Can you tell us a little about your communications background and what you are working on this year? I started my communications career more than 20 years ago as an intern at a television station in upstate New York, where my first story was broadcast right after the 9-11 Terrorist Attacks. I will never forget that moment, on September 11, 2001, … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month Feature – Candice Warltier, CEO and Founding Partner, CS-Effect
Candice Warltier’s journey as a communication professional is quite impressive and very inspiring. In her career, she’s had the opportunity to partner with many interesting organizations and help communicate issues spanning from the dangers of the Asian Longhorned Beetle to the value of occupational environmental and health and … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month: Jacqui Daws – Native of the Netherlands, internal comm expert and giver of great advice to new communicators
Can you tell me a little about your communications background and what you are working on this year or quarter? Born and raised in the Netherlands, I started my communications career at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. After I completed my master’s, I moved to Australia and I worked at Ogilvy PR for three years delivering employee/change communication … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month Feature – Lauren Westbrook
For the month of March, IABC/Chicago will feature some of our members, their career experiences, advice, and who has inspired them in their professional lives. Lauren Westbrook joined IABC in the summer of 2022 – just after relocating from North Carolina, and before attending the IABC World Conference in New York City. “I always knew I wanted … [Read more...]
Five Lessons Learned at the 2022 IABC World Conference
Five Lessons Learned at the 2022 IABC World Conference By Arek Gazda The 2022 IABC World Conference in New York City focused on the future of the communication profession and the skills and experiences communication professionals need to become strategic advisors to leadership. As people’s ways of getting, understanding and processing … [Read more...]