Monthly Newsletter - December 2025

Come to the Mingle Bells Mixer!

Celebrate the holidays and the end of the year with your fellow Southern Arizona PRSA members and PR colleagues! We're partnering again with AAF Tucson to guarantee twice as much fun at The Depot Bar in Tucson.

Reconnect with familiar faces and meet new colleagues in communications, public relations, marketing, and advertising. Enjoy a festive evening of karaoke, raffle prizes, and holiday cheer!

Your ticket includes a selection of appetizers and two drink tickets. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Casa de los Niños, and receive a raffle ticket as our thank-you!

$25 members | $35 non-members | $5 students

THE DEPOT

3501 E. Fort Lowell Pl., Tucson, AZ 85716

 See you there!

Message from Outgoing Chapter President Laura Kruszewski, MBA, APR

Thank you, PRSA Southern Arizona! It’s truly been an honor to serve as your president these past two years. Our board enjoyed creating monthly programs that not only sharpened your skills, but created space for you to connect, swap ideas, and build real community in our profession.

This year’s lineup covered everything from crisis communications and media pitching to AI prompting, ethics, and more. And we loved seeing so many of you at PR Bootcamp in June that covered essentials of PR, graphic design, and AI.

I’m excited to keep moving forward together in 2026. We’ll continue offering practical, growth-minded courses and events designed to help you thrive in your career and stay connected to your peers.

Speakers Announced for the 2026 PRSA Western District Conference

February 2-4, 2026 at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, California

Opening Keynote Speaker Matthew Marcial, CAE, CMP, PRSA National’s new CEO, will be sharing his insights on growth, innovation, and member engagement from over 15 years leading global professional organizations.

Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek Jennifer Cunningham will be keynote speaker for day two. Also locked in are speakers from Disneyland Resort, Experian, UCLA Health, Rocket Launch Marketing & PR, and OC V!be, among others.

Located just 8 miles from John Wayne Airport and set against the backdrop of beautiful Newport Beach, the 2026 Western District Conference invites PR professionals to navigate change and discover new opportunities under the theme “Charting the Course: Waves of Change, Currents of Opportunity.”

From dynamic speakers to hands-on sessions, the conference offers rich insights and meaningful connections, all in a setting designed to inspire and recharge. Whether you're steering a team or just setting sail in your career, you’ll leave equipped to make an impact.

Get details and book your room at the beautiful Balboa Bay Resort & Club in Newport Beach, California before space sells out!

PRSA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WEBINAR | JANUARY 12, 2026 (11 AM - 12 NOON MST)

AI Pulse: January Briefing 

Join leading experts each month for timely insights into the latest AI trends, tools, and developments. Designed for PR and communications professionals, this webinar series delivers practical strategies to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

WEBINAR | JANUARY 14, 2026 (1 PM - 3 PM MST)

Future Watch 2026: Changes and Trends You Should Have on Your Radar

Join this webinar to learn about potential signals of change and gain practical steps that you, as a PR professional, should consider taking today to help your organization better navigate the future.

Thanks to our renewing chapter members!

Stefanie Teller

Chief Communications Officer

Sundt Construction, Inc.

Send us your professional news and job openings!

Have you changed positions, or received a recent honor? Make sure to send us your news, new title, and place of employment so it can be shared with your chapter members!

And when you are looking to fill a communications position or hire an intern, send us the position title, employer and the link to the job description or application, so that we can share it with qualified PR pros in Southern Arizona.

All member news and job openings can be sent to info@prsatucson.org

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The Southern Arizona Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is the region's leading professional organization serving the communications community. We are advocates for industry excellence and ethical conduct, providing our members with learning opportunities and resources to enhance professional connections and support them through their careers. Visit prsatucson.org to learn more about our upcoming monthly programs, occasional networking mixers, annual events and more. By becoming a member, you will join the ranks of 21,000 other public relations professionals across the country to expand your professional network and to build your knowledge and skills to further advance your career.