BJ Fischer is a PRSA leader out of Northwest Ohio, joining the PRSA-ECD board in 2025. Get to know a little about BJ.
Home Chapter: Northwest Ohio
City/state of residence: Sylvania, Ohio
University/degree: Bowling Green State University, B.A. in English
What year did you join PRSA? 2005
What was your first job out of college? Analyst at Survey Research Center
What was your biggest career lesson? Never burn a bridge.
What is the most unusual/memorable moment in your career? Doing PR for Cirque du Soleil when they came to Toledo.
What lesson do you want to share with graduates entering the workforce in PR? You will have to be a lifelong learner to thrive.
What is your favorite aspect of the PR profession? Using strong communication programming to reduce uncertainty and doubt and build stronger relationships.
What do you most value about being a member of PRSA? Professional networking and fellowship.
What do you hope to accomplish in joining the ECD board? I hope to play a part in advancing the profession in the region.
What’s your favorite pastime? Writing and reading
When you’re not working, where would we find you? You will probably find me at a Bowling Green sporting event.