We are excited to announce the 2023 PRSA San Diego Imperial Counties leadership slate has been approved by our members. Congratulations to all new and continuing board members and associate board members on this achievement. Our chapter relies on the dedication of our board to carry our work forward and help us realize our long- and short-term goals. Thank you all for selflessly donating your time and talent to our organization.
Looking forward to a positive and productive 2023! See you in the New Year!
2023 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President
Blake Nelson, APR (2024) *
Owner, My Sage Public Relations
President-Elect & Treasurer
Arturo Garcia Sierra (2025) ** *
Marketing and Communications Manager, Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego
Past President
April Tellez Green (2023)
Communications Manager, UC San Diego
Founder + CEO, Project Reboot
Secretary
Barbara Cosio Moreno (2023)
Public Affairs Manager, Caltrans
Directors At Large
Accreditation
Anne Buckley, APR (2024)
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, UC San Diego
Bernays Awards
Jenny Mehlow (2024)
Sr. Public Relations Manager, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Adagray Willis, APR+M (2025)
Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Navy – Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One
Madeleine Baudoin Ghorashi (2025)
Policy Advisor, City of San Diego
Community Relations + Advocacy
William Lopez (2024)
Principal, Alternative Strategies
Patricia Maxwell Robertson (2024)
Owner, The Eco Monkey
Communications
Monica Gil dos Santos (2025)
Account Executive, Katz & Associates
Kristin Blake (2025)
Senior Manager, Public Relations, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Diversity + Inclusion
Ben Mendoza (2025)
Digital Communications & Engagement Manager, Council President’s Office, City of San Diego
Alexis Cortes (2025)
Publicist, J Public Relations
Membership + Volunteer Engagement
Anthony King, APR (2025)
Director of Communications, School of Arts and Humanities, UC San Diego
Professional Development
Cheryl Robinson, APR (2024)
Director of Special Projects, UC San Diego
Elena Gomez (2025)
Associate Director of Media Relations, University of San Diego
Amanda Nelson (2023)
Creative Director, Mandavision Strategies
Associate “New Pro” Board Members (Non-Voting)
Bernays Awards
Paulina Sierra ***
Account Coordinator, Southwest Strategies
Communications
Karlene Sanchez ***
Junior Account Executive, Katz & Associates
Chris Jenkins ***
Freelance Videographer, Chris Jenkins Productions
Community Relations + Advocacy
Sammi Reyes ***
Founder/CEO, Your Passion Agency
President, SDSU PRSSA
Ethics Officer (Non-Voting)
Julie Smith-Taylor, APR ***
President and Founder, Taylor PR Strategies
Legend
(Year indicates end of term)
* Assembly Delegate
** Western District Representative
*** Non-Voting Board Role
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