Date/Time
Date(s) - Feb 16, 2017
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Sila Italian Dining & Pizza
Categories
Detroit, MI, The Association for Women in Communications-Detroit will host a highly engaging panel discussion entitled “Fiercely Divided – Ways to Move Forward” on Thursday, February 16th. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 8:00 pm, will be held at Sila Italian Dining & Pizza, located at 4033 12 Mile Road in Berkley, MI.
Panelists from both sides of the political aisle will discuss imperative issues that drove us apart during the 2016 presidential election cycle, such as healthcare, jobs, immigration, education and diversity. After a divisive campaign, how will we come back together as a country?
Panelists include – Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO, partner of Truscott Rossman, a public relations agency, Aaron K. Foley, editor, B.L.A.C. magazine and John Truscott, president, partner of Truscott Rossman. The panel will be moderated by Tim Kiska, associate professor of journalism at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and long-time election analyst.
This event is open to professional communicators and the public. The cost for members is $25.00, future members, $35.00 and students $15.00. Special thanks to Freudenberg North America for sponsoring the evening meal and refreshments.
About Our Panelists
Tim Kiska – Moderator
Tim Kiska is a native Detroiter and a veteran newsman. He wrote for the Detroit Free Press (1970-1987) and The Detroit News (1987-2002) before earning his Ph.D. in history at Wayne State University in 2003. He is currently an associate professor of communication at the University of Michigan — Dearborn. Tim Kiska, associate professor of journalism at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and long-time election analyst.
John Truscott
John Truscott, President & Partner of Truscott Rossman and a Republican. John Truscott is one of the foremost experts in public relations and politics in Michigan. When you need to develop a message, assemble a strategy, generate publicity or make a new connection, nobody does it better.
Kelly Rossman-McKinney
Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO & Partner of Truscott Rossman and a Democrat. Kelly is Lansing’s best-known and most-accomplished communications expert, evident by the results of all the MIRS/EPIC-MRA State Capitol Surveys. The poll of hundreds of Capital City insiders consistently ranks Kelly as the most effective public relations professional around.
Aaron K. Foley
Aaron K. Foley, Editor of B.L.A.C. Magazine. Aaron K. Foley is the editor of BLAC Detroit Magazine, a 35,000-circulation monthly glossy in Metro Detroit and is also the author of ” How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass,” a social guidebook for Detroit residents, old and new. He has won awards for journalism, made several appearances on national and local TV and radio, and has spoken on many panels, in several round-table discussions and at other events.
About the Association for Women in Communications-Detroit Chapter
The Association for Women in Communications – Detroit Chapter is dedicated to advocating for women’s needs and honoring communication excellence.
For more information or to schedule an interview contact:
Melinda Kollins – 248-722-5408
[email protected]