Chapter Champions

Emily Reimbold is the June 2026 Chapter Champion

Our June Chapter Champion is Emily Reimbold.

Reimbold is an account coordinator at Arketi Group, an integrated public relations and marketing agency platform serving B2B technology companies. Since joining Arketi in 2025, she has supported and led client initiatives ranging from media relations to social media, data-driven campaigns and product marketing.

In her work, Reimbold plays a key role in securing media coverage for clients in target industry publications such as Fierce Network, managing social media content creation and strategy, contributing to campaign planning and execution, and leading project management.

Emily holds a bachelor of science in public relations from Kennesaw State University, where she served as president of Kennesaw State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter.

Congratulations on being this month's Chapter Champion, and thank you so much for your service to PRSA Georgia!

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Allie Cyr is the May 2026 Chapter Champion

Our May Chapter Champion is Allie Cyr. Cyr is an account executive at The Wilbert Group, a public relations and social media firm specializing in commercial real estate, nonprofits and more. Since joining in 2023, she has led media relations and content strategy for a range of clients, helping secure coverage across national, regional and local outlets.

Her work includes supporting project announcements, executive visibility and thought leadership. Allie graduated with Leadership Distinction from the University of South Carolina, earning a bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in business administration. She is passionate about giving back to the community, serving as co-lead of Wilbert Cares, the firm’s community engagement initiative.

Congratulations on being this month's Chapter Champion, and thank you so much for your service to PRSA Georgia!

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Beth Hawks is the April 2026 Chapter Champion

Our April Chapter Champion is Beth Hawks. Hawks has built a reputation as a strategic integrated communications professional in Georgia and around the globe. Over the years she has been active in PRSA Georgia’s college relations and independent counselor communities. Now she is focusing her efforts on bringing the power of PRSA to professionals and businesses in South Georgia.

In 2004, Hawks founded CoreComm PR & MarCom and has helped craft the story of internationally known brands, growing mid-size companies, local start-up businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations utilizing approaches that are truly meaningful to their audience. She has extensive experience in the hospitality and travel sector working with big name brands in Georgia and around the world.

Hawks holds a bachelor of arts in journalism with a major in public relations from the prestigious Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.

Congratulations on being this month's Chapter Champion, and thank you so much for your service to PRSA Georgia!

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Paul Fulton Jr. is the March 2026 Chapter Champion

Our March Chapter Champion is Paul Fulton Jr. As a senior strategic communications leader, Paul is deeply experienced in fast-moving national media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management on complex, sensitive issues. For the past decade, Paul has served in key leadership roles at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As lead for U.S. Public Affairs, he directs high-impact efforts to elevate timely CDC data and evidence-based solutions to prevent some of the world’s deadliest diseases. As senior press officer, he supported two CDC Directors during COVID-19, including the onset of the pandemic, vaccine rollout, and critical guidance changes. 

Prior to CDC, he was vice president of Duffey Communications, where he advised clients including Kroger, Starbucks, hospital systems, B2B enterprises, and nonprofit organizations. He was also communications manager at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. A native of Southeast Georgia, Paul and his husband live in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood with their ornery, lovable chihuahua, Buck.

Congratulations on being this month's Chapter Champion, and thank you so much for your service to PRSA Georgia!

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Elizabeth McMillan, APR, is the February 2026 Chapter Champion

Elizabeth McMillan, APR, serves as Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations at Americold, leading enterprise-wide internal and external communications strategy for the global company. She brings more than two decades of experience, including more than a decade of agency work and another decade at Fiserv before joining Americold.

A past president of PRSA Georgia, Elizabeth has long supported the profession through Chapter board leadership, committee service, and national involvement on the Universal Accreditation Board, where she served as both member and chair.

Throughout her career, she has championed professional development by ensuring her teams hold PRSA membership and stay connected to the broader communications community. Elizabeth credits organizations like PRSA with sharpening expertise, broadening perspective, and advancing careers across every stage of practice.

Congratulations on being this month's Chapter Champion, and thank you so much for your service to PRSA Georgia!

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Mike Neumeier, APR, is the January 2026 Chapter Champion

Mike Neumeier, APR, is PRSA Georgia's first Chapter Champion of 2026! Mike is CEO of Arketi Group, an Atlanta-based public relations and digital marketing agency that helps B2B technology companies generate revenue and accelerate growth through intelligent strategy, messaging, PR and digital marketing. For more than 25 years, Mike has challenged teams and clients to question assumptions and build innovative communications and marketing programs that engage audiences, fill the funnel and convert prospects into customers. 

A longtime leader and advocate for the profession, Mike is a past president of PRSA Georgia and has served in key leadership roles including Chair of PRSA’s Counselors Academy Executive Committee, along with service on numerous national PRSA committees. In 2019, he was inducted into PRSA Georgia’s Order of the Phoenix. He was also previously named PRSA’s Technology Professional of the Year and inducted into the National PRSSA Hall of Fame.

Named a Top CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Mike is a trusted counselor to leadership teams on strategies and storytelling that cut through. He has built an enviable track record of creating and executing communications plans that strengthen brands and deliver measurable business impact. Before founding Arketi, Mike was director of media and analyst relations for a provider of online services to small businesses, held executive roles at two large independent PR agencies, and served as director of news services for Mercer University. He earned a bachelor of science in public relations from the University of Florida, where he also completed postgraduate work.

Thank you, Mike, for your outstanding record of service to PRSA Georgia!

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Kelly Frommer is the November 2025 Chapter Champion

Kelly Frommer is a seasoned strategic communications consultant who helps organizations craft and deliver compelling messages that engage customers, employees, and the media. She loves learning about new companies and industries, and turning their stories into meaningful connections with key audiences.

With more than 20 years of experience, Kelly has guided business leaders and front-line managers in developing effective communication strategies. Her expertise spans change management, mergers and acquisitions, employee benefits, and media relations,  shaped by leadership roles in PR, internal, and HR communications at Manheim, Cox Enterprises, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, and Siemens Energy & Automation.

Today, Kelly leads her own firm, Willeo Communications Inc., where she provides strategic communications counsel to a range of clients. She also gives back to the profession as co-lead of PRSA Georgia’s Independent Counselors Resource Group.

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young adult children. She also chairs a local One Book – One Read organization in Roswell, which brings authors to the community to discuss their books and the issues they explore.

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Arianna Summers is the October 2025 Chapter Champion

Arianna Summers is a communications leader with 15+ years of experience shaping health strategies for federal agencies, nonprofits, and global organizations.

Her passion for the field began after the loss of her father to a preventable cardiovascular disease, inspiring her to dedicate her career to making preventative health information more accessible to communities of color.

Arianna has led campaigns at the CDC, managed global initiatives with USAID, and advised corporate leaders on strategies that engage employees, patients, and policymakers. She is skilled in digital strategy, internal and executive communications, and translating complex health issues into clear, actionable messages.

Outside of work, she is a wife and proud mom of four—including two of the furry persuasion. She also enjoys exploring real estate opportunities and capturing the beauty of the outdoors through nature photography.

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Emma Miller is the September 2025 Chapter Champion

Emma Miller is a strategic marketing and communications professional with a dynamic skill set and passion for effective communication. Serving as the Communications Manager for Georgia REALTORS®, Emma utilizes current marketing and communications trends along with creative tactics to convey a variety of messages for the association since 2023. With a heavy background in social media and marketing campaigns, Emma uses engaging and targeted content messaging to connect with audiences.

Emma’s marketing and communications journey began in college with roles in the printing and manufacturing industry and local government. Prior to her current role, she served as a marketing communications coordinator in the mortgage industry, developing ways to communicate and market complex mortgage programs with borrowers, builders, and real estate agents. Through this role, Emma developed a passion for the real estate industry and shared educational resources through communications campaigns.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from Georgia State University. Outside of her professional life, Emma enjoys teaching dance, going on walks with her dog, and playing pickleball.

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Tianna Faulkner is the August 2025 Chapter Champion

Tianna Faulkner is a strategic, results-driven communications professional with more than 25 years of experience in public relations. Known for her passion for storytelling that elevates brands and amplifies meaningful voices, she has built a career developing innovative PR and media relations campaigns that drive engagement and create authentic connections. She holds a B.A. in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Public Relations from Clark Atlanta University and an MBA from Mercer University.

Tianna currently serves as the Media Relations Director for the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), where she leads media strategy and communications for the agency’s statewide outreach, programs, and events. She also serves as Editor in Chief for GCDD’s digital publications and manages a wide range of internal and external messaging. Her expertise lies in developing innovative media relations campaigns that build meaningful connections between organizations and the audiences they serve.

A member of PRSA Georgia since 2020, Tianna is an active member of the Professional Development Committee and enjoys giving back through mentorship. Outside of work, she stays engaged in her community through volunteer service and ministry, and loves traveling, cooking, reading, and encouraging the next generation of PR professionals.

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Krystal Horne is the July 2025 Chapter Champion

Krystal Horne is a dedicated communications professional who believes that purposeful communication has the power to inspire action and build community. As the communications coordinator for the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, she challenges herself every day to help customers understand where their water comes from, how it’s protected, and why the work that she and her fellow “#H2Opros” do around the clock matters. With a background in journalism and photography, her career reflects a deep commitment to capturing stories that matter through various mediums. She previously worked as a reporter and photographer at the Douglas County Sentinel, where she developed her passion for journalism, covering a range of beats, including education, government, and human-interest features. 

Driven by curiosity and a genuine love of learning, her passion for journalism and storytelling started in high school. It continued in college at the University of West Georgia, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a minor in psychology. No matter the project, her passion for learning, connection, and creating meaningful content shines through in everything she does. 

“Learning keeps me grounded, storytelling keeps me inspired, and community keeps me going,” she says. “PRSA Georgia has played a vital role in helping me refine my skills and advance my professional development. Attending my first annual conference earlier this year has already given me access to valuable resources, allowing me to learn about the industry’s best practices and to network with some intelligent communications professionals.”

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Kelly Petty is the May 2025 Chapter Champion

Kelly Petty has been named the May 2025 Chapter Champion for her outstanding service on the Annual Conference committee, helping our Chapter put together an amazing one-day conference for Georgia communicators. Petty's professional role is communications manager for the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. She manages the department’s internal and external communications strategy to bring awareness to biomedical research among faculty and students. She has more than 13 years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing and brand management.

She previously worked as a communications officer in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech and as a public relations specialist at Clayton State University. Prior to working within higher ed, Petty got her start in news reporting where she covered local, state, and federal government, politics, education and business at several outlets including ColaDaily.com, Independent Voter Network, and National Journal magazine.

Petty earned her bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from Georgia State University. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, volunteering for her community’s neighborhood association, and catching a good Netflix movie.

Thank you so much for your service to our Chapter, Kelly!

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Regan Toomer is the April 2025 Chapter Champion

Regan Toomer is an Atlanta native and an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience in broadcasting, digital and print reporting. She earned her master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Tennessee State University. Regan is a storyteller and news junkie and has worked more than 10 years in internal communications in roles at Delta Air Lines, Porsche and most recently at Randstad. She also freelances as a lead communications strategist for Gagnant Media.

When she is not reading or contributing to the news of the day, she is volunteering her time to PRSA’s DEI and professional development committees. She also enjoys Atlanta’s culinary scene, live music and traveling in her spare time.

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Kyna Lee Willis is the March 2025 Chapter Champion

Our March 2025 Chapter Champion, Kyna Lee Willis, M.A., is an award-winning communications and branding professional who has established a stellar reputation with nearly 20 years experience designing and executing multifaceted public affairs, public education and brand management campaigns. Currently, she leads a national public awareness campaign and patient education for individuals living with rheumatic conditions for the American College of Rheumatology.

"We live in a world where representation matters," she says. "Therefore, as practitioners it is paramount that our work accurately depicts today's society. Diversity and inclusion helps to build brand trust, fosters innovative thinking and widens our audience, all leading to more effective PR strategies."

Kyna also has a passion for mentorship and shares her know-how with college students who aspire to have a career in public relations. A two-time graduate of Ball State University, Kyna holds both a bachelor of arts and master of arts degree in public relations and a minor in French.

Thank you, Kyna, for your dedication to PRSA Georgia!

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Debbie Fitzgerald is the February 2025 Chapter Champion

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Sarah Freeman is the January 2025 Chapter Champion

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Greg Perry is the December 2024 Chapter Champion

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Joel Ames is the November 2024 Chapter Champion

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David Blumenthal is the October 2024 Chapter Champion

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Taylor Bryant is the September 2024 Chapter Champion

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Alison Ilg is the August 2024 Chapter Champion

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