Fresh Talent Across Public Relations Entities in New England Propels PR Club Into the Next Era of Professional Networking
Today, the PR Club, New England’s leading communications trade organization, announced their new president, Kaitlynn Cooney, for the 2024-2026 term. The presidential change comes amid new committee leads, membership enhancements, and a re-focused energy on bringing in-person networking and professional events back to Boston’s public relations community.
Kaitlynn Cooney, Account Director at Brodeur Partners, has been named the organization’s current president and will lead the organization through its next phase of community engagement. She brings to the club over nine years of public relations experience in Boston, focusing on nonprofit communications, consumer media, and strategic media relations.
“I’m honored to be named the new president of the PR Club,” Kaitlynn Cooney says. “The world of PR has changed drastically since the PR Club was first formed. For one, we were called the Publicity Club of New England just a few years ago. But every PR practitioner is more than a publicist nowadays. Today, we juggle many hats all at once. We are brand ambassadors, crisis communicators, strategists, creators and, yes, publicists too. I’m excited to continue to work with the many talented individuals we have on our board, our fascinating new members, and the broader communications industry in New England as we prepare for the next generation of PR.”
In addition to the presidential announcement, the PR Club is also introducing the board of directors for the season. Committee leads and advisors are responsible for planning and executing on programs and content throughout the year, providing educational resources to members across all disciplines, industries and levels in the communications industry at large:
- Treasury:
- Lead: Holly Bertshmann, Veolia North America
- Advisor: Michael Dowding, Wordscape Communications
- Programming:
- Co-Leads: Allison Logano, Tier One Partners, and Angelica English, PAN
- Bell Ringer Awards:
- Lead: Lana Tkachenko, Force of Nature
- Content:
- Lead: Abbey Clark, PAN
- Membership:
- Lead: Abi Blanchard, Greenough
Board members on the club’s new membership committee will be focused on increasing membership, both individual and corporate members, and customizing and enhancing the member experience via recruitment materials and communications.
Under new leadership, PR Club’s board of directors is growing, and accepting new members, with current representation across today’s most reputable communications agencies, academic institutions and leading brands:
- Tara Lefave Stred, Three Rings, Inc.
- Emma Neal, Allison Worldwide
- Sarah Leaf-Herrmann, Shelter Music Boston
- Britney Mazareas, Freelance
- Kristina Markos, Lasell University
- Jessica Ann Morris, JAM PR
- Simone Migliori, Six Eastern
- Clay Patrick, Walker Sands
- Dan Ventresca, Matter
- Jennifer Underhill, Boston University
- Amy Shanler, Boston University
- John Guilfoil, John Guilfoil Public Relations
- Allie Boschetti, 360PR+
- Paulino Cardoso, Barcelos Communication
- Caroline Fisher, Greenough
The PR Club will host its monthly board meetings in a hybrid environment – allowing its diverse board of directors to collaborate in-person and virtually. New board member or member prospects may contact Kaitlynn Cooney at president@prclub.org to learn more about involvement.
Membership levels include individual, bronze, silver, and gold, as well as affordable student membership options. Learn more here.
Well known for its annual Bell Ringer Awards, the PR Club is looking forward to the awards’ 57th year of recognizing public relations and communications work that demonstrates excellence in creative planning and superior execution next June. The Club is accepting sponsorship offers for the exclusive event. Please email awards@prclub.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.
To stay apprised of industry updates and learn more about upcoming programming and events, Bell Ringer Awards updates, and more, please visit www.PRClub.org and follow PR Club on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
About PR Club
Founded in 1948, the PR Club (formerly the Publicity Club of New England) strives to promote and encourage involvement in the communications industry and specifically the professions of public relations, promotions, and marketing. Get additional information about monthly PR Club programs, social and networking events, exclusive content and the Bell Ringer Awards Ceremony at www.PRClub.org.