![]() The panel will feature Mirsad Hadžikadić, professor in the Department of Software and Information Systems at UNC Charlotte, who is running for the Bosniak presidential council seat in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2022. Please register to receive the Zoom link and other important event details. A reception will follow in the Halton Reading Room. for a panel discussion titled "Odyssey for Democracy: from Charlotte to Bosnia and Herzegovina." The panel will be held both in-person in Atkins Library Room 143 and virtually on Zoom. In addition to excelling academically, she enjoys helping others and serving her community.Join Atkins Library on Wednesday, April 6 from 1-2 p.m. ![]() She is also gaining real-world experience with SJGG’s PR Agency, working on the Miracle Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center account to help rebrand the facility. Griffin serves as the event coordinator for the award-winning J-School Journals. Griffin aspires to work for a PR agency upon graduating in December 2023. She advises students to “always put yourself out there” and not to fear reaching individuals for opportunities. Griffin suggests that SJGC students take advantage of school-sponsored events and connect with people currently in the FPRA capital chapter in Tallahassee. She is receiving intensive hands-on experience in the public relations field as a college student. The scholar contacted Valencia Scott, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office, where she works. Griffin stated that she received this opportunity by persistently contacting individuals on LinkedIn. Griffin is a public relations fellow with the Leon County Property Appraiser Fellowship for Innovation and Excellence in Property Assessment Program. I also wanted to point out information that other students would want to know.” “I ensured I knew what to ask and what information was useful. “Once I received the panelists’ names, I did research by looking at websites and asking around to get more information on their backgrounds,” said Griffin. Griffin said she was well prepared despite it being her first time moderating a panel conversation. ![]() Griffin moderated the conversation so that each panelist could speak on their strengths and share meaningful experiences with the audience. Griffin prepared unique questions for each panelist based on their backgrounds, professional views, and industry experience. Kyya Smith is an account coordinator for Salter Mitchell PR and is also a recent fall 2021 graduate of SJGC.Īs the moderator, Asya made a positive impression on the panelists they praised her for doing an outstanding job. Nipa Eason is a creative director for SalterMitchell PR she is an accomplished visual storyteller working for many top brands, such as Sony Pictures. Kelly Corder APR, CPRC, is the director of media relations for Sachs Media, where she manages several accounts, including Ben Crump Law and The Florida Bar. Ward is also the co-founder of the Charlie & Tonja Ward Family Foundation.Ĭhirag Shah is the founder and CEO of The Current Agency and Made Equal Clothing Co., his digital and creative ad agency and clothing brand startup. Ward is a strategic planning and digital content consultant and weekend announcer for praiseLive. Students got the opportunity to genuinely connect with the panel and hear their stories. The panelists involved in this conversation are successful public relations professionals from diverse backgrounds in their respective fields. This event is just one of her methods to ensure SJGC students are equipped and connected to all available resources and connections available. Ranata Hughes is credited with creating the event. Internship coordinator and student career advisor, Ms. ![]() Deborah Thigpen, in attendance at the event, agree this is an excellent opportunity for J-School students to network and get the inside scoop on what to expect for careers in PR. Griffin, a fourth-year public relations student from Tallahassee, shined as the moderator to a mass of students attending the event in the SJGC Lecture Hall. The panelist’s driving message on Tuesday was ‘let’s keep more talent in Tallahassee.’ Asya M. The event, “Exploring Careers in Public Relations,” was presented by SJGC’s Office of Jobs and Internships and the Florida Public Relations Association’s (FPRA) Capital Chapter. ![]()
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