In today's episode, Melissa introduces two authors from the new anthology, "Latinas in PR", Irasema Romero and Lorraine Pulido.

About Irasema:
Irasema Romero is a seasoned internal communication advisor and leadership coach with more than 15 years of experience supporting leaders through transformative organizational changes. She currently leads internal communications at Gong, an AI-powered revenue intelligence platform, and has a leadership coaching practice, Ollin Growth, focused on supporting early-career leaders. Throughout her career, Irasema has worked with C-suite executives during key moments of growth, including major mergers and acquisitions, and has a track record of successfully navigating high-impact communication initiatives across companies like AT&T and Ancestry.

Connect with Irasema on Linkedin.

About Lorraine:
Dr. Lorena “Lorraine” Pulido, Ph.D. became the communications director for the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) in August 2024. She has thirty years of experience in the communications industry, previously serving as communications manager for VIA Metropolitan Transit and public relations manager for the City of San Antonio. She was elected the first female and first Latina chairperson to lead the Brooks Development Authority Board of Directors and as a trustee for Alamo Colleges District for District 4 in San Antonio, Texas. She is an award-winning PR professional and adjunct professor at Texas A&M University- San Antonio and has taught hundreds of students in her twenty- four years of teaching at various colleges.

Connect with Lorraine on LinkedIn.

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