VCU Alumni Entrepreneur Feature

Featured in the Virginia Commonwealth University's alumni biz spotlight series! This series showcases the great work of VCU alumni entrepreneurs. 

Check it out:  Alumni-owned business spotlight: Heidi Wilson (M.S.’08) – Office of Alumni Relations 

Elected on the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Richmond Chapter Board as the 2026 Individual Awards and Judging Chair!  

Participated as a guest on the Wessels Library podcast at Newberry College where I spoke with the host Dr. Russ Conrath about my course, Practical Media Fundamentals, why media literacy is important, and how we can ensure that we're not contributing to the spread of misinformation. 

Take a listen:  https://shorturl.at/oBhRV 

On January 18, 2021, I passed a 4-hour comprehensive exam and earned accreditation in public relations (APR) by the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB). The APR solidifies my knowledge, skills and abilities across the spectrum in the PR field and also showcases my commitment to the profession. 

A guest editor for Here.Weekly Richmond

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Award for three years of service for the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Feature in the PR Division's PR Update newsletter for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Richmond Chapter feature as one of the chapter's accreditation superstars. 

PRSA Strategies & Tactics Profile Plaque 

 One of the foremost providers of resources and development for public relations professionals --PR NEWS listed me  as "honorable mention" for the category of "Outstanding HBCU Educator of the Year!" My name was announced as a finalist and as honorable mention at the PR NEWS  CSR & Diversity Awards Gala!

Award for one year of service for the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Presented with my one year service award to the commonwealth. Pictured with former State Superintendent Jillian Balow and colleagues. 

Certified in online teaching through Newberry College. This certification solidifies that I am able to engage and teach students using software within online environments. 

Named Faculty Member of the 2018-2019 Academic Year at Virginia Union

University.  

 Article titled, “New Media Negative Effects on Millennials and Generation Z at Historically Black Colleges and Universities" published in the Edward Waters College HBCU JOURNAL ON RESEARCH INITIATIVES. Edward Waters college (located in Jacksonville, FL) is the first HBCU in the state of Florida.  

Profiles in PR feature in the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Strategies and Tactics publication. 

Recognized as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Richmond Chapter "Member of the Month," for work in the public relations profession.  

Recognized for five years of service at Virginia Union University.