Scripps PRSSA Blogs

This week, our chapter spoke with University of Missouri alumnus, Steve Turner. During his time at MU, Steve was the sports director for an NPR radio station called KBIA. He graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. Today, Steve works as the owner of Solomon/Turner PR based in St. Louis Missouri. Solomon/Turner PR … Continue reading Steve Turner, 10/19/2026 →

This week, our chapter spoke with Ohio University alumna and past chapter member, Kelsey Nelson. During her time at OU, Kelsey was in PRSSA and was involved in imPRessions, an old student-run PR firm on campus. She graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.  Today, Kelsey works as the Founder and President … Continue reading Kelsey Nelson, 10/12/2026 →

This week, our chapter spoke with Ohio University alumna and past chapter member, Tessa Schoessel. During her time at OU, Tessa was in the CIAO Italian-American Club and was involved in PRSSA. She graduated in 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication studies and minors in Marketing and Fashion Merchandising. Today, Tessa works as … Continue reading Tessa Schoessel, 10/05/2026 →

This week, our chapter spoke with Ohio University alumna and past chapter member, Laine Dannemiller. During her time at OU, Laine was a Scripps College Ambassador, a volunteer at the Athens County Dog Shelter and was involved in PRSSA. She graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Strategic Communications, and a specialization … Continue reading Laine Dannemiller, 09/21/2026 →

For our first meeting this fall semester, we welcomed back an alum, Aaron Brown. Aaron, once the president of our Scripps PRSSA chapter, is now the Director of Corporate Communications at Worthington Enterprises. To start off this year’s speaker series, he used a blank whiteboard to walk us through his presentation.  Aaron asked us to … Continue reading Aaron Brown, 09/14/26 →

This week, our chapter was visited by Ohio University alumna and past chapter member, Kelly Lambers (‘22). During her time at OU, Kelly was also a campus tour guide and a Morale Captain within the Bobcathon organization. Today, Kelly works as an Associate Social Media Strategist at Dooley Social Studios, a full-service social media marketing … Continue reading Kelly Lambers, 04/13/2026 →

This week, our chapter was visited by an Ohio University alumna and a past chapter member, Kerry Tuttle (‘15). Kerry graduated from OU with her Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a specialization in PR. Kerry was also involved in imPRessions and held internships at LaunchSquad and Walker Sands during her time at OU. Today, … Continue reading Kerry Tuttle, 04/06/26 →

This semester, our Communication Strategy in Meetings and Event Planning class at Ohio University has been working to create two immersive events that connect the university and Athens’ communities while supporting Passion Works Art Studio, a local organization empowering artists with disabilities. Representing Passion Works as a class has been an honor, as fundraising for … Continue reading From Strategy to Success: Planning events that engage and fundraise →

Devin Hughes Sami McNeal This week, our chapter was visited by two Ohio University alumni, Devin Hughes (‘11) and Sami McNeal (‘22). Devin and Sami graduated with degrees in journalism with emphases in PR and strategic communications. Today, both Devin and Sami work at Geben Communication, an agency located in Columbus that specializes in strategy, … Continue reading Sami McNeal & Devin Hughes, 3/30/26 →

This week, our chapter was visited by a two-time Ohio University alumnus and past Scripps PRSSA chapter member, Annie Winegardener (‘11 and ‘13). Annie completed her Bachelor of Science in Journalism with some additional minors and then continued at OU, completing her Master’s in Public Administration. Annie now works at the Motion Agency in Cincinnati … Continue reading Annie Winegardener, 03/23/26 →