PRSA Announces 2026 Board of Directors

On Oct. 3, the delegates of the Leadership Assembly elected Angela Walters Eveillard, MBA, APR, chair-elect, along with eight other members to serve as officers and directors for the 2026 Board of Directors starting on Jan. 1, 2026.

Officers (one-year term):

• Chair-elect: Angela Walters Eveillard, MBA, APR, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fla.
• Treasurer: Kevin M. Waetke, APR, Fellow PRSA, Sammons Financial Group, West Des Moines, Iowa
• Secretary: Christina Morton, APR, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Maitland, Fla.

Directors (two-year term):

• Midwest District Director: Erin Van Zee, APR, RDG Planning & Design, Omaha, Neb.
• North Pacific District Director: Janelle Guthrie, APR, Fellow PRSA, Building Industry Association of Washington, Tumwater, Wash.
• Southwest District Director: Dawn Duplantier Robinette, M.A., APR, Fellow PRSA, Tale to Tell Communications, LLC, Schertz, Texas
• Southeast District Director: Missy Burchart, APR, Fellow PRSA, Wilbron Inc., Birmingham, Ala.
• Sunshine District Director: Jennifer Dunn, M.A., APR, Conversa, Tampa, Fla.
• Director-at-Large: Michael Anthony Brown Sr., Ph.D., Department of Energy, Yorktown, Va.

“Each of this year’s nominees brings a deep commitment to PRSA and a strong record of service to our community,” said Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA, chair of the 2025 Nominating Committee. 

A former PRSSA student leader at the University of Florida, Walters Eveillard has served at every level of the organization, including as president of the Tampa Bay Chapter, chair of the Sunshine District, District Council and APR Marketing Committee. 

An Evening With PRSA CEO Matthew Marcial at Hampton University

PRSA Hampton Roads Chapter, in partnership with Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, welcomed PRSA CEO Matthew Marcial, CAE, on Sept. 25.

The program drew students from Hampton University, Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University, along with PR professionals from across the region, for an evening of conversation on the future of communications.

Marcial, who joined PRSA as CEO earlier this year, delivered remarks on the state of the PR industry, highlighting current challenges around membership engagement, innovation and professional development, while also sharing areas of momentum such as increased interest in artificial intelligence, ethics and digital transformation.

Speaking directly to students, Marcial emphasized the role of the next generation in shaping the profession. “Communicators today sit at the intersection of technology, trust and truth,” he said. “Ethical leadership is no longer optional; it’s essential.” 

He encouraged students to pursue opportunities for Accreditation, embrace lifelong learning, and see themselves as vital contributors to an industry navigating disruption and misinformation.

Entering the 2026 Anvils

PRSA is now accepting entries for the 2026 Anvils, which are celebrating their 82nd anniversary next year. 

The Anvil Awards define the standard for communications excellence. Don’t miss the opportunity to set your organization apart and join the icons of the communications profession! Check out the award categories at the PRSA website and save the date for the Anvil Awards Ceremony on May 14, 2026, in New York City.

Enter here.