About

Establishing mutually beneficial relationships since 2010.

History


Since its charter in 2010, the Waynesburg University Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter members have dedicated their time and effort to advance the profession, enhance their networks and excel in the Chapter. Listed are PRSSA National Awards, individual scholarships, and other honors awarded to Waynesburg University PRSSA.

Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.
— Alvin Adams
 
 

Awards

  • Star Chapter Status (2020)

    Star Chapter Status (2019)

    Star Chapter Status (2018)

    Star Chapter Status (2017)

    Star Chapter Status (2016)

    Star Chapter Status (2015)

    Star Chapter Status (2014)

    Star Chapter Status (2013)

    Dr. F.H. Teahan Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award (2015)

    National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2019)

    National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2016)

  • 2021 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award

    2020 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award

    2019 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award

    2018 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award

    2017 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award

  • Bob O’Gara Scholarship to Nicole Tobias (2019)

    Bob O’Gara Scholarship to Maura Fenske (2018)

    Betsy Plank Scholarship to Megan Bayles (2015)

    Bob O'Gara Scholarship to Jordan Mitrik (2014)

  • National Gold Key Award to Jordan Mitrik (2016)

    National President Citation Award to Megan Bayles (2015)

    National Gold Key Award to Megan Bayles (2015)

  • 2021 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Student Campaign Award of Merit | Give Me Five Campaign

    2020 PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Student Campaign Award of Merit | Comm 3:1 Campaign

    National Assembly "Day of Competition" Winner - Jordan Mitrik (2015)

 

Executive Board


 

Chair, Department of communications

Richard Krause

Chair of the Department of Communication at Waynesburg University, where he has worked since 1994, Richard Krause teaches upper-level courses in journalism and public relations. He is skilled in sports information management, event planning, and promotion, and interviewing and writing.

 

 

president

Diana Hernandez

 

Education

Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2027

Sayreville War Memorial High School
2020


 

Vice President & Firm director

Olivia Kiger

 

Education

Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2026

West Greene Middle-Senior High School
2022


 

National Liaison & Executive Administrator

Steven Trettel

Education

Waynesburg University
Public Relations and Journalism, 2027


 

 

Public Relations Coordinator & Media Relations Coordinator

Annabelle Bagley

Education

Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2028

Converse High School
2024

 

 

Chapter Development Coordinator

Daysha Skolnekovich

Education

Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2028

Carmichaels Area High School
2024

 

 

Fundraising Coordinator

Sara Clegg

Education

Waynesburg University
Sports Information | Public Relations minor, 2028

NorthWarren Regional High School
2024



 

 

Treasurer

Morgan Bedilion

Education

Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2027