The Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) has elected a new Chairperson and Board of Directors.
Martina Quinn, Founder & Managing Director, Alice Public Relations has been elected Chairperson of the PRCA.
Founded in 2015, Alice Public Relations under Martina has worked on campaigns to promote climate action, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, health awareness, employment and training opportunities, children’s rights, integration, and Ireland’s rich culture and heritage.
She has been a member of the PRCA Board since 2020.
Speaking following her election, Martina Quinn said, “During challenging times, Public Relations professionals have an important role to play. As PRCA Chair, I look forward to working with PR agencies across Ireland to show the value and power of PR. My priorities will include demonstrating how PR contributes to positive societal change; increasing diversity in the profession; and nurturing the next generation of communications professionals.”
Incoming Board Members include: Kathryn Byrne, Managing Director, Limelight Communications; Claire Feely, Deputy Managing Director, Elevate PR; Brian Harrison, Director, MKC Communications and Susie Horgan, Managing Director, Springboard Communications. They will join Justin Bowers, Director, Keating & Associates; Lorna Jennings, Managing Director, Hanover Communications and Gill Madden, Director, Fleishman Hillard who were re-elected to the Board.
The announcement was made following the PRCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 23 February.
Owen Cullen, Managing Director, Cullen Communications, former Chair will continue as the Ex-Officio member of the Board.