Accreditation
The Alabama PRSA chapter is committed to promoting and assisting Alabama public relations professionals interested in taking their careers to the next level by becoming Accredited in Public Relations (APR). As accreditation increases best practices in public relations and promotes excellence in the profession, Alabama PRSA encourages pursuit of the APR, and to that end, offers classes and one-one-one mentoring to interested PR practitioners. The Alabama PRSA chapter is proud to be one of the highest APR-earning chapters in the country. For more information about training courses and/or a mentorship, contact one of the APR chairs listed below.
Visit accreditation.prsa.org to learn more about APR or contact one of the PRSA Alabama Chapter Accreditation Chairs: Kendra Carter, MPA, APR, Rachael Farr, APR, or Eliza Keasler, APR, at alabamachapterapr@gmail.com.
2026 APR Study Course
The APR Study Course will be back this fall—designed to support you at any stage of the accreditation process.
This course is free for PRSA and PRCA members, and just $25 for non-members. Whether you're ready to take the test or are just beginning to explore accreditation, we invite you to join us.
Want to join our interest list? Email alabamachapterapr@gmail.com to stay on our list when more information is available.
Accreditation Resources
APR Panelist Toolkit
Getting ready to chair an APR panel? This toolkit includes all the essential information and forms you’ll need to submit to the Universal Accreditation Board.
Preparing for Your Online APR Exam
Get ready for success on your online APR exam with these tips and tricks to ensure your equipment is set up correctly and you know exactly what to expect.
Alabama PRSA Accredited Members
Denise Berkhalter, APR
Sharee Broussard, Ph.D., APR
Karyn Brown, MA, APR
Missy Burchart, APR, Fellow PRSA
Meg Burton, APR
Joy Carter, APR
Kendra Carter, APR
Patrice T. Conwell, APR
Abbie Cooper, APR
Briana Cooper, MPA, APR
Ally Dorrough, APR
Johnny Esfeller, APR
Rachael Farr, APR
Brittany Fillmore, APR
Sara Franklin, APR
Katie Garfinkle, APR
Helen Hays, APR
Kristina Hendrix, APR
Toni Herrera-Bast, APR
Jennifer Jenkins, APR
Nia Johnson, APR
Eliza Keasler, APR
Adam Kelley, APR
Savannah Koplon, APR
Kena Lewis, APR
Buffy Lockette, APR
David Majors, APR
John Matson, APR
Clark Maxwell, APR
Mikala McCurry, APR
Laura McPhail, APR
Tiffany Nabors, APR
Barbara Nash, APR
Rachel Olis, APR
Louise C. Oliver, APR
Edith Parten, APR
Christian Patterson, APR+M, Fellow PRSA
Philip Poole, APR, Fellow PRSA
Susan Poole, APR
Lori Quiller, APR, Fellow PRSA
Natasha Rogers, APR
Deborah Salisbury, APR
Jody Glaeser Seal, APR
Julie Ross Senter, APR
Jae-Hwa Shin, APR
Tracy Sims, MA, APR
LaShana Sorrell, MBA, APR
Garland Stansell, APR
Michael Sznajderman, MA, APR
Bill Todd, APR
Erin Vogt, APR
Hanlon Walsh, APR
Carla Jean Whitley, APR
Stacy Williams, APR
Brandon Wilson, APR, Fellow PRSA
Mary Wilson, APR
Megan Zamora, APR