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Meet new PRSA Alaska member Jesse Holt, public relations specialist for Southcentral Foundation. Job Responsibilities: Jesse and his team are responsible for maintaining uniform branding and style across the Southcentral Foundation (SCF) organization. They also serve...

Meet Julie Hasquet, senior manager of corporate communications for Chugach Electric Association. Named the PRSA Alaska Chapter’s 2018 Communicator of the Year, Julie is a long-time PRSA member with deep roots in Alaskan TV journalism, corporate communications and government relations. She points to PRSA connections as an ongoing source of expertise and professional insight.

Member Spotlight: Malia Taylor Meet Malia Taylor, account executive at Blueprint Alaska, a public relations and advocacy firm, where Malia focuses on research, copywriting and social media strategies. Calling Eagle River her hometown, Malia is a graduate of the...

Meet Heather Marron, corporate communications manager for Alaska Communications, a statewide internet and voice services provider and the technology sponsor for PRSA Alaska Chapter monthly professional development programs. This Alaska-grown talent is passionate about employee communications, as well as supporting the chapter through wide-ranging volunteer roles. She’s currently the PRSA Alaska board secretary.

Meet Josh Edge, media relations specialist for GCI. He says PRSA’s network of pros, resources and learning opportunities has helped him make a smooth transition from journalism to public relations over the past five years. The curiosity and connections that fuel his career also translate to professional development ideas that he shares as a member of the chapter’s programming committee.

Meet Josie Wilson, Alaska strategic communications director for HDR, a global engineering, architecture, environmental and construction company. Nearly two decades ago, this southern California transplant embraced both Alaska and the public relations / communications career field. Since then, she’s gained enduring professional and personal friendships, and an award-winning work ethic.