PRSA Spokane
about us
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the United States of America, Argentina, Columbia, Peru, and Puerto Rico.
Guided by its Code of Ethics, PRSA empowers its members to succeed at every stage of their careers through a wide breadth of premium professional development programs, exclusive networking events and leadership opportunities. Signature events include the Anvil Awards and ICON, the premier annual gathering for communications professionals and students. For more information, visit www.prsa.org.
PRSA Spokane
The PRSA Spokane Chapter has been chartered for many years, managed by an executive board and committee members. The Chapter connects PRSA members in the Inland Northwest through social events and networking meetings to help them be empowered through all stages of their careers.
executive board
Lori Biggs
Past-President
[BIO COMING SOON]
Brittanie Bonanzino
President
Brittanie Bonanzino is the Assistant Vice President of Communications for GoWest Credit Union Association. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, and public relations, she has played a key role in shaping brand messaging and strategic outreach for Spokane-area financial institutions, including Numerica Credit Union and Washington Trust Bank.
Her expertise spans corporate communications, copywriting, digital communications, community engagement, project management, and media relations, paired with a passion for crafting compelling narratives and drive impactful storytelling.
A Spokane native, Brittanie stayed close to her roots by attending Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, where she graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Communications and an emphasis in Broadcast News.
Dedicated to giving back, Brittanie actively supports local nonprofits, lending her background in communications to help them thrive. She has been involved with Project Beauty Share, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest, Spokane MarCom Association, YWCA of Spokane, and many more. Her commitment to strategic communication and community services makes her a valuable member of the PRSA Spokane Chapter Board.
Jasmine Torres
Secretary-Treasurer
Jasmine Torres has nearly a decade of copywriting experience with a background in life science events coordination, digital marketing, and communications.
She values fostering community and human-centered approaches to her work while developing a project’s strategy in a fun, efficient, and exciting process.
She earned her Bachelor’s in Literature and Writing from the University of California San Diego. A creative writer at heart, she brings dynamic enthusiasm and energy to every project.
Chantell Cosner
President-elect
Dr. Chantell Cosner is a communication professional with over a decade of experience in the higher education and nonprofit sectors. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications for Washington State University’s Spokane campus.
Chantell received her PhD from Gonzaga University’s School of Leadership. Her research explores how organizations can foster cultures of creativity and innovation to advance marketing and communications practices—particularly within higher education and other mission-driven sectors.
She received her master’s in strategic communication from WSU and her bachelor’s in media arts and communications from Eastern Oregon University. In addition to PRSA, Chantell is a member of the American Marketing Association.
Lori Maricle
Past-Treasurer, volunteer
Lori Maricle has been accredited in public relations (APR) through PRSA since 2017, with strategic communications experience in government, agriculture, business advocacy and health sciences education.
Her main professional interests include competitive strategy and assessment, marketing research and behavior, data analytics, and multimedia production.
Lori earned a Bachelor of Arts in public relations from the WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in business management from the WSU Carson College.
Let’s work together
We’d love to have you join us in whatever capacity you can. Perhaps you’ve said that you’d like to be more involved, but weren’t sure you had the time or expertise. We promise that there is something that would fit your time constraints and would align with your individual and professional strengths.