The Challenges and Rewards of a Career in Public Affairs presented by the PRSA-NCC Loudoun-Fairfax Committee:
October 29, 2015 – 8:00am to 10:00am
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. – Networking/Breakfast
8:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Program
With the economy getting stronger, jobs in the public sector are starting to open up. In this session, you’ll hear from a panel of public affairs specialists as they tell you about this interesting career choice. Learn how they made the transition from private-sector to public-sector PR and their advice to others seeking a similar position.
Panel:
David Barnes, Public Affairs Liaison, Inspector General for Tax Administration, Department of Treasury
Kyle S. Richardson, Public Affairs, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
Bridget Serchak, Chief, Public Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Department of Defense
Lisa-Joy Zgorski, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, National Science Foundation
Moderator: Robert Deigh, RDC Public Relations LLC
Where:
Northern Virginia Community College Reston Center
1831 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, VA 20190
Directions
Cost:
Open to the public
$28 PRSA Members; $38 Nonmembers; $15 Students
$5 more at the door (space permitting)