About Us
PRSA BLUEGRASS
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) – Bluegrass Chapter has been committed to serving communications professionals in Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding areas—including Southern Indiana—since 1957. We represent a diverse mix of experienced practitioners with a shared passion for advancing the practice of public relations across the region.
From recent college graduates to leaders of some of the biggest brands in business today, our membership is made up of nearly every practice area and professional setting within the communications field.
2025 Chapter Leadership
Chris Nation
President
Tristin Schifferdecker
President-Elect
Tamara Davis
Immediate Past President
Katrina Helmer
Secretary/Treasurer
Alexus Richardson
Membership/DEI Chair
Tom Lally
Landmarks of Excellence Awards Chair
Kristen Shanahan
Landmarks of Excellence Awards Chair
Ameerah Palacios, APR
APR Chair
Alexis Bennett
Communications Chair
Amy Becker
Social Media Chair
Scott Evans
Programming Chair
Jody Hamilton
Director at Large
Kaitlynn West
Director at Large
Berry Craig
Director at Large
Advisory Council
Barnard Baker
Vice President, Outreach - Kentucky Humane Society
Laura Barnum
Founder - MMS, Media Strategies
Dr. Karen Freberg
Professor in Strategic Communication and Director of The Bird’s Nest - University of Louisville
Mark Hebert
Communications Manager - Jefferson County Public Schools
Renee Murphy
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer - Norton Healthcare