PRSA National Capital Chapter Announces 2027 Leadership

The Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) announced its incoming leaders for 2027. The 2027 board will be led by Jennifer Strohm, Senior Director of Public Health at JPA Health.

“I am thrilled to step into the role of President as we chart an ambitious vision for PRSA NCC in 2027,” said Strohm. “As our profession navigates rapid evolution, PRSA NCC will continue to be the premier hub for DMV communicators who want to stay ahead of the trends and shape the future of our field. Together with a remarkably talented Board of Directors, we are focused on delivering exceptional member value—offering transformative learning, expanding high-impact networking, and celebrating the vital work of communicators across the National Capital Region.”

A seasoned strategic communications executive and accredited public relations professional, states a release, "Strohm brings 30 years of industry experience. Her involvement with PRSA began as a Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) member at the University of Maryland. She has been a member of PRSA NCC for over two decades, where she has co-chaired the Membership and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) committees and routinely judged national and local industry honors, including the PRSA Anvil Awards.

"At JPA Health, Strohm leverages data-driven insights to guide media strategy, crisis management, and executive messaging for nonprofit, government, and association clients. Her public health work has earned national recognition, including multiple industry awards, the University of Maryland Department of Communication’s COMM Achiever Award and two Director’s Awards from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health.

The 2027 PRSA NCC Board of Directors are:

President

• Jennifer Strohm, MA, APR, Senior Director of Public Health at JPA Health

President-Elect

• Julia Burgos, MPS, APR, Chief of School and Community Relations, Alexandria City Public Schools

Secretary

• Alex Budzynski, Manager, Digital Communications & Marketing, VOA (Volunteers of America)

Treasurer

• Laura Van Eperen, Principal, Distinct Communications 

Vice-President, Two-Year Term

• Remi Becker, Strategic Communications Consultant, APCO
• Victoria Gogo, APR, Founder & CEO, Jones Gogo LLC
• Sharon Reis, Principal, The Reis Group

Vice-President, One-Year Term

• Ailis Wolf, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Fors Marsh

Two-Year Directors

• Leonard Greenberger, APR, Vice President, AKCG - Public Relations Counselors
• Roddena Kirksey, Digital Communications Coordinator, George Mason University
• Rhy Wiethe, Digital Communications Coordinator, NOVEC

(The fourth two-year Director position will be announced following the completion of a runoff election to resolve a three-way tie.)

One-Year Directors

• Denise Douglas, Superintendent of Communications and Engagement, Prince George's County Public Schools
• Thy-Ann Nguyen, Chief of Staff and Partner, CURA Strategies
• Carol Wilkerson, Director of Media Relations, Howard University

Immediate Past President

• Patricia Hernandez, PhD, Associate Teaching Professor & Director, Marketing Communication, Wake Forest University