Aselya SposatoOtterbein PRSSA Secretary and Historian Why I’m a PRSSA Board Member
Aselya Sposato, Otterbein PRSSA Secretary and Historian Happy October, everyone! It’s truly difficult to believe so much time has already escaped us. The semester is flying by faster than I could have imagined. Despite the bittersweet feelings, this passing of time has given me a lot of opportunity to think about how far I’ve come since my very first freshman public relations class. I vividly remember how nervous I was a year ago about starting my education in public relations, but now I’m an executive board member for PRSSA. To me, that’s a journey in itself. I decided to become an executive member of PRSSA for several reasons, one of them being career-driven. I walked into public relations not quite knowing if it was for me. However, it only took a couple of weeks of classes for me to determine that yes, I did want to pursue a public relations career. Once I made that decision, I decided to go all in. I wanted to do whatever I could to develop my professional skills. When Dan approached me about a board position for Otterbein’s only public relations organization, of course I said yes. It was the perfect opportunity for me to have a hands-on leadership role in the major of my choice. Since then, I’ve helped plan events for PRSSA, connect with professionals, communicate internally within the organization, develop design skills and much more. Being a board member has allowed me to have a direct influence on the future of an organization that has come to mean so much to me, and I think that is what I’m most thankful for. In hindsight, I realize now that an indirect reason for joining the executive board was to share in the fellowship and camaraderie that is the executive team. Waking up for 7 a.m. meetings, deciding the best decorative style for a bulletin board and spontaneously going out to grab some dinner brings a group of people together in a way I didn’t expect, but now appreciate. I strongly encourage any of you thinking about joining the executive board to consider the possibilities that await you if you decide to go for it. I don’t regret my decision for a minute. Join us for our next meeting on Oct. 15, where we will be hosting of panel of students with professional public relations experience. Hope to see you all there.
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