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Welcome to Texas PRSSA

THE DR. ALAN SCOTT CHAPTER
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ABOUT US

Texas Public Relations Student Society of America – Dr. Alan Scott Chapter, formed in 1968, is one of the largest chapters in the nation located in the heart of a thriving city. As one of the founding chapters, our focus is to provide an out-of-the-classroom experience that gives students, regardless of their major, an enhanced knowledge of the public relations field. Our focus on professional development and engagement is centered on the success of our members.

Besides being a part of the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications, you will also experience many great opportunities, resources and benefits.

Through the vast amount of opportunities offered by PRSSA, many of our members have interned at reputable companies and world class agencies such as Whole Foods, SXSW, Warner Bros., Paramount Studios, Coca-Cola, Fleishman Hillard, Cohn & Wolfe, Weber Shadwick, and Edelman.

Meetings are held bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 - 8:00 pm

About

150

Years Established

137
Current Members

300

Student Chapters Nationwide

1

Star Chapter Award

Diversity & Inclusion

The Dr. Alan Scott Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America stands for
equity and inclusion within our organization. While inclusion builds a culture of belonging,
equity pushes to ensure fair treatment, equality, and fairness in opportunities and resources for
all. Texas PRSSA strives to foster a welcoming environment of compassion and inclusivity for
each individual and group. Our values as a chapter aligns with our parent organization, PRSA, to
create awareness and increase equity and D&I efforts.
We recognize that these efforts are not always apparent in the public relations and
communications field. With that, our goal is to continue providing support and push for change
as the industry continues to progress. As the leading PR organization at UT Austin, PRSSA is
committed to providing more workshops, inviting guest speakers, and networking opportunities
that center on the importance of equity and inclusion.
For more information on how PRSSA is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity,
please visit https://prssa.prsa.org/about-prssa/diversity-inclusion/. In addition, the University of
Texas at Austin and Moody College of Communication offers multiple on-campus resources to
increase these initiatives. More details can be found at https://www.utexas.edu/about/diversity
and https://moody.utexas.edu/diversity.

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Meet The Team

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Samantha Seal 

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President

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Eva Nassery

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Vice President

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Rhiannon (Rhee) Breheny

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Finance Executive

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Shreya Menon

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Communications Executive

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Ainsley Hale

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Membership Executive

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Professional Development Executive

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Isabella Wheeler

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Special Events Executive

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Erica Ciszek

PRSSA Faculty Adviser

Anika Grendall 

Membership

MEMBERSHIP

Exclusive Internship and Job Postings

Industry Professional Guest Speakers

Resume and Career Building Workshops 

Engaging Mentor Program

Fun Social Events

Opportunities to attend exciting national PRSSA events such as the annual PRSSA National Conference

Networking Events with Local Professionals and Peers

Exclusive Agency Visits in Austin

Discounted PRSA membership after graduation ($60 instead of $225 for non-members)

Membership applications are CLOSED. 

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Mentor Program

Application

Application is currently CLOSED

About the Program

The goal of the Mentorship Program is to bridge the gap between our members and PR professionals across the United States who are eager to gain experience in communications fields. This may involve sharing career and resume tips, lending professional advice, and providing expectations of the industry. Mentors can also invite students to their workplace for a shadow day if schedules allow.

The program is flexible—make the most out of your mentor-student experience by making it your own. This year we have designed a program matching system to ensure mentors and students will get the most out of the mentor program. Students must be accepted into the program and their designated interests will be aligned with a mentor based on industry sector and/or career specialty to help ensure quality engagement.

 

Fall 2023 Due Date: Nov. 30 at 11:59 pm.

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Mentor Requirements

Meet with student mentee at least two times in the Fall 2022 semester and two times in the Spring 2023 semester.

Devote necessary time to connecting with student mentee via email.

Student Requirements

Reach out to and meet with mentor at least two times during the Fall 2022 semester and at least two times in the Spring 2023 semester, and complete an end-of-year survey about your experience.

Define objectives and goals for participating in the program before meeting.

If you have any questions, please email Professional Development Executive, Anika Grendall.

Mentor Program
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Thank you to our generous donors!

Silver Donors:

  • Evan Rauch
  • Leah Whigham
  • Sarah Lo
  • Tawnya Schoech

Platinum Donors:

  • Emma Chase
  • Natalie Tindall

Emerald Donors:

  • Terry Hemeyer

Diamond Donors:

  • Elaine Garza

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Email us at texasprssa@gmail.com.

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