PRSA, Southern Arizona Chapter

06/04/2026

Up next in our “Meet the Board” series is
Mitch Zak!

He brings more than 30 years of experience in public relations and public affairs to his role as chapter Treasurer. He currently serves as University Spokesperson and Executive Director of External Communications at the University of Arizona, where he leads media relations and helps shape the university’s public voice.

06/01/2026

Know an outstanding communicator making an impact in Southern Arizona? Nominate a colleague for PR Pro of the Year, PR Rookie of the Year, Media Person of the Year, or Career Impact!

Learn more and apply at www.prsatucson.org/impact.

05/30/2026

Wondering how public relations can help your organization? Not sure if you need to be on Instagram or TikTok?

Join PRSA Southern Arizona for a half-day workshop to learn PR essentials, from practical tips to strategies for reaching your audience.

Registration link in our bio!

05/27/2026

Don’t wait until the last minute. Early bird pricing for the 2026 IMPACT Awards ends June 15! ⏰

Apply at www.prsatucson.org/impact

05/27/2026

Bring a friend, grab a drink, and let’s connect!

☕✨ Coffee lovers, connectors, and early risers — this one’s for you! Join us for the FINAL AAFT event of the season on Tuesday, June 9 from 7:30–8:30am at Presta Coffee Roasters! We’re teaming up with PRSA, Southern Arizona Chapter for a relaxed morning filled with coffee, conversation, networking, and making new friends😀.

No RSVPs. No pressure. Just good coffee and even better people. 🙌 See you there!

05/20/2026

Entries are officially OPEN for the 2026 PRSA Southern Arizona IMPACT Awards! Showcase your best PR, marketing, and communications work from the past year and earn recognition from peers across Southern Arizona. Early bird pricing ends June 15. Review award categories at https://www.prsatucson.org/impact.

05/19/2026

⏰You don’t want to miss this media roundtable happening tomorrow, Tuesday 5/19! Attendees will hear directly from media professionals, gain practical pitching insights and have the opportunity to ask questions in a collaborative discussion format.

It’s not too late to register. Check out the link in our bio.

05/15/2026

🗓️Join us for a panel featuring local media professionals as they share what makes a story stand out. From crafting compelling pitches to building strong media relationships, you’ll gain insights to help your stories get noticed.🎙️

Register through the link in our bio!

05/05/2026

Don’t miss out on our next coffee meetup on May 12!🗓️

05/04/2026

Meet the Board! We are happy to introduce Patrick McNamara, board secretary for the PRSA Southern Arizona Chapter.

Patrick serves as communications manager for the Pima Association of Governments, where he helps lead campaigns and content that inform the public about regional transportation and planning efforts. His work includes newsletters, news releases, email campaigns, social media and video content, as well as editing staff-produced reports.