Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am
Overview
Join us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts!
PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession.
This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on!
Join us at Black Betty Café, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members.
The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Your presenters are:
Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)
Managing Partner, Cherry Red Consulting
Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges.
Jackie is also an examination accredited member, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows.
Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)
Co-founder/Partner, Convergence Communications
Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch.
Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.
Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement, stakeholder relations, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects.
Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board.
