What’s on your desk?

Besides the organized chaos of folders and papers, there are a few sentimental items such as, the custom mouse pad with engagement photos, OSU tumbler showing my school pride, photos of my friends and family and the barely surviving peace lily that used to house my betta fish (R.I.P. fish).

Molly and Roxy - a comical duo

Pets?

My husband and I recently adopted a German shorthaired pointer puppy. We named her Roxy, and while she likes to chew on just about everything after being cooped up in a crate all day, she has put a new pep in our step to get out of the house and exercise. In fact, she is the complete opposite of our other dog, Molly the 10-year-old English bulldog. Molly enjoys sleeping in her crate and never being walked. They’re a comical duo.

How do you explain your job to friends/family?

I typically dive into a media relations example, “I inform the media about story ideas, whether that’s a community event or a new advancement in research. I provide reporters with the information they need to produce the story.” I follow up with an event planning example and end on a current client project I’m working on that they might think is cool. I do whatever I can to make PR relatable and keep the conversation going. I never want my job description to be a conversation killer. For some reason, working in public relations at an agency isn’t as familiar to people as working in communications for Thunder basketball.

Fourth of July prank

Funniest memory of working at Anglin?

Probably the time when we tried to pull a prank on the newbies in the office. Lori was the only one with enough confidence in us and herself to follow through on the “tradition” that at Anglin PR we dress up as historical, patriotic characters and recite the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution for the Fourth of July. While we do go all out for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween, we don’t for the Fourth. Watching her walk in dressed in a Martha Washington costume from her grade school play was priceless. Needless to say, she did not wear a Halloween costume that October.

Rule Wedding – Cancun

Favorite vacation destination?

An all-inclusive resort in Mexico. Jon and I took the destination wedding route a year ago, May 17. We were married at Dreams Riviera Cancun with 45 friends and family members in attendance. That was the perfect vacation. How else can you get that many friends to agree to take a four-day trip to the same place or celebrate your wedding with guests for longer than four hours? I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

As PR practitioners, we are influencers. We influence feelings, words and actions to meet our clients’ goals. We might be trying to change negative perceptions of homelessness, create vocal advocates for people with disabilities or increase attendance to a local client event. Many times along the way, we are the ones that end up being influenced by our clients.  As part of a new blog series, an Anglin staff member will pick a client that has particularly impacted them and caused them to invest in their mission.

Kelsie writes:

The OU Women’s Philanthropy Network has been one of my favorite clients, because they’ve opened my eyes to the impact women can make with giving of their time, talent or financial means. WPN has inspired me to be an active giver and get involved with community organizations such as Junior League of Oklahoma City. Anglin PR helped plan WPN’s 2011 symposium and the upcoming 2013 symposium. Through their philanthropy symposiums and other educational events, they empower women in all stages of life to give back to their communities and make them a better place. WPN is one of Anglin PR’s many clients that encourage leadership and volunteerism in Oklahoma. Because of organizations like them, OKC residents are recognized as the 7^th most generous residents among metro areas nationwide.

WPN’s “Giving with Style” symposium might just be the best symposium yet. On April 10, Victoria’s Secret President and CEO, Sharen Jester Turney, will be the keynote speaker at this half-day event. As an Ardmore native and OU alumna, she will address how women can create positive changes in the communities where they live and work. Other women business leaders like Danielle Keogh, owner of Liberté, will serve as panelists and discuss how women can tie business strategies to philanthropic efforts and gain career skills through volunteerism. The icing on the cake is a fashion show featuring apparel from local boutiques. I encourage women of all ages to attend the symposium. Learn more at www.ou.edu/women.