Name: Tammy Pierce

Chapter: Memphis

Current position: Director of Development Compliance and Corporate Outreach at Meritan, Inc.

How long in current position: 1 year but with Meritan for the last 15!

First PR job: This is it!

Where you attended college: University of Mississippi (Hotty Toddy!)

If you weren’t doing PR, you’d be.. doing human resources. I started with Meritan 15 years ago in HR, but evolved into fundraising and corporate outreach/public relations due to my love to go out in the community, meet new people and speak about the amazing work that Meritan does every day to fulfill lives of people we serve.

Proudest Professional Accomplishment: Creating my first website for Meritan’s foster care program for special needs children in Mississippi

What is your passion? Making a difference in the lives of others.

Why are you a PRSA member? To learn more about my new role at Meritan and help brand the non-profit.

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