Young PR pros

Young people are so inspirational, and I've been really lucky to meet some talented, aspiring individuals during my public relations career. These folks remind me of why I chose this career to begin with, and their energy is contagious.


One young lady, Alyson Seligman, never fails to impress me. She just defended her masters thesis today at the University of South Florida after several years of tenacity and effort. Having jumped through those hoops myself, I know what a great accomplishment she has just achieved. Congratulations, Alyson, and may your career at Carey O'Donnell Public Relations Group continue to flourish.


I'd also like to commend the skills of Peter Lazazzaro, another USF graduate, who worked for Heidelberg PR for over a year. He arrived as a professional, and he left with a robust clip book showcasing a variety of writing, planning and organizational skills -- because he took advantage of every opportunity that came his way and he was never satisfied with less than perfection. Pete has gone on to diversify his accomplishments, and I wish him the best.


Another young lady, Amanda Rich, just left her position at Golin Harris in Miami to share her talents with another organization -- and I hope they know how lucky they are! Amanda has a fantastic way with people and it's no wonder she was exceptional in her media pitching! Good luck to you, Amanda!


It's refreshing to encounter spunk coupled with intelligence and determination, and I'm thankful for crossing paths with these individuals for time to time, especially when I need a little motivational boost.