Name: McGavock Henderson Edwards, APR

Chapter: North Carolina

Current position: Director of Strategic Communications

How long in current position: 1.5 years

First PR job: Account Executive with Margee Herring & Company, Wilmington NC and handling promotions for the New Hanover County Fair.

Where you attended college: University of North Carolina at Wilmington

If you weren’t doing PR, you’d be……NOTHING. I can’t imagine I’d ever find a career as rewarding or as perfect for me than what I’m doing now. The only thing better would being able to be on permanent vacation and hanging with my family full-time.

Proudest professional accomplishment: Accreditation in Public Relations & winning a Silver Anvil

What is your passion? I’m passionate about helping others develop their best selves.

Why you are a PRSA member? I’m a PRSA member because I believe in the power of community to improve the greater good, know the value of professional development and have seen, first-hand, the results of mentoring.

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