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# Voting for PRSA Maryland 2021 Board Under Way; Results Announced at Dec. 10 Best in Maryland Awards Gala
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/voting-for-prsa-maryland-2021-board-under-way-results-announced-at-dec-10-best-in-maryland-bim-awards-gala/
- Published: 2020-11-22T16:43:51.000Z
- Updated: 2020-11-24T15:30:59.000Z
- Author: Jeffrey Davis
- Tags: PR, Communications, Maryland News, #wp-bottom-left-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:50

**The Public Relations Society of America, Maryland Chapter has posted its slate for the 2021 board of directors** and member volunteers. Voting is currently underway and the final results will be announced during [the 2020 Best in Maryland gala](https://prsamd.org/all-events/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com), set for December 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. In addition to the new board, gala attendees will learn who the chapter’s best COVID-19 communicators are and who is taking home Lifetime Achievement, Best of Show and other awards.

**Executive Committee**

- President: **David Marshall**, Ph.D., APR, Professor and Chair, Department of Strategic Communication, Morgan State University (in photo)
- Vice President: **Emily McDermott**, Director, Van Eperen
- Secretary: **Tracy Imm**, M.S., M.B.A., Founder Tracy Imm Worldwide, LLC
- Treasurer: **Renata Allen**, M.B.A., Director, Scheduling & Events, Baltimore City Community College
- Immediate Past President: **Lisa Brusio Coster**, M.B.A., President, Coster Communications, Ltd.

**Directors**

- **Nikki Bracy**, M.S.M., PR & Social Media Supervisor, Planit, Area of Board Responsibility: Communications
- **Jeffrey A. Davis**, APR, Principal, J. Davis Public Relations, LLC, (Communications)
- **Laurie Farrell**, President and Owner, Mission Street Communications, (Sponsorships)
- **Melanie Formentin**, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Public Relations, Towson University, (PRSSA Liaison)
- **Dianna Fornaro**, M.A, APR, Senior Communications Specialist, Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company, (Accreditation/APR)
- **Kaletha Henry**, M.F.A., Owner/Director, Be Local Go Global, (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
- **Lisa Lance**, M.A., Director of Communications and Marketing, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), (Membership)
- **Tia Malloy**, M.S., Communication Strategist, Applied Development LLC, (Professional Development and Programming)
- **Mary Miles**, PR & Digital Strategist, Weinberg Harris & Associates, (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
- **Anthony Naglieri**, M.P.A, Chief of Staff & Head of Communications, Petal, (Community Service and Engagement)
- **Phillip Yerby**, Group Manager, Weber Shandwick (Membership)

**Assembly Delegates**

- **Cathy E. Nyce**, M.A., Director, Marketing and Communications, Maryland Auto Insurance
- **Kenneth R. Smith**, APR, Director, Global Sales and Strategy Communications, Boeing

To register for the 2020 Best in Maryland Gala [click here](https://prsamd.org/all-events/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com). This year’s event is free but attendees must register in advance.

*Photo of Dr. David Marshall, center, with Morgan State University faculty and students (home of the Bears!) during the most recent PRSA Maryland Best in Maryland Gala. Credit: Coyle Studios*