Boston, MA: October, 1, 2025 – The PR Club of New England, the region’s leading communications trade organization, today announced its new and expanded board of directors and strategic vision for the 2025-2026 term. Led by returning president Kaitlynn Cooney, the PR Club is committed to honoring its 77-year historic legacy, while setting the organization up for long-term success through educational programming, professional networking events, and membership growth.
Founded in 1948, the PR Club has long served as the premier community for public relations practitioners in New England, but like many other industry organizations, the PR Club faced a decline in membership and participation following the pandemic. Through the tireless dedication of its volunteer board and an aggressive commitment to rebuilding, the PR Club has now emerged with a strong foundation, renewed leadership, and a clear focus on driving growth and expanding its impact across the region while still honoring its prestigious history.
“For more than 75 years, the PR Club has been a cornerstone of New England’s communications community, evolving alongside an industry in constant flux,” said Kaitlynn Cooney, President of the PR Club and PR Director at Walker Sands. “As newsrooms contract and new technologies reshape how we tell and listen to stories, the Club’s revitalization mirrors the need for communications professionals to come together, share expertise, and navigate change with confidence. The PR Club is here to help our members learn, grow, and build meaningful connections for the future.”
The PR Club is introducing the board of directors for the season, featuring new members and additional support for key functions including content, programming, social media, and membership.
“For more than 75 years, the PR Club has been a cornerstone of New England’s communications community, evolving alongside an industry in constant flux,” said Kaitlynn Cooney, President of the PR Club and PR Director at Walker Sands. “As newsrooms contract and new technologies reshape how we tell and listen to stories, the Club’s revitalization mirrors the need for communications professionals to come together, share expertise, and navigate change with confidence. The PR Club is here to help our members learn, grow, and build meaningful connections for the future.”
The PR Club is introducing the board of directors for the season, featuring new members and additional support for key functions including content, programming, social media, and membership.
Treasury & Finance
- Treasurer: Myla Shaffer, Rhema Books & Numbers
- Treasurer Advisor: Michael Dowding, Wordscape Communications
Programming
- Programming Lead: Allison Logano, Tier One Partners
- Programming Lead: Angelica English, TEAM LEWIS
- Tara Lefave Stred, Three Rings, Inc.
- Emma Neal, Allison Worldwide
- Kasey DiLoreto, SHIFT Communications
- Joe Chambers, CK Communications Group
- Kodia Baye-Cigna
- Sarah Leaf-Herrmann, The Idea Co.
Content
- Content Lead: Abbey Clark, Health+Commerce
- Kristina Markos, Lasell University
- Paulino Cardoso, Barcelos Communication
- Jill Flanagan, Consultant
- Morgan Hume, SHIFT Communications
Social Media
- Social Lead: Abby O’Malley, Revenue Analytics
- Lilli Dalrymple, Northeastern University
Bell Ringer Awards
- Bells Lead: Lana Tkachenko, Bob’s Red Mill
- Jessica Ann Morris, jam:pr
- Simone Migliori, Six Eastern
- Caroline Fisher, Greenough Agency
- Clay Patrick, Walker Sands
- Tayler Vranicar, Kirkpatrick Group
- Eva Wasko, Allen & Gerritsen
Membership
- Membership Lead: Caitlin Kahle, Duffy & Shanley
- Website Ambassador: John Guilfoil, John Guilfoil Public Relations
- Olivia Mannion, PAN
- Vanessa Taylor, Matter
- Charlie Frodigh, Consultant
- Mark Nolan, Modulate
- Allie Boschetti, 360PR+
Membership in the PR Club continues to provide strong value for individuals and organizations. Benefits include free monthly passes to educational programming designed for professionals at all levels, discounted member-only pricing for events, and unrestricted access to exclusive Club content and resources. Corporate memberships also include free Bell Ringer Awards entries, complimentary tickets to monthly programs, and sponsored blog posts spotlighting member companies. Member organizations include top agencies, in-house teams, and consultants.
The PR Club offers individual memberships and three levels of corporate membership designed to fit organizations of all sizes. Contact membership@prclub.org for more information about becoming a member.
“The New England PR industry is a small world, and we want to make it even smaller,” says Cooney. “We want to bring practitioners together to learn from one another, share ideas, and build a social and professional circle where fresh ideas thrive for collective growth at a challenging time in our industry.”
The PR Club has also begun preparing for the 58th annual Bell Ringer Awards, which will take place in June 2026. The awards celebrate excellence in PR and communications across events, content, and campaigns, as well as professional achievement awards.
To stay up to date on events, Bell Ringer Awards updates, and other news, please visit www.PRClub.org and follow PR Club on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
Founded in 1948, the PR Club (formerly the Publicity Club of New England) strives to promote and encourage involvement in the communications industry and specifically the professions of public relations, promotions, and marketing. Get additional information about monthly PR Club programs, social and networking events, exclusive content and the Bell Ringer Awards Ceremony at www.PRClub.org.