Gainesville, FL – The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) is pleased to announce the new IPR ELEVATE cohort. This esteemed group consists of ambitious and entrepreneurial leaders who are dedicated to advancing the research-focused mission of IPR, which is to promote the science beneath the art of public relations.™
“We are excited to welcome such an incredible new group of leaders to IPR ELEVATE,” said Anetra Henry, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at IPR. “They each bring something new to the membership and I am ecstatic to continue to see it flourish.”
IPR ELEVATE proudly welcomes the following members:
- Mariana Agathoklis-Schlock, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Verizon
- Faryar Borhani, Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, Encore Capital Group
- Gupreet Brar, Global Chief of Staff & General Manager, Edelman
- Rachel Coffman, President and Founder, Coffman Collaborative LLC
- John Hodgins, Senior Communications Manager, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
- Jackie Kolek, Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer, Peppercomm
- Kati Salefski, Senior Director, Communications, Surgical, Medtronic
- Heather Serignese, Assistant Vice President, CEO Communications, The Hartford
On September 13, 2023, all members of IPR ELEVATE are invited to gather at Deloitte in New York City for Ascend with ELEVATE, an exclusive leadership summit. The event will feature distinguished speakers from the IPR Board of Trustees and other notable guests.
IPR ELEVATE consists of accomplished communication professionals at mid- and senior-level positions, boasting a minimum of 10 years of experience across various industries and backgrounds. Membership is determined by the IPR ELEVATE Committee, which is comprised of esteemed CCOs, agency leaders, nonprofit executives, academic professionals, and executive search leaders.
As IPR ELEVATE members, these leaders will gain access to cutting-edge research, in-person and virtual events, and valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and mentorship with IPR Trustees. They will also contribute to IPR Commissions or Centers of Excellence, as well as designated committees or task forces. The next deadline for applications is on August 15, 2023.
Application and Nomination Forms for IPR ELEVATE:
Membership applications for IPR ELEVATE are available on the IPR website at https://instituteforpr.org/ipr-elevate/. Membership is $3500 annually ($1750 for nonprofit organizations) for a two-year renewable term.
Nominations can also be supported by a member of the IPR community. For more information, visit instituteforpr.org/ipr-elevate/ or contact Anetra Henry, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, at anetra@instituteforpr.org.
About the Institute for Public Relations
The Institute for Public Relations is an independent, nonprofit research foundation dedicated to fostering greater use of research and research-based knowledge in corporate communication and the public relations practice. IPR is dedicated to the science beneath the art of public relations.™ IPR provides timely insights and applied intelligence that professionals can put to immediate use. All research, including a weekly research letter, is available for free at instituteforpr.org.
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Contact:
Anetra Henry
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives
Institute for Public Relations
anetra@institutefopr.org
