Our Chapter

About PRSA NJ

​Founded in 1947, PRSA NJ is one of four chapters in the Tri-State District. Our chapter is governed by a local board of directors comprised of public relations and communications professionals who are committed to the advancement of our profession in a multitude of areas, including: corporations, agencies, trade associations, government, military, and non-profit organizations.

PRSA NJ members at 2022 Pyramid Awards
PRSA NJ members at 2022 Pyramid Awards

About PRSA


PRSA NJ’s parent organization PRSA was chartered in 1947. Today, with 21,000 members organized into more than 100 Chapters and 10 districts, it is the world’s largest and foremost organization of public relations professionals, providing professional development, setting standards of excellence and upholding principles of ethics for its members and the multi-billion dollar global public relations profession.

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has more than 10,000 student members in 320 chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

​At the national and local levels, PRSA and its chapters publish news and best practices to expand understanding of the value of public relations, and serve as one of the industry’s leading voices on important societal and business topics of our time. Each member of PRSA commits to uphold the principles of the PRSA Code of Ethics, which offers values, principles and practice guidelines that define professionalism and success.

What can PRSA NJ do for you?

Whether you’re a newcomer, an emerging professional, or a seasoned PR pro, there are many benefits of having a PRSA NJ membership.

Check out our events to stay up-to-date on our schedule of programming and activities designed to help you increase your industry knowledge and develop new contacts.

Connect

Expand your circle of colleagues and contacts.

Network

Network at local meetings and programs.

Lead

Step into a leadership role.

Learn

Exchange knowledge with local experts.

Develop

Learn about business development and job opportunities in your community.

Recognize

Earn recognition through industry awards.

Advocate

Advocate for the profession.

Our Leadership

​Our chapter is governed by a board of directors that includes chapter officers and directors, as well past as Board leaders as emeritus, or ex-officio, non-voting members of the board.

Liam Oakes

President

Liam Oakes

Assistant Director of Marketing Communications, Rutgers University

Paula Vasan

President Elect

Paula Vasan

Communications Strategist | 4x Emmy-Winning Journalist

Secretary

Darrah Pilieri

Public Information Officer, NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Jacinda Nembhard

Director at Large

Jacinda Nembhard

Assist. Director of Communications and Programs, Rutgers CMSI/Proctor Institute

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Director at Large

Dalvin Long

Social Media Strategist,
Black Visionaries

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Director at Large

Julia Mills

Seton Hall University

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Director

Elizabeth Llorente

Public Relations and Communications Manager,
Hackensack Meridian Health

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Director

Mike Rubin

PR Manager – Technical Copywriter,
HAP Marketing Services

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Director

Jill Stueck

Head of Communications,
Wipro

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Director

Kyung-Hyan (Angie) Yoo

Professor of Strategic Communication,
William Paterson University

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Immediate Past President

Brendan Middleton

Director – Global Public Affairs, ADP