Commitment to ethics drives success

I lead with a commitment to ethics, a principle that shapes every relationship, every strategic recommendation and every story I write.

I have a rare ability to translate complex missions and competing priorities into narratives that resonate and inspire action. I have earned a reputation as a trusted counselor to executives and a model of excellence for colleagues across the profession.

I merge strategic thinking with exceptional execution. While others simply communicate, I engineer messaging systems that align partner engagement with organizational objectives. My APR credential and 22+ years of experience represent a proven methodology for turning communication challenges into competitive advantages.

As a C-suite executive, I built comprehensive brand architectures, launched multi-platform content strategies and created award-winning publications, podcasts and electronic communications that elevated visibility and motivated donors to volunteer hundreds of hours and give millions of dollars.

National and regional award from my peers validates my contribution to the integrity of the public relations profession.

Awards

      • 2024 William W. Marsh Lifetime Achievement Award, from the Public Relations Society of America Oregon SW Washington chapter [PRSA Oregon]
      • 2021 Distinguished Bronze Anvil Commendation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for the podcast, “Beyond the Tragedy”
      • 2021 PRSA Oregon SW Washington chapter Merit award for the messaging about an annual fundraising campaign called PenguinsGive
      • Distinguished 2020 Bronze Anvil Commendation from PRSA for the 2019 edition of Clark Partners magazine
      • 2020 two PRSA Oregon SW Washington chapter Merit Awards for the “Beyond the Tragedy” podcast and “Tracking COVID-19” video
      • 2019 PRSA Oregon Spotlight award for the “Farewell to Clark’s 13th President” podcast
        Rhonda Morin accepting the 2019 PRSA Oregon’s Spotlight Award for the podcast “Farewell to Clark’s 13th President.”

        Rhonda Morin accepting the 2019 PRSA Oregon’s Spotlight Award for the podcast “Farewell to Clark’s 13th President.”

      • 2017 Bronze Award from CASE District VIII for a high-end fundraising [Wrote, produced and edited]
      • 2017 Silver Award for feature writing from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VIII [story editor]
      • 2015 Platinum/Gold Award in the Best Practices in Fundraising Campaigns category for the Clark College Foundation’s $20 million fundraising campaign. From CASE District VIII, recognizing excellence in marketing and communications among 130+ member institutions.
      • Bronze medalist, USA Cycling National Cyclocross Champion
      • Multiple Oregon state cyclocross champion, including single speed
Other Professional Work & Community Volunteerism
    • Ethics adviser, PRSA Oregon & SW Washington chapter, 2025-current
    • Immediate past president, executive committee member and fundraising director, PRSA Oregon & SW Washington chapter, 2024
    • President, PRSA Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, 2023
    • Diversity and inclusion committee member, PRSA Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, 2019-2022
    • National judge, PRSA Silver and Bronze Anvil Awards, 2019-2023
    • District judge, Institutional Awards, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VIII, 2015-2018
    • Sorella Forte, women’s cycling club, former president [2011-2013]. Current webmaster, 2013-present
    • Wilderness Rescue Team, former secretary and patch member
    • Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, former board member
    • North Carolina Outward Bound, former assistant instructor
    • Editor in chief of Oregon Health News, a health care business news source that reported on the dynamics of health care financing, delivery and policy. Transformed the publication from a two-color, printed newsletter to a modern Web site with breaking news, rotating content, graphics, special supplements, columns and white papers.
    • Editor of Thomas Magazine, a Thomas College alumni publication that explored higher education in New England. Rejuvenated the magazine with a fresh layout and compelling stories such as an Iraqi student’s escape from war to an American college and the reasons why women earn more collegiate degrees than men.
    • Created comprehensive, capital and referendum campaign materials for Clark College Foundation, Maine Public Broadcasting Network and Thomas College.
    • Wrote original stories for College Planning & Management Magazine
    • Produced online medical news for MDiTV.com
    • Assistant editor at Service News, a former business-to-business publication probing the computer service industry.
Education
      • Accreditation in public relations (APR)
      • Bachelor’s in journalism, University of Maine
      • Master’s in women’s studies, Eastern Michigan University
      • Certification in core and corrective exercise, Clark College
      • Licensed emergency medical technician with a background serving rural communities
      • Trained in wilderness rescue techniques