Join us for one of our most popular events of the year: PRSA Houston's October 2019 Speed Mentoring Luncheon, “Sages and Seekers.” The luncheon is designed to connect attendees face-to-face with Houston-area industry veterans. This annual interactive event will be a cross between the executive roundtable and speed mentoring platforms and provide an opportunity to meet, network and discuss pressing career questions with a diverse group of professionals. 

Seasoned public relations practitioners from different industries will play the role of our Sages (mentors). The Seekers (attendees) will have an opportunity to ask questions about a variety of communication topics. Sages will be prepared to discuss the high points of their careers, obstacles they have encountered, their best methods of establishing relationships with the media, the skills needed to succeed in PR, where PR is headed and more.

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MEET THE SAGES

ARTURO SANCHEZ

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL RELATIONS

NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER

Arturo Sanchez is the deputy director of NASA Johnson Space Center’s External Relations Office. He is responsible for leading, integrating and amplifying the work of a team of civil servants and contractors in the areas of internal communications, digital media, public affairs, community relations, STEM engagement, employee engagement, legislative affairs, exhibits and university collaboration. Prior to this role, Sanchez served as the integration manager to the International Space Station Program.

TONI HARRISON

MANAGING PARTNER & PRESIDENT

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Toni Harrison leads award-winning public relations campaigns for a diverse client roster that includes Fortune-ranked organizations, global consumer brands, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations. She has almost two decades of experience in PR strategy, including experiential, digital engagement, multicultural communication, public affairs and crisis management, as well as a background in television news. Harrison previously served as vice president/group account director for Burrell Communications in Chicago.

SCOTT ARTHUR

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

STAR OF HOPE

Scott Arthur has worked with the Star of Hope Homeless Mission since 1995 and is currently and proudly the mission’s director of public relations. Arthur is a familiar name and voice in Houston. His decades of radio and TV experience in the Bayou City include an 18 year run as the morning radio personality on KQUE, host of the TV 26 All Night Movies, radio news anchor, local PBS shows and a number of national infomercials.

ELISE HASBROOK, APR
DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS
ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS

Elise Hasbrook, APR, serves as the Sr. Director, Communications at Academy Sports + Outdoors. In this role, she oversees the company’s public and media relations efforts, internal corporate communications and community relations. Elise joined the company in October 2009. Prior to joining Academy Sports + Outdoors, Elise spent eight years with The Finish Line, Inc., where she managed the external and internal communications functions, investor relations, events and corporate sponsorships.

MICHAEL BYBEE

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMCAST, HOUSTON REGION

Michael Bybee serves as the Director of External Communications for Comcast’s Houston Region. In this role, he works to develop, manage and implement the regional public relations strategy and external communications to relevant audiences including media, customers and public officials. As a company spokesperson, Michael represents Comcast to the press and public. Michael joined Comcast from Time Warner Cable after the companies dissolved a mutual partnership where he served as the Manager of Government Relations.

CYNTHIA COLEMAN

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, PROCESS SOLUTIONS

HONEYWELL

Cynthia Coleman is the director of communications for Honeywell Process Solutions, a $5 billion division of Honeywell. She is responsible for employee engagement and communications, executive communications and analyst relations. Cynthia has more than 20 years of experience in small and large agencies, and in-house communications departments at large global companies. She joined Honeywell in April 2018 after 15 years at GE.

TRAZANNA MORENO, APR

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

HOUSTON ZOO

Trazanna Moreno, APR, is the vice president of marketing and communications for the Houston Zoo, where she connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Moreno, with a focus on brand strategy and positioning, leads a team of marketing, public relations and graphic design professionals to generate more than $25 million in attendance, membership and ticketed event revenue annually. Previously, Moreno was chief marketing officer for the Houston Symphony, where she led the marketing, communications and patron services efforts.

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