Welcome Tala Kseibi, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

On this episode, Tala shares about Encouraging Young Adults To Purse Careers in PR.

As a Public Relations Manager at Love Advertising, Tala is driven by a passion for effective communication and strategic brand management. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, focusing on Public Relations from The University of Texas at San Antonio, Tala refined her skills in media relations and successfully crafted and executed communication strategies, securing coverage in various online and broadcast local and trade publications.

Currently, Tala proudly serves as one of the 2024 PRSA Houston Board Directors and will be leading the New Young Professionals Committee. Her leadership journey includes being the President of the PRSSA at UTSA and a board member of the PRSA San Antonio, where she revitalized the chapter within a semester and raised substantial funds. Committed to inclusive initiatives, her background reflects a dedication to community engagement and diverse perspectives.

Connect with Tala at:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tala-kseibi-04727a172

Learn more about the PRSA Houston Chapter, our events and opportunities at www.prsahouston.org.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher, Public Relations

Welcome Hailey Bui and Melissa Kinsella, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter.

On this episode, Hailey & Melissa share about Marketing & Communications in Energy with CAMS.

Hailey Bui is a Marketing & Communications Specialist currently serving as a key member of the CAMS Marketing & Communications team. With over 5+ years of a robust professional background, Hailey is the driving force behind orchestrating the development and design of sophisticated corporate communications campaigns. Her primary objectives include elevating brand awareness and providing strategic support to the marketing and sales teams. In her current role at CAMS, Hailey formulates messaging strategies and leads the execution of targeted marketing campaigns aimed at educating external stakeholders about CAMS and its comprehensive range of services. Prior to joining CAMS, Hailey had extensive experience working with reputable B2C and B2B marketing agencies, where she managed diverse portfolios for clients across industries. Hailey's academic background includes a B.A. in Advertising and an M.A. in Mass Communications, with a specialized focus on social media behavior research.

Melissa Kinsella is the Director of Corporate Marketing Communications & Administration at CAMS. She leads the organization's communications team and develops strategic internal and external communication strategies to ensure brand identity and the company's objectives. Since joining CAMS in 2019, Melissa has directed highly effective marketing and branding campaigns utilizing the company's multi-faceted media channels. As a result of her creative approaches, CAMS received constant recognition and traffic to its digital assets, elevating the company's position as a first-in-class steward for infrastructure asset owners. With over 22 years of experience, she manages business operations and support, marketing, and communications, client relations, event management, and organizational development. Prior to CAMS, she held related positions at American Midstream, Egon Zehnder, and Valerus Field Solutions. Under Melissa's leadership, CAMS was recently named one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science and Event Management degree from Indiana University.

Connect with Hailey at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngocbuihailey/

Connect with Melissa at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahauger/

Welcome to PRSay, the podcast of the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America! On PRSay we spotlight our talented members and get to know each other a little better.

Valonia Walker, APR, is the Chief Communications Officer in Hempstead ISD. She is a one-person shop and is gearing up the start of school!

Valonia is a high-energy school communications pro and attributes much of her success to mentors she has had and her passion for life-long learning.

In this episode Valonia shares how she found her way to public relations in college, and with being active in PRSSA, found a love for the profession. She has gone on to have a successful career with several organizations and has earned her APR accreditation.

You can find Valonia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/valoniawalker. Be sure to connect with her.

PRSay is brought to you by Veronica V. Sopher Public Relations. We design and execute personal visibility strategies for businesses, organizations, authors and entrepreneurs who are ready to uplevel their brands and leverage earned media to legitimize their place in their niche.

Visit us at veronicavsopher.com, or connect on LinkedIn at @veronicavsopher.