President’s Message: Building Momentum in May

May always feels like a turning point in the year — the days are longer, the mountains are in bloom, and the tempo of activity picks up. You may be feeling that same momentum in your professional life. I’ve also felt it in the life of this chapter. And with this transition comes a flurry of new chapter opportunities.

Earlier this month, we set a record for attendance at our AI in Public Relations webinar. Materials from our session with Robert Manning are available online. As a community of thoughtful communicators, navigating emerging tools like AI is exactly the kind of challenge we're here to explore together.

Moving into summer, I encourage you to check out upcoming programming and connection opportunities on our website. Our regional directors are organizing meet-ups across the region — from Boone to Hendersonville and everywhere in between. These are low-key, low-pressure ways to get face time with peers who understand your work. There truly is no wrong way to show up. There are also some interesting professional development opportunities in the works, so stay tuned for more details!

If you've been on the sidelines this year, consider this your invitation to step in. Reach out to me, a board member, or one of our regional directors. We're here, and we'd love to hear from you.