PRSSA Podcasts

Learning is all a part of the process. A statement echoed in this episode of PRSSA Podcasts, where our host, Madeline Emerick, is joined by Dr. Alisa Agozzino, APR, Ohio Northern University's PRSSA Faculty Adviser, on the topic of ethics in Student-run Firms. 

Dr. Agozzino shares some of the obvious and not-so-obvious ethical issues Student-run Firms can encounter and how to handle them. From increasing scope to confronting a client, ethical issues need to be handled in a way which promotes the student's education and strengthens the client-firm relationship. 

You can find more information about the PRSA Code of Ethics by following this link: https://www.prsa.org/professional-development/prsa-resources/ethics#code

To connect with Dr. Alisa Agozzino, APR: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisaagozzino/

To connect with Alicia Caracciolo, International President of PRSSA 2025-2026: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciamcaracciolo/ [email protected]

To connect with PRSSA National:   

To connect with Madeline Emerick, VP of Brand Engagement 2025-2025:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-r-emerick/  [email protected] 

District Conferences take planning, creativity and detail-oriented coordination to be successful. Join Cheryl Lai, PRSSA's Vice President of Events and Fundraising, to tackle these challenges with a fresh perspective for the 2026 District Conference Season.  

If you're interested in hosting a 2026 District Conference Coordinator, you can fill out your application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFkKkIhOfRq7OPVsZFSM4XajWg8YuEagHK1MRcWCOCWIEmBg/viewform

Applications close at 2 p.m. ET, September 5, 2025. 

To connect with Cheryl Lai, VP of Events and Fundraising 2025-2026:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-lai-5a76b91ba/ 

[email protected] 

In this episode of Chats with Champions, host Chris Ottaviano, a PR student at NC State, sits down with Philip Tate, APR, Fellow PRSA—an industry veteran who’s done it all, from sports PR to launching his own consultancy. Philip shares what it was like to shift gears after decades in agency life, and why stepping outside your comfort zone (or "workplace cocoon") can lead to your most rewarding work. With stories that span press boxes to boardrooms, he offers advice Gen Z communicators can actually use: be curious, build real relationships, and never stop learning.

Whether you’re starting your first internship or dreaming about launching your own brand one day, this episode will inspire you to think big, take risks, and stay grounded in what matters. Bonus: Philip reveals his dream walk-up song, the weirdest sporting event he’s ever worked, and why he’s passionate about mentoring the next generation through PRSSA.

Additional information: 

To connect with Philip Tate, APR, Fellow PRSA:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiptateaprfellowprsa/

To connect with Chris Ottaviano:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-ottaviano-931509224/

To connect with Alicia Caracciolo, International President of PRSSA 2025-2026:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciamcaracciolo/

[email protected]

To connect with PRSSA National:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/prssanational/

https://www.facebook.com/PRSSANational/

https://www.instagram.com/prssanational

https://twitter.com/PRSSANational

To connect with Madeline Emerick, VP of Brand Engagement 2025-2025:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-r-emerick/ 

[email protected]

En este podcast, Antonella Barreda Vargas explora la transición de la universidad al ámbito profesional junto a la Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA, Milagros Orcoyen. Desde su experiencia como expresidenta del Capítulo de PRSSA en la Universidad de San Martín de Porres en Perú, Antonella comparte cómo fue su paso de PRSSA a PRSA, abordando los desafíos y oportunidades que enfrentan los jóvenes profesionales en América Latina. La conversación destaca el valor de mantenerse involucrado en PRSA tras graduarse, el impacto de las experiencias estudiantiles en el desarrollo profesional y consejos para quienes están por iniciar este camino.

Para conectar con Antonella Barreda Vargas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonella-barreda-vargas/

Para conectar con Milagros, la Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA '24-'25:

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/milagros-orcoyen/

Para conectar con PRSSA National:

https://www.facebook.com/prssanational/

https://x.com/PRSSANational

https://www.instagram.com/prssanational/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/prssanational/posts/?feedView=all

Para conectar con Ro Lane, Vicepresidenta de Brand Engagement '24-'25:

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalynn-lane/

Join 2024-2025 VP of Professional Development, Ceci Edelberg, and PRSSA Champion, Jane Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA, for an insightful and engaging episode of PRSSA Podcasts. In this conversation, Ceci and Jane share valuable strategies for effective self-management and navigating the dynamics of a firm. They also explore the importance of incorporating humor and lightheartedness into professional environments, highlighting why a good laugh can be a powerful asset in any career.

Additional information:

To connect with Jane Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA:

  / jkdjane  

To learn more about PRSSA’s resources for Student-Run Firms:

https://www.prsa.org/prssa/chapter-fi...

To connect with Ceci, Vice President of Professional Development ‘24-25: [email protected]

  / ceciliaedelberg  

To connect with PRSSA National:

  / prssanational  

https://x.com/PRSSANational

  / prssanational  

https://www.linkedin.com/company/prss...

To connect with Ro, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-’25: [email protected]

  / jalynn-lane  

Join Ro Lane as she sits down with Scott Pansky, co-founder and partner at Allison + Partners, to talk about letting your creativity flow in your professional work, and why it can make your campaign, or yourself, stand out. Ro and Scott talk about Scott’s previous uses of that child-like creativity and how it led to wildly successful campaigns and relationships in his work, and some advice to take with you to do the same. 

Additional information:

To connect with Scott:

Scott Pansky | LinkedIn

To connect with PRSSA National:

Facebook

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Instagram

LinkedIn

To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

[email protected] 

Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn

Want to take your PRSSA Chapter to the next level? Join Ro Lane, 2024-2025 National VP of Brand Engagement, as she sits down with Olivia "Liv" McCurdy, 2024-2025 National VP of Chapter Development. They're diving into all things PRSSA—building and valuing genuine connections that last and juggling leadership without losing your mind. Whether you're leading a brand-new Chapter or repping one with deep roots, this episode is packed with tips, real talk and some inspiration to help you make your mark. 

Additional information:

To learn more about PRSSA’s initiatives and the most up-to-date resources:

PRSSA National Linktree

To connect with Liv, Vice President of Chapter Development ‘24-25:

[email protected] 

Olivia McCurdy | LinkedIn

Olivia McCurdy | Instagram

To connect with PRSSA National:

Facebook

X (formerly Twitter)

Instagram

LinkedIn

To connect with Ro Lane, Vice President of Brand Engagement ‘24-25:

[email protected] 

Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn

En este podcast, explora la comunicación multicultural y el liderazgo inclusivo con Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA, Milagros Orcoyen, y Andrea Gils Monzón, quien comparte su experiencia como uruguaya radicada en Estados Unidos. La conversación se centra en la importancia de las habilidades de comunicación multicultural en el mundo globalizado y estrategias para trabajar en equipos diversos. Andrea también comparte ejemplos de diferencias culturales en el ámbito laboral y cómo resolver malentendidos. Finalmente, se discute cómo los estudiantes pueden desarrollar un liderazgo inclusivo con una mentalidad global.

Para conectar con Andrea Gils Monzón:

Andrea Gils Monzón | LinkedIn 

Para conectar con Milagros, la Presidenta Nacional de PRSSA '24-'25: [email protected]

Milagros Orcoyen | LinkedIn

Para conectar con PRSSA Nacional:

Facebook

X (anteriormente Twitter)

Instagram

LinkedIn

Para conectar con Ro Lane, Vicepresidenta de Brand Engagement '24-'25: [email protected]

Ro Lane | LinkedIn

Join Uyen Ngo, the Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for PRSSA National Committee, and Nashat Ahmed the 2024–2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, as they speak with Fernanda Sinzato, the senior associate of healthcare media relations at Weber Shandwick about her International PR experience. In this episode, Uyen, Nashat and Fernanda talk about Fernanda’s journey being an international PR student and transitioning to be a PR professional. Fernanda goes into depth about the challenges she has faced and the lessons she has learned. The pair also goes into depth about how PRSSA students and chapters can support their classmates, who are going through many changes in their careers and lives.

We promote and build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and equity in the PR workforce. If you want to get to hear about how PRSSA supports international PRSSA members, BEDI, how to get involved with PRSSA National BEDI initiatives, or how you can be a champion for the future, this episode will be perfect for you.

Additional information: 

To connect with Fernanda Sinzato:

Fernanda Sinzato | LinkedIn 

To learn more about PRSSA's initiatives for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity & Inclusion | Equity in Public Relations | PRSSA | PRSA 

To connect with Nashat Ahmed, PRSSA Proud Council member '24-25: 

[email protected]

Nashat Ahmed | LinkedIn

To connect with Uyen, Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI) ‘24-25:

[email protected]

Uyen Ngo | LinkedIn

To connect with PRSSA National: 

Facebook 

X (formerly Twitter) 

Instagram 

LinkedIn 

To connect with Ro Lane, VP of Brand Engagement '24-25:

[email protected]

Ro (Jalynn) Lane | LinkedIn