The Organization of American Women in Public Relations (Women in PR USA™), has named nine new members to serve on the organization’s national advisory council in 2017.

Directors are: Deirdre Breakenridge (NJ), Shonali Burke (Wash., D.C.), Gini Dietrich (Chicago), Abbie Fink (Phoenix), Shannon Furey (NJ), Michelle Garrett (Columbus, OH), Rebekah Iliff (San Fran.), Crosby Noricks (San Diego), and Nicole Rodrigues (L.A.).

The Organization of American Women in PR

Talia Beckett-Davis (Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA) is the chairwoman and president of the Organization of American Women in Public Relations.

"When women get together we can move mountains. Women in PR USA is the supportive community that will foster great connections and shape the future of women in PR," says Deirdre Breakenridge, CEO of Pure Performance Communications.

The organization is seeking out event partners, sponsors and PR industry leaders over the coming months for input into future activities.

"Women dominate the PR industry in junior- and mid-level jobs, yet we hold less than 30 percent of leadership positions," says Gini Dietrich, CEO of Arment Dietrich and author Spin Sucks. "Through Women in PR USA, this will change. We aim to add more women to boards, increase work flexibility, eliminate stereotypes, and teach women how to promote themselves. It's pertinent we support one another, collaborate together, and garner the well-deserved senior leadership positions."

Student, individual and corporate memberships allow access to online courses, resources, case studies and networking opportunities.

The Organization of American Women in Public Relations (Women in PR USA™) is a division of The Organization of Canadian Women in Public Relations Ltd. Together, the organizations form the networking group Women in PR North America™.

Memberships are reciprocal across the USA and Canada.

For more information, visit www.womeninpr.com.