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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership

Mission Statement:

To champion diversity of thought, cultures, disciplines, ideals, gender, disabilities, sexual orientation and age in order to develop an inclusive Society. By reaching and involving members who represent a broad spectrum of differences, we will encourage and educate members about the benefits of a diverse profession by providing professional development, knowledge and support to help them succeed in public relations.

CHAIR	Shanita B. Akintonde, MBA Associate Professor Columbia College Chicago Chicago
VICE CHAIR	Anita Ford Saunders, APR Director of Advancement Communications Trinity College Hartford, Conn.
BOARD LIAISON	Felicia Blow, APR Associate Vice President of Development & Campaign Director Hampton University Hampton, Va.
STAFF LIAISON	Jeneen Garcia Executive Director of PRSSA Public Relations Society of America New York, N.Y. Phil Bonaventura CFO Public Relations Society of America New York, N.Y.

For more information about PRSA's National views, visit their Diversity & Inclusion page here.

You can also check out PRSA National's Diverse Dialogues page, a series of conversations with leaders in the profession about Diversity and Inclusion and the way forward.

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