AUCKLAND, Today: PRINZ has confirmed its new executive committee following last month’s AGM, welcoming Celia Crosbie APR and Travis Logan APR alongside returning members Jacquie Boer, Morwenna Mitson-Grills and Eruini Paranihi for the year ahead.
At their first meeting, Morwenna Mitson-Grills APR was elected PRINZ Chair, with Jacquie Boer APR FPRINZ appointed Deputy Chair. Both bring serious experience and energy to the leadership team.
Morwenna kicked off her career in journalism at the BBC and Sky News before moving to Aotearoa. Since then, she’s worked in several government departments and as a Press Secretary.
She’s currently Communications Manager at Te Tumu Paeroa, where she champions the daily use of Te Reo Māori. She’s also led the PRINZ Central Division, mentored APR candidates and judged the PRINZ Awards five years running.
Morwenna says, “I can’t thank PRINZ members enough for the warm welcome and ongoing support I’ve had since arriving in Aotearoa ten years ago. To now be elected Chair is a real honour, particularly with such a fantastic group of practitioners on the Committee.”
“I can’t thank PRINZ members enough for the warm welcome and ongoing support I’ve had since arriving in Aotearoa ten years ago.” – Morwenna Mitson-Grills
PRINZ says the newly formed committee is well-placed to lead strategy, strengthen member support and push the profession forward in an evolving comms environment.
Jacquie Boer APR FPRINZ – PRINZ Deputy Chair
A PRINZ Fellow with 30 years’ experience, Jacquie leads WPR and specialises in reputation management for clients in infrastructure, forestry and agriculture.
Eruini Paranihi – Elected Committee Member
Eruini brings strong expertise in media and communications, having worked in broadcast journalism and with organisations like Māori Television and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori.
Celia Crosbie APR – Elected Committee Member
Celia is founder and MD of Scope Communications. She has 20+ years in media and communications, plus a decade of governance work in the not-for-profit sector.
Travis Logan APR – Elected Committee Member
Travis is the Internal Communications Manager at NZAA. He’s a longtime APR mentor and regular judge for the PRINZ Awards.
Each committee member has now taken on their role, with a shared goal of advocating for the profession and delivering real value to PRINZ members across the country.
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