Cultural Competency Is a Must for All
Public Relations Melissa Vela-Williamson Public Relations Melissa Vela-Williamson

Cultural Competency Is a Must for All

In November, I was happy to attend PRSA’s ICON 2022 conference in Grapevine, Texas. The three-day event offered many rewarding experiences, but some situations there surprised me. I was excited to speak to hundreds of students and professionals at ICON 2022 about my new book, “Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know.” As a communicator and agency owner, I am invested in PRSA. My team and I prepared for months for this milestone moment.

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Wisdom from a Recent College Grad: Get Involved!
Advice, Women, Public Relations Bailey McGoldrick Advice, Women, Public Relations Bailey McGoldrick

Wisdom from a Recent College Grad: Get Involved!

Becoming a communications major is one of the best decisions I have made in college and I am greatly looking forward to my career in public relations. College is an amazing chapter in anyone’s life and I cannot stress enough what I have gained from having leadership roles and mentors I know I can trust. At the end of the day, you get out of college what you put into it.

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4 Tips for a Successful Remote Internship
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4 Tips for a Successful Remote Internship

I met Melissa in November of 2022 at the PRSSA ICON International conference in Dallas, Texas. I attend Northern Michigan University in Marquette, about 1,500 miles from San Antonio, Texas, where MVW Communications is located. For the past year, I’ve been working remotely for MVW Communications, and here’s how I succeeded…

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Learning Through Experience
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Learning Through Experience

As a go-getter, I love to learn, and internships are where I have learned my most valuable lessons. This semester, I found that internships are a great opportunity to gain practical experience and apply what you’re learning in the classroom to real-world situations. Here’s a peek into some of the things I’ve learned at MVW Communications.

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