About us
Our Mission
NBPRS strives to nurture, enlighten and inform its membership about new technologies and techniques. Our goal is to empower our entrepreneurs and practitioners to network and succeed.
Advocating for Black Media Professionals Since 1998
Since its founding in 1998, the National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) has served as an advocate for black professionals in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, investor relations, government affairs, community relations, and related fields.
Addressing Diverse Needs
Run by professionals for professionals, NBPRS addresses the diverse needs of its members through programs and partnerships that provide cultural and competitive advantages.
Making a Global Impact
NBPRS has chapters in the major media markets and offers peer-to-peer support, mentorship, networking, job opportunities, internships, and career advancement strategies for professionals engaged in corporate, government, agency, non-profit, and private practice.
Our Focus
We focus on peer-to-peer support, mentorship, networking, job opportunities, internships, and career advancement strategies for professionals engaged in corporate, government, agency, non-profit, and private practice.
Our Leadership
NBPRS addresses the diverse needs of its members through programs and partnerships that provide cultural and competitive advantages. Read below about our leadership.
Neil Foote
President
A long time media executive, Neil is an expert in public relations, digital media, social media, marketing and media strategy. Neil is a principal lecturer at the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas where he specializes in the future of media, social media and journalism, media management, and multimedia storytelling.
Richelle D. Payne
Immediate Past President
Richelle, managing partner at Hurst & Leigh Communications Group LLC, brings over 20 years of experience as a communication strategist to help Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, mega-churches and nonprofits.
Wynona Redmond
President Emeritus
Wynona is a visionary communications and community engagement strategist. She has committed more than 20 years to advocating for good causes and building bridges between companies and communities for mutual success.
Deborah Hyman
President Emeritus
Deborah Hyman is a global corporate communications executive who builds and supports innovative, collaborative, and purpose-driven cultures for Fortune 500 companies. She currently leads HR communications for MetLife—one of the world’s leading financial services companies with 59,000 employees in more than 40 countries.