PROVIDENCE, RI – The Southeastern New England Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA/SENE) is pleased to announce the eight members of its 2014 Board of Directors, including its newly named president and two new directors.
Giselle Mahoney (North Kingstown (R.I.)) was named president. Mahoney is the manager of communications and public relations for Tech Collective. This is her second term as a board member.
“I am so proud to represent the PRSA/SENE chapter and its members as president this year,” Mahoney said. “I am joined by a talented board of directors and an exciting programming agenda for 2014. I look forward to the chapter continuing to build and connect our local PR community.”
The other newly elected board members are:
- Brian Hodge, communications & social media manager, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau – PR/Communications Chair
- Andrea McHugh, marketing & communications manager, Discover Newport – Membership Chair
The new members join senior board members:
- Michael J. Cerio (Cranston, R.I.), principal, Cerio Communications – Immediate Past Chapter President
- Scott Fraser (North Scituate, R.I.), principal, Fraser Communications Group – Treasurer
- Jeff Lavery (Pawtucket, R.I.), senior account executive, SVM Public Relations & Marketing Communications – Director, Programming
- Sarah Beron (Bristol, R.I.), public affairs and strategic communications, Advocacy Solutions, LLC –PRSSA Liaison
- Michael Masseur (Douglas, Mass.), account executive, RDW Group – President Elect
The board is building the 2014 programming agenda, which will feature events including professional development, industry spotlights, and media network building.
PRSA/SENE’s first event of the year will announce its 2013 Excellence Award winners as well as welcome Gil Lantini, founder of the Rhode Island Small Business Journal (RISBJ). Gil will share tips to RISBJ’s success and offer startups and SMBs best practices on branding, content, social media, and media pitching. It will be held on Thursday, March 27th from 5:30-7:30 at Bravo Brasserie. For more information and to attend, visit www.prsasene.org.