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⭐ Meet the Board⭐ Josh Planos, APR, is the Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Public Relations for the Better Business Bureau and is a freelance writer. Josh serves as the spokesperson of the BBB’s International Investigations Initiative and oversees and executes all external and internal communication efforts. His writing has been published by the Atlantic, GQ, Guardian, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, among other outlets. Planos is a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy, a featured speaker at TEDxUNO and was named to Midlands Business Journal's 40 Under 40 class. Josh is an alumnus of the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications and currently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board. He is in his second year as PRSA Nebraska's APR and Ethics Chair. 🗣️ 🧐 📰

🤩 A great night with fellow PR professionals at PRSA Nebraska’s APR info session! 💪 Grateful for the insights, connections, and inspiration to take the next step in our communications journey. #PRSANebraska #APRReady #PublicRelations

🤗 A big thank you to our sponsors! 🤗 ⭐ As a 2025 chapter sponsor, your generosity helps us provide valuable resources and opportunities for communications professionals across the state. 🤩 We're grateful to have your support! #ThankYou #PRSANebraska

🗣️ LINCOLN HAPPY HOUR! 🗣️ 🍻 PRSA Nebraska is hosting a networking happy hour, and YOU’RE INVITED!🍻 📅 Monday, March 24 ⏰ 4:00 - 5:30 PM 📍The Copper Kettle Mule Bar & Eatery (230 N 12th St Ste. 1, Lincoln) Come network with fellow PR and communications pros in a fun, casual setting! No host (you cover your tab), come and go as you please, and guests are encouraged! 💬 TAG your friends in Lincoln who should join us for great conversation, connections, and a drink! 🍹👇 #PRSANebraska #Networking #LincolnNE

⭐ Meet the Board⭐ Derek Sullivan is a Marketing and Communications Specialist II at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Department of Psychiatry. His career in public relations spans education and healthcare. A member of PRSA since 2018, Derek has served on boards for events, ethics, job boards and website. He believes PRSA should offer an opportunity for professionals to gather and work with each other on professional growth.   Before moving into public relations and communications at Roncalli High School in 2016, Derek worked in journalism for 12 years, winning awards for sports reporting, column writing and investigative journalism at newspapers in Iowa and Minnesota.   Derek earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from St. Cloud State University, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Hamline University. However, he was initially in college to be a movie critic. 🎥 🍿 🎬 🏆

⭐ Join PRSA Nebraska’s APRs for an exclusive networking event!🏆 Meet fellow Accredited in Public Relations (APR) professionals and support those working toward accreditation. 📅 Thursday, April 3, 2025 📍 Brazen Head Irish Pub (319 N 78th St, Omaha, NE - 68114) ⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM 🤓 Free Registration: https://lnkd.in/gpXWRYRa Why Attend? The APR credential is a mark of excellence in public relations, blending foundational principles with modern strategies. Whether you’re already accredited or considering starting the journey, this event offers a great opportunity to connect, learn, and gain insights from top PR pros. 💡Thinking about your APR? This is the perfect chance to ask questions and hear firsthand experiences from those who’ve successfully earned their accreditation. 🎟 Free to attend! While the event is free, we welcome voluntary donations to support APR candidates. Contributions can be made online or via QR code at the event. 🔹Begin your APR journey today: https://lnkd.in/gapYTXhA Let’s come together to strengthen our PR community—see you there! 🏆 #PRSANebraska #APRNetworking #ElevatePR

⭐Meet the Board⭐ Jara is the global corporate communications director for HDR. Jara and her team manage the tone and delivery of internal and external communications. As a member of PRSA since 2021 and recent APR, Jara believes in the power of smart, brave, thoughtful and inclusive communication strategies. Jara’s journey has taken her from earning a graduate degree in journalism to working in global non-profit communications, and even being part of the first Trader Joe’s team in Nebraska. These diverse experiences inform her approach to corporate communications at HDR. Jara is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and serves on the boards of Opera Omaha, The Union for Contemporary Art and Nebraska Public Media Foundation. 🏆 📝 🤗

🔹 Webinar: The Importance of Ethics for all Businesses🔹 ⭐ Hosted by Better Business Bureau and PRSA Nebraska⭐ Join us on Friday, March 21, at noon for a powerful virtual discussion on why ethics matter in every business. Hear from BBB’s Torch Awards for Ethics recipients on how they lead with integrity and build lasting trust. 💡 Gain insights into ethical leadership best practices 🏆 Learn how to nominate a business for the 2025 BBB Torch Awards 🎓 Qualifies for APR continuing education credit 🗣️ Panelists: Sarah Waldman (CEO of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska), Chris Sund (President & COO of Uniti Med), and Angela Roeber, APR (Chief Communications Officer of Project Harmony). 🤓 Moderator: Josh Planos, APR (Vice President of Marketing, Communications & PR of Better Business Bureau) 😍 Free! 📅 Save your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gh3T-wdZ #EthicsInBusiness #TorchAwards #PRSANebraska #PR

⭐Meet the Board⭐ After a dynamic first career as a newscast producer and an executive producer at television stations throughout the Midwest, Sue transitioned to public relations in 2014. As the Public Information Officer for the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA), she collaborates across the agency to drive awareness of MAPA’s many projects and plans through creative storytelling and content creation, public relations, and social media. Sue is serving currently as chair of PRSA Nebraska’s Sponsorship Committee. She is civic-minded and served for five years on the Bellevue Planning Commission, including two years as chair. Fun Fact: Sue is an avid cyclist and participates every year in RAGBRAI, the Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.🚴♀️ 💪

⭐ Meet the Board⭐ Claudia Bohn is director of public relations/communications for Methodist Health System. She joined Methodist in 2011 as a communications/PR specialist and was promoted to her current position in 2013. She oversees a team who handle all public relations and communications efforts for the health system, social media platforms and The Meaning of Care Magazine. A graduate of Kansas State University, she spent five years as a reporter/editor at the York News-Times and four years as editor for the Nebraska Signal in Geneva. She served on the Advocacy Committee of the Institute for Career Advancement Needs (ICAN) for 10 years, and has been an advisory board member for the Omaha World-Herald Inspire Awards the past three years. She is a big fan of Husker volleyball, all things Kansas State and golfing with family and friends. 🏐 ⛳ 🏌️♀️