson, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Zondra shares about The Communications Role for Non-Profits and Small Businesses.

Zondra is a Communications Specialist residing in Houston, TX. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production from the University of Houston and a Master of Arts in New Media Journalism from Full Sail University. Zondra has ten years of experience writing about arts, culture, and several other topics. She also has experience in video production, audio production, and social media management.

Connect with Zondra at:
Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter: @freshmediablog
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@freshmedia713

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Joanne Miceli-Bogash, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Joanne shares about Development of Fundraising Techniques Utilizing Full- and Part-time Catholic Priests.

Joanne has a 20+ year marketing background, Director of Client Services at Sky Marketing Ltd (sampling program through travel industry); PR for Broward Partnership for the Homeless in Ft. Lauderdale; PR for Broward Meals on Wheels, Pantry of Broward, several South Florida athlete-led n/p and on-going for Note in the Pocket, a NC charity which raises awareness of clothing insecurity among school-aged children; PR for Broward Public Library Foundation; Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Long Island and Fort Lauderdale, Houston Rodeo volunteer. 

She is Mom to Aryne, mother-in-law to JT, and proud grandma of Blair (2.5 years old) with a baby boy expected next month. 

Joanne believes we are all our brother's keeper, we have an obligation to alleviate suffering in the world. 

Connect with Joanne at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanne.micelibogash
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmbogash

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Tamara Washington, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Tamara shares about Branding - Getting Everything Together Before Presenting Yourself to The Public/Media

Tamara Washington is the Founder and Executive Consultant of Boom Media and Image Consulting and Boom Effect Entertainment and Sports (BEES). The native Texan and University of Houston graduate spent nearly 10 years in the news business, with 7 years at KPRC-Local 2 (NBC Houston local affiliate) as Assignments Manager/Internship Coordinator, Assignments Editor for NBC Network and as Assistant News Director/Content Manager at KVOA (NBC in Tucson, AZ).

Tamara has been featured on Fox, NBC and CNN as a Public Relations expert regarding various hot topics in sports to corporation down falls. As a Publicist and a Manager, she currently represents NFL and NBA professional athletes, executives, actors, television and radio personalities, corporations and brands. 

Tamara is a member of NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) and PRSA. 

When Tamara is not working she is spending time with her family, reading, and traveling.

Connect with Tamara at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-washington-bb6b1726/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/boomtamara
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoomTamara

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Anne Hedrich, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Anne shares about Communicating in the Roaring 20's.

Anne Hedrich is an award-winning communicator with more than 20 years of communications experience, spanning strategic communications, internal communications, employee engagement, key messaging, public disclosure, issues and reputation management, crisis communications, channel strategy and brand communications. Anne recently made the switch from the energy industry to the defense industry where she holds the role of Sr. Director, Employee Engagement and Internal Communications for Elbit Systems of America. She is also president-elect of IABC Houston.

Connect with Anne at:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annehedrich

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Samantha Humphrey, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Samantha shares about Building Communities.

Samantha Humphrey is the 31-year-old Director of Economic Development and Grant Management for Chambers County, Texas. She is responsible for managing $40 million in state and federal grants for the County, promoting economic and community development and serving as the County's Public Information Officer. In her spare time, Samantha donates her skills to a variety of nonprofit and community development endeavors, including the Texas GATORFEST, H-GAC Local Development Corporation, Anahuac Youth Sports Organization Basketball Board of Directors and the Double Bayou Civic Club. She is an elected Trustee of the Anahuac Independent School District Board of Trustees. She has spoken to statewide audiences about grant management and was honored, along with her amazing staff, as the 2021 Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce Persons of the Year.

Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013 and is currently working toward her Master of Public Administration at Lamar University. She is a certified Professional Community and Economic Developer and Construction Purchaser.

She has been married to her husband, Justin, for eight years and together they share three children: seven-year-old Wylie, four-year-old Hank and one-year-old Max.

Connect with Samantha at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/.../samantha-humphrey-pced.../
Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.
PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Kristyn Hunt Cathey, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Kristyn shares about Taking the Leap: Transitioning from a Team of One to a Team of Many.

Kristyn Hunt Cathey, APR is the Director of Communications for Goose Creek CISD. Before coming to the district, she served for 12 years as the Media/Communications Specialist for Port Arthur Independent School District, where she served in a one-person role. She began her professional career in 2004 as a lecturer of Communications at Lamar University, where she remains as an adjunct. 

In addition to her jobs, she serves on various committees throughout her community and beyond, including Houston PRSA, Houston Metropolitan Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Texas School Public Relations Association, and the National School Public Relations Association. She is currently the Houston-Beaumont Area Vice-President for TSPRA and earned the coveted Accreditation of Public Relations in 2022. She was honored to serve as part of the inaugural class of the Southeast Texas 40 Under 40 and the National School Public Relations Association 35 Under 35; both in 2014. 

Connect with Kristyn at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/.../kristyn-hunt-cathey-apr.../
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KHCathey/
Twitter: @Kristyn1203

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Lee Vela, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.
In this episode, Lee shares about Public Affairs.

Lee Vela is VP of Public Affairs of Clear Channel Outdoor. He has had 50 years in the public relations/public affairs industry working in agencies, governmental agencies, and corporate.

Connect with Lee at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.vela.54
Twitter: @LeeVela123

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations

Welcome Jonathan Diamond, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.
In this episode, Jonathan shares about Media Relations.

Jonathan Diamond is the business editor at the Houston Chronicle.

Before returning to Houston in 2022, Jonathan worked as the West Coast Editor of CoStar News in Los Angeles. He was also previously editor of the Los Angeles Business Journal, leading it in 2016 to 16 national and regional journalism awards.
Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a master’s in public policy from UCLA.

Connect with Jonathan at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-diamond-7016228
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdiamondLA

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.

Welcome Kacey Wilkins, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

In this episode, Kacey co-presents with consultant, Alexis Vargas, about the campaign: Powered For Good, Powered On For All Texans.

Mrs. Kacey Wilkins serves as the Manager of Communications and Marketing for HARC. Throughout her career, Mrs. Wilkins has always had a passion for strategic thinking and creative communication. With over twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she has managed many projects, from strategic planning to event planning, fundraising initiatives, and communication campaigns. Mrs. Wilkins helps organizations from across a broad spectrum create effective messaging to increase their impact.

Before joining HARC, she managed outreach and programs as Director for the Urban Land Institute in Colorado. Most recently, she worked in community outreach and education for The Woodlands township’s Environmental Services Department and provided marketing services for Meals on Wheels.

Mrs. Wilkins graduated from the University of Colorado, Denver with a Master of Urban and Regional Planning. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, with an emphasis in Public Relations and Strategic Communications from Texas A&M University, and recently obtained a Certification in Digital Marketing from Rice University. Mrs. Wilkins is a member of the American Planning Association (APA), the Diversity Action Alliance, the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). She currently serves on the board of the Bayou Land Conservancy and coaches basketball and soccer for the YMCA of Greater Houston.

Connect with Kacey at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaceylwilkins/

Alexis Vargas (Consultant):
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latinxpublicist/

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations.