Member Spotlight: Blythe Campbell

Apr 3, 2023 | News

Meet Blythe Campbell, an independent PR practitioner who founded her company Blythe Campbell Communications in 2017, following a 30-year career in corporate communications. A homegrown Alaskan, Blythe sits on the PRSA Alaska Chapter’s board of directors – a leadership position that is the latest in a string of volunteer service roles she’s filled to benefit members of the local chapter and PRSA national.

Job Responsibilities:
“I specialize in helping leaders communicate with their important audiences,” said Blythe. “I’m a ghostwriter, presentation coach and consultant on sticky communications issues.”

Hometown: Juneau and Anchorage

All-time Favorite Song: Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf

Education and Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Oregon State University
• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2017

How does membership in PRSA assist you?
“Alaska’s PRSA members are incredibly talented communicators. I’ve learned so much from them and enjoyed collaborating on projects,” notes Blythe. “I especially love getting together informally to talk about communications challenges that we can’t air in public.”

PRSA has also helped her develop public speaking skills with insights and opportunities to practice at PRSA events and conferences.

Have you volunteered, or are you currently volunteering, in support of the Alaska Chapter?
In October 2021, Blythe was elected to a two-year term to serve on the 2022 and 2023 PRSA Alaska Board of Directors. Over they years, she’s served in a number of roles, from chapter committee member, committee leader. Currently, she chairs the chapter’s mentorship committee.

Blythe frequently shares her knowledge through speaking at PRSA events and conferences, as well as through articles submitted to The PRSA Alaska Communicator e-newsletter.

Blythe will become editor of the chapter’s e-newsletter beginning in May, when current editor Stephenie Wheeler passes the baton.