
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.

President
Liam Oakes
Assistant Director of Marketing Communications, Rutgers University

President Elect
Paula Vasan
Communications Strategist | 4x Emmy-Winning Journalist

Secretary
Darrah Pilieri
Public Information Officer, NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Director at Large
Jacinda Nembhard
Assist. Director of Communications and Programs, Rutgers CMSI/Proctor Institute

Director at Large
Dalvin Long
Social Media Strategist,
Black Visionaries

Director at Large
Julia Mills
Seton Hall University

Director
Elizabeth Llorente
Public Relations and Communications Manager,
Hackensack Meridian Health

Director
Mike Rubin
PR Manager – Technical Copywriter,
HAP Marketing Services

Director
Jill Stueck
Head of Communications,
Wipro

Director
Kyung-Hyan (Angie) Yoo
Professor of Strategic Communication,
William Paterson University

Immediate Past President
Brendan Middleton
Director – Global Public Affairs, ADP

