Jill Spiekerman Bonham, APR, Fellow PRSA

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Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Room 111 Murphy Hall

206 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Curriculum Vitae

Collegiate Affiliation

Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication

Jill Spiekerman Bonham, MA, APR, Fellow PRSA is an assistant professor in the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She teaches public relations, writing and integrated marketing campaigns. She is the advisor of the University of Minnesota Public Relations Student Society of America. Jill also researches, plans and coordinates student educational activities for the Strategic Communications Hub.

Educational Background & Specialties

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Educational Background

Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Communications, Michigan State University, 1983
Master of Arts: Communications and Leadership, Drake University, 2010

Specialties

Public relations
Sales and marketing communications

Activities

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Activities

Professional

Public Relations Society of America: Professional society. Coach young professionals earning their accreditation in public relations. Earned accreditation (APR) in 1999. Accepted into the College of Fellows in 2023. Served as member of MN PRSA student relations committee and MN PRSA board of directors. Served 15 years on the Iowa PRSA board of directors..
Fellow PRSA: The PRSA College of Fellows is the gold standard for public relations professionals. Induction into the College of Fellows is an emergence into new ways of serving our profession and our colleagues. Over 700 members have been inducted since its inception in 1989. Whether you have 20 plus years of professional experience or recently received your APR, continue the lifelong journey with the College of Fellows. While it is an honor to be a member of the College, it is not an honorary organization. Rather, it is an active group of experienced professionals who enrich our profession by continuing to leave a significant footprint on the public relations body of knowledge. A rigorous application and peer review process culminates in inducting into membership these "best of the best." Selection to the College is considered the pinnacle of one’s career and the beginning of the professional’s next career phase, sharing expertise and knowledge as they continue to grow professionally and expand their careers.. 2024

Awards

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Awards

Dr. Frederick H. Teahan National PRSSA Chapter, Outstanding Professional Advisor, Nominated by the Iowa State University PRSSA Chapter for outstanding service. Chosen by an independent committee of reviews. , 2008
PRSA Silver Anvil, Recognized for leading Jenn-Air campaign benefiting a charity. Events and Observances More than Seven Days. Also earned four additional Silver Anvil awards of Merit. , 2004
PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Merit (four)

Courses

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