TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations Board of Advisors has announced that Grant Deady will serve as Chair and Eric Winkfield as Vice Chair, and…
BETSY ANN PLANK Betsy Plank, known to many as the First Lady of Public Relations, was a pioneer in the profession, championed PR education, and attained leadership positions yet to…
← MEET THE OTHER EMERGING LEADERS Sonny Franks Miller Global Corporate Communications Manager, Clarios The world is run by those who show up. Sonny Franks Miller is a public relations…
Milestones in Mentoring Gala ABOUT 2024 HONOREES SPONSORS GALLERY DONATE Chuck Wallington — Betsy Plank Award Dr. Chuck Wallington is an executive vice president and chief marketing & communications officer…
Milestones in Mentoring Gala ABOUT 2024 HONOREES SPONSORS GALLERY DONATE Milestones in Mentoring The Plank Center recognizes and promotes the critical role mentors play in helping to develop leaders and…
THE EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE The Plank Center’s Emerging Leaders Committee serves as the liaison between the Center and those in the first few stages of their careers. Members are ambassadors…
1944 Graduates the University of Alabama 1967 Plays a central role in the establishment of PRSSA 1973 Becomes the first woman president of the Publicity Club of Chicago and PRSA …
The Plank Center FOR LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC RELATIONS EMPOWERING AND ADVANCING THE NEXT GENERATION OF EMERGING LEADERS Nurturing Excellence in Public Relations RESEARCH-DRIVEN INSIGHTS We generate research-driven insights to inform…