In today's episode, Melissa introduces two authors from the new anthology, "Latinas in PR", Carmen Boon and Amelia Taurel Folkes.
About Carmen:
Carmen Boon, M.A. serves as the Vice President for Public Affairs at Food Bank For New York City, amassing decades of experience in crafting strategic communication strategies and spearheading social impact and advocacy initiatives. As a first-generation immigrant from Venezuela and a Fulbright scholar, Carmen has contributed to various New York City government agencies, tackling outreach challenges and managing crisis communications that provide critical services to millions. Her efforts in social impact communications within the nonprofit and public sectors have garnered her and her teams numerous recognizitions, including the Shorty Impact and PR Week Purpose Awards. Carmen is an alumna of both The New School in New York City and Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas.
Connect with Carmen on LinkedIn
About Amelia:
Amelia Taurel Folkes, MPS, APR is an accredited PR professional and strategic communicator with a vision and passion for helping brands position themselves for growth. She has more than 18 years of experience in public relations and thought leadership supporting a variety of clients in the fields of technology, government, B2C and B2B, financial services, and non-profit sectors.
Connect with Amelia on LinkedIn
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Topics covered:
- How the authors got in Public Relations
- What inspired them to share their story
- A preview of each author's story
- Advice for someone taking a step forward in their career
- Buy your copy of "Latinas in PR" on Amazon
Resources mentioned:
- "Latinas in Public Relations: Shaping Communications, Communities, and Culture"
- "Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know"
- MVW Communications