FORT WORTH, Texas — Dr. Kay L. Colley, professor and chair of the mass communication department at Texas Wesleyan University, has been named president-elect of the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). In this prestigious role, Dr. Colley will serve as vice president of membership, focusing on enhancing member engagement and fostering professional development within the association in one of the nation’s fastest-growing PRSA organizations. 

As an accredited public relations expert, Dr. Colley is known across the region as a leader in both academia and the mass communication field. Her previous roles include serving on the boards of the Fort Worth Society of Professional Journalists and the Greater Fort Worth PRSA, as well as advising student media and teaching public relations and journalism. Throughout her career, Dr. Colley has earned national awards for her writing and PR campaigns, further solidifying her standing as a leader in the field. 

"Public relations is an ever-evolving industry, and I am excited to serve an organization that is incredibly important to the communication and public relations industry," Dr. Colley said. "I am passionate about building strong connections between academia and the PR profession, ensuring that TXWES students and area professionals are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow." 

Dr. Colley’s professional background spans more than 20 years of teaching, advising student media, and working in public relations and journalism. As a passionate advocate for industry-academic connections, she is committed to fostering collaboration between academia and the public relations industry to strengthen the profession and its practitioners. Dr. Colley’s students are heavily recruited as top talent in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

For more information about the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA and upcoming initiatives, visit https://fortworthprsa.org.