Elections for next year's leadership positions will take place at the next PRSSA meeting on April 24 in Carroll Hall, room 33 at 7 p.m. Stay tuned to this web site for updated information on the date and time of that meeting.

Below are the candidates for office, organized by desired position.

Publicity Director

Katie Ratchford, Rising Senior

Katie Ratchford is a rising senior and public relations major from Gastonia, N. C. She is an intern at the North Carolina Minority Support Center and The Siena Hotel and Il Palio Ristorante. Katie specializes in promoting a variety of events for both organizations. Her goals for PRSSA next year include an increase in the number of events and number of members.

Jennifer Knox, Rising Junior

Jennifer Knox is just finishing up her sophomore year at UNC. Originally from just outside Orlando, Florida, her family currently resides in Cary. After graduation, Jennifer would like to get a job in the fashion/retail or entertainment sectors of public relations.

Liz Stanley, Rising Senior

Liz Stanley is a rising senior majoring in journalism with a minor in business administration. This is her first year as a PRSSA member, but she has been active in public relations in others ways. Liz spent last summer in New York City working at a fashion public relations firm called Factory PR. She helped create press kits, work the door at events and send out media advisories for brands such as Pier One, Tracy Reese and Eddie Bauer. The year before, Liz worked at OK! Magazine as it launched in the U.S. market, assisting editors by answering phones, transcribing interviews and dealing with messengers. Liz was born in Charleston, S.C., but grew up in Wilmington, N.C. She loves the beach and enjoys surfing and wake boarding.

Katie Winders, Rising Junior

Katie is from Hickory, N.C., and interested in sports public relations.  Last summer, she interned with a fiber optics cable company in their internal relations department. This fall, Katie will be interning with Livis Freeman, who spoke to PRSSA about his business 4OurFans. She is interested in public relations because of her affinity for the variety of experiences that it affords.

Sarayah Mitchell, Rising Junior

Sarayah is a rising junior originally from Irvington, New Jersey, but currently living in Pollocksville, N.C. She is majoring in public relations with a minor in English. Currently, Sarayah works as a public relations assistant at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Next year, she would like to see an increase in PRSSA membership and visibility.

Secretary

Stephanie Slipher, Rising Senior

Stephanie Slipher is a rising senior public relations major and public policy analysis minor from Asheville, N.C.  She is currently the public relations chair of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and an intern at the North Carolina Minority Support Center in Durham, N.C. Next year, Stephanie would like to create an internship and scholarship list and calendar to increase PRSSA member’s access to valuable experience and financial support.

Allison McNeill, Rising Junior

Allison McNeill is from Pinehurst, N.C.  She is a sophomore majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications, public relations sequence.  She is very detail-oriented and feels that she would excel in this position. Allison will be interning with 4OurFans, a sports public relations agency, in Chapel Hill this summer.

Nacarla Webb, Rising Junior

Nacarla Webb is rising junior, Journalism and Mass Communication major, electronic sequence. Her vision for PRSSA is to define student advocacy in the world of public relations through potentially starting our own firm or practice to provide members with collateral that would enhance their portfolios upon graduation. Nacarla is an avid member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Carolina Association of Black Journalists.

Treasurer

Allison Massiello, Rising Junior

Allison Massiello is currently a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications, studying in the public relations sequence. Allison has held a treasurer position in the past for another club; so she is capable and enthusiastic to handle the PRSSA’s funds. Allison interns at the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, assisting the promotions and planning of the Center’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Allison is also working on a public relations plan for Pawfect Match Rescue.