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The Pittsburgh chapter of PRSA seeks to serve as a resource to Young Professionals in this region. One of our initiatives is to create an informal network for young professionals… a place where they can be themselves, ask the “tough” questions, and gain the answers that they need to successfully navigate the corporate world.

We define “Young Professionals” as those individuals who are just entering the workforce, or who have fewer than 5 years of experience in the industry. Our goal is to help these young professionals successfully enter the workforce and make the transition from “student” to “professional.”  We are dedicated to providing programming, continuing education events, professional support and mentoring systems, and social networking opportunities.

If you are a young professional and you would like to learn more about our Young Professional program, become involved in PRSA, or be connected with one of our mentors, please contact Jenny Gross at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PRSA Mentor Volunteers

Katie Calligaro
Senior Account Executive
Ketchum
412-456-3596

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Brooke M. Fornalczyk
Manager, e-Marketing and Promotions
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
925 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-325-0161
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Mira Funari

Director, Public Relations
Office of Institutional Advancement
University of Pittsburgh
412-624-5814
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Ann K. (Fisher) Hohn
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA and Southern WV
Vice President of Communications
The Gulf Tower
707 Grant Street, 37th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1916
412-471-9474
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Joshua Hudson
Managing Editor, G.I. Jobs Magazine
Dragonfly Digital Media
437 W. Pearl St.
Butler, PA 16001
724-256-1476
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Kelly Kimberland
Public Relations Manager
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
4500 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-268-8467
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Kevin Lane
Director, Public Relations
Pittsburgh Technology Council
Catalyst Connection
Doyle Center for Manufacturing Technology
Pennsylvania NanoMaterials Commercialization Center
(412) 687-0200, ext. 247
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Lori Lecker
Director of Communications
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
301 Grant Street, 20th Floor
One Oxford Centre
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-562-3929
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Delores Natale
Lecturer, Public Relations
Westminster College
TC 403
New Wilmington, PA 16172
(724) 946-7348
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Bob O'Gara
Director of Integrated Marketing Communication Program
Point Park University
201 Wood St.
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-392-3413
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Paul O'Rourke
Director of Public Relations
Pipitone Group
3933 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
412-321-0879, ext 220
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Susan Orr
Director, Marketing and Communications
Girl Scouts – Trillium Council
606 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-594-2202
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Erin Palko
Public Relations Manager
UPMC Horizon
110 N. Main St.
Greenville, PA 16125
Phone 724-589-8107
Fax 724-588-1224

John Pepper
Director of Marketing and Communications
Central Blood Bank
Five Parkway Center
875 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh, 15220
412-209-7193
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Patricia J. Raffaele
Vice President, Advocacy and Communications
Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania
724-772-7202
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Mary G. Sestric
Corporate Communications
Del Monte Foods
1075 Progress Street, Third Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.222.8091
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Shellyn S. Shoenthal
Public Relations Specialist
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Pittsburgh
5743 Bartlett Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-586-3776
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Mrs. Cara A. Zanella
Communications Coordinator
Peters Township School District
631 East McMurray Road
McMurray, PA 15317
(724) 941-6251 x7205
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