Firm Committee
Virginia Tech PRSSA’s student-run public relations firm, agrees to perform the services specified by each client in terms of an agreement. Within the firm committee, you as a member will gain experience in working closely with another Virginia Tech student-run organization or local Blacksburg community business to give public relations support and bring awareness to target audiences in a real-life setting. Practice skills within the committee may include event and campaign planning, social media management, media coverage and external research. Being a member will strengthen your professional experience, and will bring you the opportunity to build connections by networking around campus as you pursue your future and work collaboratively with a driven team.
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 client:
Senior Instructor and Director of Virginia Tech Adult Day Services
This fall 2023 and spring 2024, it is our pleasure to announce and to collaborate with Senior Instructor and Director of Virginia Tech Adult Day Services, Ila Schepisi, to make her public relations aspirations possible. Our main focus is to bring awareness to the Adult Day Services program within ECCA, Engagement Center for Creative Aging, to local caregivers and the rest of the Blacksburg community. This program is located in Wallace Hall, on Virginia Tech’s campus, and provides an inclusive space for adults navigating dementia.
Client Information:
Ila Schepisi
Senior Instructor and Director of Virginia Tech Adult Day Services
[email protected]
Engagement Center for Creative Aging
Department of Human Development and Family Science
102 Wallace Hall (0416)
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Phone: 540-231-3161 | Fax: 540-231-8786
[email protected]
Link for the personal website
https://ads.hdfs.vt.edu/
Please visit our website: https://vtprssa.wixsite.com/utprosimpr or Contact Firm Chair Sofia Cochis ([email protected]) for questions about how to become involved in the Firm.