Name: Kimberly Speros Rossie, APR

Chapter: Memphis

Current position: Communications Strategist, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

How long in current position: One month

First PR job: Public Relations Specialist, Baptist Memorial Health Care

Where you attended college: University of Memphis

If you weren’t doing PR, you’d own a bakery.

Proudest professional accomplishment: Tie: Earning my APR and being awarded Professional of the Year by PRSA Memphis

What is your passion? Helping audiences understand that PR is more than media relations, it’s building a relationship with your stakeholders.

Why you are a PRSA member? PRSA gives practitioners the support they need to provide exceptional counsel to our clients and administration.

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