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National Leadership Recruitment

Become a PRSA Board Member

Call for 2027 PRSA Board of Directors

Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC (photo)

Board service is one of the most meaningful ways to shape the future of our profession. At this stage in PRSA’s evolution, leadership is not simply about oversight; it’s about vision, stewardship, and ensuring we continue to elevate the standards, credibility and impact of public relations and the communications field. The Board's decisions influence our members, our chapters, and the broader communications community.

Serving is both a privilege and a responsibility. It requires thoughtful governance, strategic focus, fiscal accountability, and a deep understanding of where our profession is headed. It also offers something incredibly powerful: the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on PRSA and the field we all care about.

 

Board members:

  • Serve as ambassadors and advocates for the organization
  • Provide strategic and financial oversight
  • Monitor emerging trends and issues affecting the profession
  • Collaborate with leaders across the country and internationally
  • Help guide the long-term direction of PRSA

If you are interested in learning more about the expectations and responsibilities of Board service, I encourage you to attend the upcoming informational webinar:

  • Webinar: 2027 PRSA Board of Directors Application Process
    March 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. EDT for interested Director and Officer applicants.
    Registration is required, and a confirmation email with meeting details will be provided.

The deadline to submit an application is April 17, 2026, at 9 p.m. EDT.

Leadership at this level is rooted in selfless stewardship and meaningful impact. If you are ready to help shape the next chapter of PRSA and contribute to the future of our profession, I encourage you to apply.

Thank you for considering serving as a member of the Board of Directors.

Regards,

Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC
2026 Nominating Committee Chair

Application for Officer and Director Positions

 

Leadership Recruitment Timeline

Key Dates

  • March 2: Call for Nominations - Application Opens
  • March 19 at 2pm EDT: Webinar - 2027 PRSA Board of Directors Application Process for Interested Director & Officer Applicants - Click Here to Register
  • April 17 at 9 p.m. EDT: Application Deadline for Director & Officer Applicants
  • April 27: Comment Period Opens / Applications Posted to Website
  • May 8: Comment Period Deadline
  • May 18: Applications distributed to committee via secure website
  • June 5: Officer & Director Candidates Webinar: Discuss interview process
  • June 11-14: Interviews, discussion, and deliberations (Reserve all four days)
Petition deadline and Leadership Assembly dates forthcoming.
How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online by April 17, 2026, no later than 9:00 p.m. (EDT). 

Apply Here

Eligibility and Available 2027 Officer and Director Positions

Serving on the Board provides a critical opportunity for members to take on leadership roles in PRSA and our profession. These include shaping the policies and strategies of the organization, and directly engaging with professionals and students across the country, among other important benefits.

Officer Eligibility (PRSA Bylaws, Article V Section 3)

An individual must have served on PRSA’s Board of Directors and meet the eligibility criteria required of a director representing a District. A person currently serving as a director may seek to be elected for an officer position.

District Directory Eligibility (PRSA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 3)
  1. Accredited in Public Relations (APR); and
  2. A member of the Society in good standing and have at least one of the following:
    • Experience in a leadership role within the Society including but not limited to service as a member of a Chapter, District or Section board of directors, chair of a national or local committee or task force, or service as an Assembly delegate.

      or

    • Experience as a public relations or communication professional for 20 or more years, with increasing levels of responsibility.
At-Large Director Eligibility
  1. A member of the Society in good standing and have at least one of the following:
    • Experience in a leadership role within the Society including but not limited to service as a member of a Chapter, District or Section board of directors, chair of a national or local committee or task force, or service as an Assembly delegate.

      or

    • Experience as a public relations or communication professional for 20 or more years, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Available Positions & Responsibilities

Officer and Director positions the Nominating Committee interviews and recommends to the 2026 Leadership Assembly are:

  • Chair-Elect
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • East Central District Director
  • Mid-Atlantic District Director
  • Northeast District Director
  • Tri-State District Director
  • Western District Director
  • Director At-Large (1 position)

Position responsibilities can be found in the PRSA Policies & Procedures, Officers & Board of Directors section. 

Candidate Interviews and Nominations

The PRSA Nominating Committee will choose nominees for open Officer and Director positions during interviews conducted June 11-14, 2026.

The nominees, along with any petitioned candidates, will be presented for approval at the PRSA Leadership Assembly.