Event Description
If you've been considering pursuing your APR, now is the time. Applications open this fall, with a submission deadline of Dec 1.
Ready to take your communications career to the next level?
Earning your Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is a valuable opportunity to enhance your skills, demonstrate professional excellence, and gain recognition from established communications professionals across North America.
If you've been considering pursuing your APR, now is the time to get started. Applications open this fall, with a submission deadline of December 1. The CPRS Vancouver chapter is planning a virtual information session to help prospective candidates learn more about the process. This webinar will involve an overview of key dates, what to expect, and shared perspectives from successful APR candidates. Sign up to ask questions and learn more about the process.
Date: November 9
Time: 7-8:00PM
Speakers:
- Jillian Glover, APR, Director of Accreditation, CPRS Vancouver
- Carolyn Rohaly, APR, Past President, CPRS Vancouver
- Nevasha Naidoo, APR, Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, CPRS Vancouver
Jillian Glover, APR
Jillian Glover is the Program Manager, Media Relations and Issues Management at Metro Vancouver and an accredited communications professional with more than 20 years of experience specializing in transportation, urban affairs, and public sector communications. She leads strategic media relations and issues management for Metro Vancouver, the regional government that provides essential services and infrastructure to more than 3 million residents. Jillian is also the creator of This City Life, a blog recognized by The Guardian as one of the world's best city blogs.
Carolyn Rohaly, APR
Carolyn Rohaly, APR is a senior communications leader with more than 20 years of experience across tourism, government, non-profit, entertainment, arts, culture, and fashion. Her career includes communications roles at CBC, United Way British Columbia, Rocky Mountaineer, and the City of Vancouver, where she has led high-impact media relations, brand positioning, and interest-holder engagement initiatives. As President of CPRS Vancouver, Carolyn championed professional development, mentorship, equity and inclusion, and innovation in public relations while helping strengthen and grow the local PR community.
Nevasha Naidoo, APR
Senior communications strategist with 25+ years of experience leading internal communications, executive messaging, stakeholder engagement, public relations, and reputation strategy across complex organizations and global markets. Brings a strong secondary expertise in marketing strategy, brand development, and campaign execution, with a proven ability to align workforce communications, corporate narrative, and external visibility with business objectives. Recognized for developing strategic communication approaches that strengthen engagement, enhance brand reputation, and support organizational goals.
An advocate for inclusive communication, Nevasha believes equitable storytelling begins with who is represented at the table. Her work integrates cultural intelligence, mentoring, and education to create meaningful, lasting impact within organizations and across communities.