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 (2025)
National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2025)
Star Chapter Status (2021)
Star Chapter Status (2020)
National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2019)
Star Chapter Status (2019)
Star Chapter Status (2018)
Star Chapter Status (2017)
National Affiliation for Red Brick Communications (2016)
Star Chapter Status (2016)
Dr. F.H. Teahan Outstanding Chapter Newsletter Award (2015)
Star Chapter Status (2015)
Star Chapter Status (2014)
Star Chapter Status (2013)
PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance PRSSA Chapter of the Year Award (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)
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)
PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Student Campaign Award of Merit | Give Me Five Campaign (2021)
PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Student Campaign Award of Merit | Comm 3:1 Campaign (2020)
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

Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2026

West Greene Middle-Senior High School
2022

Public Relations Coordinator & Media Relations Coordinator

Annabelle Bagley

Education

Waynesburg University
Public Relations, 2028

Converse High School
2024

National Liaison & Executive Administrator

Steven Trettel

Education

Waynesburg University
Public Relations and Journalism, 2027

PA Homeschoolers
2021

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

History

Awards