{"id":2384,"date":"2026-04-29T13:21:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jmcjournal.org\/?p=2384"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:21:17","slug":"local-chapter-officers-attend-prssa-national-leadership-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jmcjournal.org\/?p=2384","title":{"rendered":"Local Chapter Officers Attend PRSSA National Leadership Assembly\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Jasira Jouett (PR &#8217;27)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Murray State Chapter of PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) recently\u00a0sent two officers to the PRSSA National Leadership Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they gained valuable\u00a0insights\u00a0and made connections they brought back to the MSU campus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members Jasira Jouett, president-elect and Jada Poindexter, PR director,\u00a0represented\u00a0the MSU chapter\u00a0during the\u00a0two-day\u00a0event\u00a0at the\u00a0Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans. The annual assembly hosted\u00a0students\u00a0from around the\u00a0world\u00a0to\u00a0network, discuss chapter\u00a0progress\u00a0and\u00a0vote for the 2026-2027 International Committee.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the assembly,\u00a0chapters attended\u00a0several sessions led by public relations professionals,\u00a0most\u00a0of whom were\u00a0Louisiana natives.\u00a0A variety of topics were covered including\u00a0mental health\u00a0communications, brand building,\u00a0inclusive\u00a0leadership\u00a0and\u00a0starting\u00a0an\u00a0agency.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe most important thing I learned is that my characteristics are irreplaceable,\u201d said Poindexter. \u201cAs a graduating senior, this gave me a lot of reassurance that I will be successful in the communications industry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the beauty of the lively\u00a0city\u00a0and its beignets,\u00a0Jouett and Poindexter\u00a0emphasized the impact of\u00a0the\u00a0connections they made with both students and\u00a0professionals,\u00a0including\u00a0several\u00a0new resources\u00a0and strategies\u00a0they are implementing now to continue growing the Murray State Chapter of PRSSA.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs the incoming president, I know this Leadership\u00a0assembly has given me the confidence I need to lead this\u00a0chapter\u00a0so it can flourish. 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