Member Mondays

Member Mondays is an initiative designed to foster direct engagement and provide valuable information sharing within our professional community. Moderated by the PRSA 2026 Chair, Heide Harrell, M.A., APR, these conversations aim to create a space for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.

Member Mondays will be offered on the fourth Monday of each month from 1 – 1:45 p.m. ET.

All 2026 Member Monday recordings will be made available via the Open Forum MyPRSA Community library within 48 hours of the live program. Nonmembers will receive the recording via email (and will have access for 30 days.)

All programs are free for PRSA members; select programs will be available for nonmembers to purchase.

Trust and Transparency
January 26, 2026, 1–1:45 p.m. ET

Available to nonmembers for $60. 

Join us for our first Member Monday webinar of 2026, where we’ll come together to explore why trust and transparency sit at the heart of successful public relations and communications. In an industry driven by relationships and credibility, open, honest, and accountable communication helps organizations build meaningful connections and lasting confidence with their audiences.

We’ll also discuss how transparent communication—particularly during times of change or uncertainty—can protect reputation, cut through misinformation, and strengthen trust between brands, stakeholders, and the wider public.

Participants with the APR credential earn 0.5 professional development CEUs for this session.

Panelists

Revisiting “Promise & Pitfalls” Guidance for PR Practitioners on the Ethical Use of AI
February 23, 2026, 1–1:45 p.m. ET

Available to nonmembers for $60.

This interactive panel discussion with members of PRSA’s Board of Ethics and Professional Standards and its artificial intelligence working group will share updated insights into how to:

• Use AI responsibly as a PR practitioner.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Effectively counsel your C-suite in guiding ethical organizational decision-making. 

Presenters:
Michael Cherenson, APR, Fellow PRSA, executive vice president, SCG Advertising + Public Relations
James Hoeft, APR, public affairs specialist, Joint Planning Support Element – Public Affairs
Lisa Low, associate professor of practice, Texas Tech University
Linda Staley, APR, Fellow PRSA, corporate communications manager, Carilion Clinic

Participants with the APR credential earn 0.5 ethics CEUs for this session.