Rosanna M. Fiske, APR, chair and CEO of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), has been named by Hispanic Business magazine as one of the 100 most influential Hispanic business executives. The list is published in the magazine’s October 2011 issue.
Fiske is among 30 Hispanic executives selected for the “Corporate Influential” category. Other categories ranked by the magazine include: Academic; Arts and Entertainment; Diversity; Government; and Miscellaneous.
“I am honored to be selected by Hispanic Business magazine as one of the leading Hispanic business leaders,” said Fiske. “Diversity is one of the core tenets of PRSA’s mission, and this recognition reflects the significant strides the Society and the public relations profession have made toward incorporating more diverse practitioners and executives within its ranks.”
Hispanic Business magazine says of Fiske:
“Ms. Fiske has more than 20 years of experience in communications. She began her career as a journalist and has held senior communications counsel, marketing and management positions in agency and corporate settings. In addition to her role with PRSA, she is director of the Global Strategic Communications master’s program in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Florida International University in Miami.”
Kudos to Mrs.Fiske for her dedication to the craft of public relations and becoming a leading force behind the PRSA. It is always inspiring to see a person rise above any categories they are being placed in. As a young professional in the Public relations field this gives me faith in knowing that I to can rise amongst the ranks in my field.