Upcoming Webinars

The Power of Presence: Navigating Spaces That Weren’t Built for You   - 6/10/2026

Communications professionals are often expected to adapt, perform, and fit into environments that may not always value their full identities, experiences, or perspectives. This interactive session explores what it means to lead and communicate authentically while navigating spaces where you may feel overlooked, underestimated, or unwelcome. Participants will also examine how communications and public relations skillsets translate across industries, leadership roles, entrepreneurship, higher education, nonprofit work, consulting, and beyond. Through personal reflection, practical strategies, and real-world insights, attendees will leave with tools to navigate career transitions, embrace reinvention, and show up with confidence and purpose in every room they enter. Larry R. Hygh, Jr., Ed.D. is an award-winning communications professional, educator, and leadership expert with decades of experience in public relations, higher education, nonprofit leadership, religious organizations and community engagement. Dr. Hygh is currently an assistant professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he teaches an array of public relations and communications courses. He holds an Ed.D. in Education, Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University and has taught communication and leadership courses at several universities, including California State University, San Bernardino. Dr. Hygh is active in numerous civic and professional organizations, serves as an advisor to PRSSA students, and is widely recognized for his work in strategic communication, mentorship, and digital engagement.

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How to Submit a Winning Spotlight Awards Entry - 6/30/2026

Our Spotlight Awards entries are opening soon, and we’re hosting a webinar to help you prepare a strong submission. Whether this is your first time entering or you’re looking to refine a previous entry, this session will cover the key components of a winning submission and highlight common pitfalls to avoid.

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From policy strategist to congressional candidate: What it takes to make the leap. - 5/13/2026

This webinar features Dylan Hewitt, a seventh-generation Upstate New Yorker whose career has spanned policy, public service and national-level advising before stepping into his current congressional campaign. Hewitt will share how skills such as stakeholder engagement, message development, policy fluency and coalition-building evolve when moving from advising decision-makers to becoming one.

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APR A-to-Z - 4/8/2026

April is celebrated as APR Month, and this year, the PRSA Oregon Chapter is proud to present a special event: APR A-to-Z. This informative free webinar brings together a panel of distinguished communication professionals who will share their journeys toward earning Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and discuss the profound impact this achievement has had on their careers.

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Advancements & Ethics in AI Communication

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Hidden Figures of PR: Celebrating Black Pioneers in Public Relations

Webinar: Maintaining Trust During a Crisis - 3/11/2026

Katie Garcia
A senior advisor and chief of staff at NYC-based Logos Consulting Group and a senior fellow at the Logos Institute for Crisis Management and Executive Leadership