PRSSA Announces New Leadership and Organizational Updates at 2026 Leadership Assembly

NEW YORK, April 13, 2026 - The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications, announced its 2026-2027 International Committee. Teo Ignacio Landoni from the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) was elected as International President. Landoni, along with eight other members, was elected during PRSSA's 2026 Leadership Assembly, hosted in New Orleans, La.

"Welcoming this new group of student leaders to PRSSA's International Committee is about more than connection. It's about shaping the future of our profession. PRSSA plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of communicators to lead with purpose, ethics and strategic thinking, and these leaders are stepping forward at exactly the right time. Their voices, ideas and leadership will help shape not only PRSSA, but the future of public relations. The future of our profession is in very capable hands," said Heide Harrell, M.A., APR.

New International Committee Members include:

• International President: Teo Ignacio Landoni, Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE)
• Vice President of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Isidora Ramirez Mauna, Brigham Young University
• Vice President of Brand Engagement: Steven Trettel, Waynesburg University
• Vice President of Career Services: Carol Hand, University of Utah
• Vice President of Chapter Development: Chloe Martin, University of Southern Mississippi
• Vice President of Digital Communications: Diana Hernandez, Waynesburg University
• Vice President, Events and Fundraising: Sydney Roberts, DePaul University
• Vice President of Member Services: Mackenzie Smith, The Ohio State University
• Vice President of Professional Standards: Magali Lola Corrales, Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE)
• Immediate Past President: Alicia Caracciolo, University of South Carolina

In addition to International Committee elections, Katie Thomas, APR has been re-elected to a two-year term (2026-2028) as the National Professional Adviser beginning on June 1. In this role, Thomas will counsel the international officers, support the chartering of new PRSSA Chapters, and contribute to various initiatives, including serving on subcommittees and participating in regular virtual meetings with Professional Advisers for Chapters throughout the student Society.

About PRSSA

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. Since 1967, PRSSA has served hundreds of thousands of students, offering educational programs, resources, scholarships and mentorship opportunities that prepare them for successful careers in communications. The organization also hosts the Bateman Case Study Competition, a premier national competition that challenges student teams to execute a public relations campaign for a real client. PRSSA operates on college and university campuses across the United States, as well as in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.prssa.org.

About PRSA

PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Guided by its Code of Ethics, PRSA empowers its members to succeed at every stage of their careers through a wide breadth of premium professional development programs, exclusive networking events and leadership opportunities. Signature events include the Anvil Awards and ICON, the premier annual gathering for communications professionals and students. For more information, visit www.prsa.org.

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