Get to know our 2015/2016 student representatives from Seneca College, Durham College and Ryerson University.
We’ll be introducing the rest of our student representatives right here on the blog in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
Erika Manassis
Seneca College, Public Relations-Corporate Communications
My name’s Erika and I represent Seneca College on the SSC. I am a recent Queen’s University graduate (Cha Gheill!), but reside in the GTA. I’m currently taking the post-graduate program in public relations and communications. This is my first year working with CPRS, and I already love how many opportunities for engagement the Toronto chapter has to offer.
What are you most excited for this year?
As a student representative, I have the unique opportunity to both plan and participate in student events, so I’m looking forward to seeing behind-the-scenes of CPRS. I’ve also gotten to know an amazing group of PR students at Seneca, and I can’t wait to get them all involved in upcoming events, workshops and social events through CPRS!
What do you do outside of school?
When I’m not studying communications, you’ll find me listening to podcasts (especially Freakonomics, Question of the Day and Stuff to Blow Your Mind), cooking Thai food, and blogging about public relations on my work-in-progress site MyPRJourney.weebly.com.
Tell us something unexpected about yourself
I like being organized, and hate feeling rushed, so I do my Christmas gift shopping every August.
Connect with Erika:
Twitter: @emanassis
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/erikamanassis
Elyse Carney
Durham College, Advanced Diploma for Public Relations
I’m Elyse Carney, and I am the CPRS SSC rep for Durham College’s Advanced Diploma in Public Relations. The past few months for me have been all about learning the foundation of PR. Over this next year, I’m looking forward to networking with students and professionals, as well as attending events such as Passport to PR. Outside of school, I love to write, and try to live a healthy, active lifestyle.
Fun fact about myself? I love to cook!
Connect with Elyse:
Twitter: @elyse_carney
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/pub/elyse-carney/105/974/791
Jamie Jensen
Ryerson University, Public Relations Certificate
Hi Everyone! My name is Jamie and I’m representing Ryerson’s PR certificate program on the CPRS Student Steering Committee this year. As someone new to the program, we are limited to taking “Public Relations Principles” (CDPR 100) in the first semester as it is a prerequisite for all other courses in our program. That being said, it’s off to a great start. Our professor is fantastic and I find the material interesting.
What are you most excited for this year?
I’m very excited to meet and connect with fellow future PR professionals across the GTA through the many exciting events planned for this year. I’m particularly looking forward to Passport to PR later this month, as it will be a fantastic opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the industry.
What do you do outside of school?
Having recently moved to Toronto, I spend a lot of time exploring the city. I also love hiking, scuba diving, travelling and practicing yoga.
Tell us something unexpected about yourself:
I spent 6 months last year living in Sweden.