Call for Nominations by July 14: Director-at-Large Special Appointment

PRSA ECD currently has a Director-at-Large vacancy and is aiming to fill this seat in July/August 2023. PRSA ECD board service is beneficial in a myriad of ways, including collaborating with colleagues at the Chapter, District, and National…

ECD Chair’s January 2026 Message

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As my term as Chair comes to a close, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the privilege of serving you this past year. Working alongside such dedicated and talented professionals has been more of an honor than I even anticipated, and I am excited to see the district continue to thrive under the leadership of our incoming Chair, Mark Pompilio.

ECD Chapter Spotlight: PRSA Hoosier Chapter

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January is “New Leadership Month” on the ECD calendar so it is appropriate to dedicate the first ECD Chapter Spotlight of 2026 to the PRSA Hoosier Chapter.

ECD Chapter Spotlight: PRSA PITTSBURGH

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December heralds the season of giving, and perhaps no East Central District chapter gives more to its community than PRSA Pittsburgh. We’re proud to celebrate Pittsburgh in the December ECD Chapter Spotlight.

Moving Ideas Forward: A Recap of Unlocking Creativity Through Movement

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As PR professionals prepare to wrap up the year and head into the holidays, the PRSA East Central District (ECD) closed its 2025 Mental Health Advocacy Series with an energizing session that brought inspiration, science, and strategy together—literally on the move.

ECD Chair’s December 2025 Message

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As my term as Chair comes to a close, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the privilege of serving you this past year. Working alongside such dedicated and talented professionals has been more of an honor than I even anticipated, and I am excited to see the district continue to thrive under the leadership of our incoming Chair, Mark Pompilio.

Reset Before the Rush: How Movement Can Recharge Your Mind and Message

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PRSA East Central District invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the creativity that drives you. Join us for a free pre-holiday webinar designed to help you recharge your mindset and your message.

ECD Chapter Spotlight: Detroit

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Considering the 2025 East Central District Conference ended with the exciting announcement that ECDC will move next year to Detroit, it is only appropriate to celebrate our colleagues in the Motor City by shining the November ECD Chapter Spotlight on PRSA Detroit.

ECD Chair’s November 2025 Message

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I just returned from PRSA ICON in Washington, D.C., and my mind--and heart--are full. Between inspiring sessions, meaningful conversations with peers, and even a memorable Lyft ride from Reagan National Airport (my driver, a furloughed D.C. police officer who dreams of trading her badge for farmland), I was reminded once again that listening--really listening--is still one of our greatest superpowers as communicators.

ECD Chapter Spotlight: Thoroughbred Chapter

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The East Central District “Chapter Spotlight” recognition gallops into October with the spotlight on the PRSA Thoroughbred Chapter.

Reclaiming Focus, Restoring Wellbeing: What We Learned from PRSA ECD’s “Digital Detox” Webinar

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In honor of World Mental Health Day, PRSA East Central District hosted a powerful virtual session exploring how communications professionals can navigate digital overload and reclaim control over their attention, creativity and emotional wellbeing.