Women in PR North America is an influential network of leading business women striving for excellence in the field of public relations.
We are partnering with businesses across the Americas to promote opportunities for women to learn and to share resources in a supportive community. We are connecting leaders, developing new industry initiatives and inspiring new graduates through our event programs. We promote a collaborative learning environment through our portfolio building courses led by industry experts.
ABOUT
We believe in celebrating your accomplishments and helping you succeed in the PR field.
The organization was founded by Talia Beckett Davis, Managing Director of Pink Pearl Public Relations. She has a particular interest in promoting the advancement of women and is working to support women entrepreneurs and public relations professionals. Talia is also the creator of the Public Relations Academy, and she shares her PR tips on her podcast and blog Fempreneur.com
pr specialists
64% Women
pr managers
59% Women
EXECUTIVE TEAM
40% Women
leading large agencies
4 Women Leaders
leading small agencies
Most Have Founded
annual Gender Pay Gap
$15,824.52 US Dollars
boardroom table
16% Women
earning over $150,000
us dollars per year
12% Women
CONFIDENCE CLIMBING
the career LADDER
18% Confident
confidence asking for a pay raise or promotion
26% Not Confident
balancing child care and work commitments
78% Women
cost of not getting paid equally over entire career
$700,000 to $2 million
Our Story:
From the beginning
After doing a substantial amount of research, we identified what our community needed, and we got to work to deliver it to them. We created programs to help women navigate in their careers, mentorship opportunities, and an entire catalogue of public relations courses to help others keep up with PR, media, and digital marketing trends.
Everything begins with an idea. Talia Beckett Davis had one to start a networking, coaching, idea-sharing, and training group dedicated specifically to women in public relations.
Canadian Women in Public Relations launched in Toronto and we expanded into the USA. American Women in Public Relations was launched in New York City and the USA Advisory Council was formed.
Canadian Women in Public Relations launched in Vancouver and Calgary. Our Canadian advisory council was formed. Women working in PR started asking what city we were coming to next!
EVERYTHING BEGINS WITH A BIG IDEA
2015
2017
2016
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Started a new magazine for women in public relations, and a premium job board for senior leadership positions.
Launched the Public Relations Academy online training and coaching program. Formed a new research partnership with the European Public Relations Education and Research Association.
Launched the Collective Club for Women in PR globally and our annual PR Leadership Conference.
Conducted research with our partner organizations. Continued to expand our Chapters across the Americas.
2019
2021
2018
2020
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Our organization returned to hosting in-person events, and we hosted our annual garden party in Vancouver.
Our Founder, Talia Beckett Davis, organized the Canadian Climate Investor Conference in Toronto and the US Climate Investor Conference in New York City. Our network of PR and media professionals joined us for the inaugural events!
We are hosting our first annual in-person conference for Women in PR North America in Toronto.
2022
2024
2023
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We've put together a list of amazing PR, events, and media vendors that you can count on for your PR campaign planning. If you would like to be included, please contact us for details.
Our Preferred
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We are discussing something that affects all of us, regardless of industry – how to navigate a woman’s career in business.
Female Leaders and Event Speakers
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We host live events in cities across North America to connect our community. You can also join us globally for our online PR Talks and Collective Club membership to help you grow in your career or business.
Our Chapters
Across the Americas
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Canadian Women in Public Relations Ltd. (Women in PR Canada®) and American Women in Public Relations (Women in PR USA®) is an influential network of leading businesswomen striving for excellence in the field of public relations.
Together, the organizations form Women in PR North America®.
WOMEN IN PR USA ®
American Women in Public Relations is building chapters across the USA, and the official launch celebration for Women in PR USA was held in March 2017 in New York City (Women in PR New York™).
CHAPTERS ACROSS THE AMERICAS
WOMEN IN PR CANADA ®
Canadian Women in Public Relations is building chapters across Canada, and the official launch celebration for Women in PR Canada was held in May 2016 in Vancouver, B.C.
You can be at the top of the PR field.
we believe
While PR attracts more than its fair share of female talent, there are still too few women at the top of our field as agency heads or chief communications officers.
You have a unique expertise to share.
We are creating opportunities for women to speak at events and become more visible. There is a lack of speaking opportunities for women in PR at workshops and conferences; panel sessions are male dominated.
we believe
