Jacqueline Thomas, MS

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As an experienced communications executive, I bring a successful legacy of developing…

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  • South Shore Public Relations

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  • Optical Women's Association Graphic

    Communications Committee Volunteer

    Optical Women's Association

    - 1 year 8 months

    Education

    I support the Optical Woman's Association's Mission to enhance and promote the leadership role of women in the optical industry through networking, education, and peer support, through the group's communications efforts. I am a regular contributor to the OWA blog.

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    Board Member

    Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

    - 6 months

    I am serving on the Membership Committee of the Public Relations Society of America's Los Angeles chapter. My role includes welcoming new members, networking and serving our organization to make all feel welcome and included.

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    Registered Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education Research

    Commission on Public Relations Education

    - Present 1 year 8 months

    Education

    As a panelist, I provide ongoing, rigorous feedback on a variety of critical professional
    topics and their importance to the practice of Public Relations. Panel members assist in
    developing recommendations by the Commission that increases the ability of Public
    Relations degree programs to deliver the highest quality content, assure that students are well
    prepared to be successful in the field, and give organizations confidence in the preparation of
    the Public Relations graduates…

    As a panelist, I provide ongoing, rigorous feedback on a variety of critical professional
    topics and their importance to the practice of Public Relations. Panel members assist in
    developing recommendations by the Commission that increases the ability of Public
    Relations degree programs to deliver the highest quality content, assure that students are well
    prepared to be successful in the field, and give organizations confidence in the preparation of
    the Public Relations graduates they hire. I do this by completing up to four online surveys
    each year and have committed to do this for the duration of my career while in the field of
    Public Relations.

  • Chief Social Media Manager, Communty Organizer

    Save Our Sand

    - 7 years 1 month

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    I ran the social media campaign for the group Save Our Sand. Save Our Sand, is an environmental group, that focuses on preserving the natural beauty of the Valparaiso Moraine. As a founding member of this group, I oversaw all public relations outreach and united the conversation amongst the group and put out a targeted message, in order to save a precious natural resources.

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    Ambassador Committee

    Duneland Chamber of Commerce

    - Present 1 year 2 months

    I help represent and share the mission of the Duneland Chamber in the business community of Northwest Indiana.

  • Michigan City Chamber of Commerce Graphic

    Ambassador Committee

    Michigan City Chamber of Commerce

    - Present 11 months

    I help represent and share the mission of the Michigan City Chamber in the business community of Northwest Indiana.

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    Mentor

    Brian Lamb School of Communication - Purdue University

    - Present 8 months

    Education

    I am serving as a professional mentor for students in the degree program at Purdue's Brian Lamb School of Communications.

Organizations

  • Commission on Public Relations Education

    Education Research Panelist

    - Present

    CPRE is a committed and collaborative leader in advancing excellence in public relations education and the industry worldwide through:   Developing and promoting actionable, relevant and forward-looking research, a strong resource base, and recommendations for public relations education that benefit students, educators, and the public relations industry globally.  Building bridges between public relations education and the industry by facilitating mutually productive dialogue and…

    CPRE is a committed and collaborative leader in advancing excellence in public relations education and the industry worldwide through:   Developing and promoting actionable, relevant and forward-looking research, a strong resource base, and recommendations for public relations education that benefit students, educators, and the public relations industry globally.  Building bridges between public relations education and the industry by facilitating mutually productive dialogue and collaboration.  Ensuring that ethics, global perspectives,

  • Optical Women's Association

    Communications Committee

    - Present

  • Public Relations Society of America- Los Angeles Chapter

    Member

    - Present

  • The Vision Council

    Emerging Optical Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Winner

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  • British American Business Association

    Member

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