The Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) Northwest
Chapter has announced its new board members for 2025. PRAL Northwest is an association of
professionals engaged in the practice of public relations throughout Northwest Louisiana.
The association focuses on public relations as a strategic management function and engages in
a program of activities that contribute to the knowledge and experience of its members. PRAL
Northwest is committed to the improvement of public relations policies and practices
throughout the region.
PRAL Northwest Board of Directors 2025:
- President: Emerie Eck Holtzclaw, Lagniappe P.R.I.M.E., LLC
- President Elect: Alex Einerson, Visit Shreveport-Bossier
- Treasurer, Emma Boone, Visit Shreveport-Bossier
- Secretary, Paige Melton, United Way of Northwest Louisiana
- VP of Student Affairs, Krystle Beauchamp, Parish of Caddo
- VP of Membership & Awards, Michelle Marcotte, AEP Swepco
- VP of Public Service, Tricia Jowell, Volunteers of America of North LA
- VP of Continuing Education, Tricia Grayson, APR, Humana
- Member-at-large, Terri Hensley, Advance Awards and Gifts
- Member-at-large, Brian Williams, BRF
PRAL Northwest Chapter has monthly professional development and networking meetings.
Meetings are open to members and future PRAL Northwest members and presentations cover
a range of topics related to advancing the skills of public relations practitioners. Membership
is also open to university students.