PRSA San Diego

Lunch and Learn: Communicating with Pride
2021-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join PRSA SD/IC’s online conversation with members of the LGBTQ Community to discuss what makes inclusive messaging and work environments.

We’ve all seen the logos changing and the messages of, “Happy Pride,” but how can we ensure as PR, Communications and Marketing pros that we are walking the walk. July is Pride Month in San Diego. It comes on the heels of June which is celebrated as LGBTQ Month in California and in the U.S.
What happens in the months after Pride?
PRSA San Diego /Imperial Counties Chapter is taking this opportunity to host a discussion with members of the LGBTQ Community about how to be a supportive ally, introduce you to communications professionals who are also out and proud, and discuss how we can improve our communications messages to be inclusive.
In this webinar, you will hear:

What does it mean to be an ally
Why are pronouns so important
How can you ensure your campaigns are inclusive
Is your office a positive environment for LGBTQ employees

This lunch and learn event is one you don’t want to miss.
Our panel features:
Dr. Vincent “Vinnie” Pompei
He/Him | Director, Youth Well-Being Project, Human Rights Campaign
Dr. Vincent “Vinnie” Pompei is the Director of the Youth Well-Being Program encompassing the annual Time to THRIVE conference, Project THRIVE, the Youth Ambassador Initiative, and a portfolio of training and educational resources to help youth-serving professionals promote the overall well-being of LGBTQ youth. Before joining HRC, Vincent was the Project Director for the Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership at San Diego State University and spent over ten years as a classroom teacher and school counselor. He also served as President for the California Association of School Counselors, was on the LGBTQ Issues Advisory Committee for the California Teachers Association, and was a National Cadre Trainer for the National Education Association.
Jerry McCormick
He/Him | Senior Public Information Officer, City of San Diego
Jerry McCormick is a Senior Public Information Officer with the City of San Diego. He is the founder of the San Diego Association of Black Journalists (now celebrating its 21st year) and a current board member of the Society of Professional Journalists. McCormick has worked locally at The San Diego Union-Tribune, NBC 7 San Diego (where he won an Emmy for his work on the Boston Bombing tragedy) and Fox 5 San Diego. He also teaches broadcast at San Diego State University and print journalism at Southwestern College in Chula Vista. In addition, he is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Ari Lopez
They/Them | Operations & Special Projects Coordinator at Mixte Communications
Before joining Mixte, Ari (they/them) volunteered for a handful of CBOs and NPOs in the San Diego region. They have worked for two different San Diego government agencies: SANDAG and the County of San Dego’s Environmental Health Department. They also briefly worked for a philanthropy-servicing organization where they had the opportunity to support local, small and minority-owned businesses that have been impacted by the global pandemic, helping local business owners secure grants provided by the CARES Act.
Born and raised on Kumeyaay land (San Diego region), Ari is a Latinx, first-generation college graduate and a queer person of color who has naturally gravitated towards social justice issues and campaigns. Ari holds a BA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology and Urban Studies & Planning from UC San Diego. They value accountability, collaboration, equity, and sustainability.
Moderated by Barbara Cosio Moreno, PRSA Board Member, Communications Professional, & Proud member of the LGBTQ community
If you are not able to register online via credit card, send a registration RSVP via email to Maggie Padilla at prsa.maggie@gmail.com. Payment can be made prior to the event by check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard and American Express). Checks can be mailed to PRSA SD/IC, P.O. Box 28512, San Diego, CA 92198-0512.
For questions, not reservations, contact Barbara Cosio Moreno at bjmoreno7@gmail.com.

RECORDING: Building Better Leaders of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
2021-05-26 17:30 - 2021-06-10 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
ICYMI: Purchase a recording of PRSA SD/IC ‘s event Building Better Leaders

In this webinar, you will get:

A transparent, honest presentation of PRSA SD/IC’s work toward building better leaders as it pertains to equity, inclusion and diversity (EDI)
An example of a structured three-year plan to achieve measurable outcomes as it pertains to EDI
Context brought in by BIPOC industry leaders where they will speak on additional ways the industry as a whole can grow
An example of an EDI process that can be applied in your organization

About:
The San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of PRSA is committed to leading a more diverse and inclusive organization.
Recent efforts have been put forth to become a more inclusive organization, which include reinstating a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Between March and July 2020, D&I Committee Chair Jamie Hampton conducted listening sessions with our board. The goals in doing so were to create a baseline on how well-versed the current board is on EDI and gather observations based on ideas or perspectives commonly shared across the board.
Jamie built a report to highlight through-lines and make recommendations to help our Chapter be more representative of the communities we serve, and help each of us reflect on how we can become better leaders as it pertains to EDI.
During this event, we will share the results from the board assessment, which will include the following:

Key takeaways
Challenges and opportunities
Next steps

PRSA SD/IC is hosting this online conversation to share these findings with other communications professionals in our field, and also to ensure accountability by making the report public.
Panelists will include:

Keith Bryant, San Diego journalist and meteorologist currently working as a news producer at NBC7 and president of the San Diego Association of Black Journalists
Jamie Hampton, PRSA SD/IC D&I chair and CEO of Mixte Communications and Tracks Public Relations
Angel Mason Broadus, president and founder of Puzzle Pieces Marketing
Kristine Mason Broadus, vice president of Puzzle Pieces Marketing

Jamie will present the report’s findings while Keith, Angel and Kristine will share insight on areas of improvement within the local PR industry.
We invite you to watch this important discussion in transparency and accountability.
If you are not able to purchase online via credit card, send a registration RSVP via email to Maggie Padilla at prsa.maggie@gmail.com. Payment can be made prior to the event by check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard and American Express). Checks can be mailed to PRSA SD/IC, P.O. Box 28512, San Diego, CA 92198-0512.
For questions, not reservations, contact Arturo Garcia at garcia@mopa.org.

Building Better Leaders of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
2021-05-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
PRSA SD/IC is hosting this online conversation to share findings from our EDI listening report.

In this webinar, you will get:

A transparent, honest presentation of PRSA SD/IC’s work toward building better leaders as it pertains to equity, inclusion and diversity (EDI)
An example of a structured three-year plan to achieve measurable outcomes as it pertains to EDI
Context brought in by BIPOC industry leaders where they will speak on additional ways the industry as a whole can grow
An example of an EDI process that can be applied in your organization

About:
The San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of PRSA is committed to leading a more diverse and inclusive organization.
Recent efforts have been put forth to become a more inclusive organization, which include reinstating a dedicated Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Between March and July 2020, D&I Committee Chair Jamie Hampton conducted listening sessions with our board. The goals in doing so were to create a baseline on how well-versed the current board is on EDI and gather observations based on ideas or perspectives commonly shared across the board.
Jamie built a report to highlight through-lines and make recommendations to help our Chapter be more representative of the communities we serve, and help each of us reflect on how we can become better leaders as it pertains to EDI.
During this event, we will share the results from the board assessment, which will include the following:

Key takeaways
Challenges and opportunities
Next steps

PRSA SD/IC is hosting this online conversation to share these findings with other communications professionals in our field, and also to ensure accountability by making the report public.
Panelists will include:

Keith Bryant, San Diego journalist and meteorologist currently working as a news producer at NBC7 and president of the San Diego Association of Black Journalists
Jamie Hampton, PRSA SD/IC D&I chair and CEO of Mixte Communications and Tracks Public Relations
Angel Mason Broadus, president and founder of Puzzle Pieces Marketing
Kristine Mason Broadus, vice president of Puzzle Pieces Marketing

Jamie will present the report’s findings while Keith, Angel and Kristine will share insight on areas of improvement within the local PR industry.
We invite you to join us for this important discussion in transparency and accountability.
If you are not able to register online via credit card, send a registration RSVP via email to Maggie Padilla at prsa.maggie@gmail.com. Payment can be made prior to the event by check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard and American Express). Checks can be mailed to PRSA SD/IC, P.O. Box 28512, San Diego, CA 92198-0512.
For questions, not reservations, contact Arturo Garcia at garcia@mopa.org.

San Diego's Creative Economy
2021-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
Did you know that our collective worth to the San Diego economy is $11 Billion? That truly elevates the value of our field. This applies to Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalists, Designers, Freelancers and other creatives.
PRSA San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter invites you to learn about “The Creative Economy.” Virtually enjoy lunch while learning about how your role is supporting San Diego’s industry of creative professionals and the incredible pool of talent we are a part of.
Take an hour out of your day to get an understanding of this first-of-its-kind study on our industry and what it means to work here, recruit here and what the future holds.
Panelists will lead us through an in-depth discussion, including: Jonathon Glus, Executive Director for the City of San Diego Arts and Culture Commission; Jordan Latchford, Research Manager for the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation; Ann Berchtold, Director of Marketing and Communications for MIG; and Mario Sanguinet, Research Specialist for Pay Our Interns and a Communication Instructor at Southwestern College.

If you are not able to register online via credit card, send a registration RSVP via email to Maggie Padilla. Payment can be made prior to the event by check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard and American Express). Checks can be mailed to PRSA SD/IC, P.O. Box 28512, San Diego, CA 92198-0512.

For questions, not reservations, contact Barb Cosio Moreno.
View the Creative Economy Study.

Thank you to our event sponsor, the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation.
