Join us at Truist Plaza in downtown Atlanta on April 22, 2025, for our next professional development panel, "The Evolving Role of Communicators: Navigating Brand Management, Internal Expectations and Communications Best Practices."

This panel will feature discussion from leading communicators around the importance of balancing internal and corporate communications with brand management and stakeholder relations.

Cost: $35 PRSA members / $45 non-PRSA members / $25 students

Panelists:

Courtnie Barret-Parks

Courtnie Barrett-Parks, JD, CDP is the vice-president of inclusive hiring strategy at Randstad Sourceright, where she leads global strategic diversity initiatives for major organizations.

With over a decade of experience in DEI strategy, organizational culture, inclusive talent acquisition, federal compliance, legal and legislative analysis, Courtnie specializes in crafting customized, data-driven frameworks that drive meaningful, equitable change within organizations and across society as a whole. She is committed to building tailored solutions that create lasting impact.

Courtnie is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional (CDP). She has been recognized as a DEI Champion by the National Diversity Council and a DEI Influencer by Staffing Industry Analysts.

Lisa Tilt

Ask Lisa a question and she’ll give you the straight skinny. After 25 years in marketing communications, and more than a decade as the president of this marketing consultancy, she understands firsthand how successful organizations run. She brings that perspective, keen insight and honest counsel to the development of strategic platforms and programs that build the bottom line for clients of Full Tilt.

Lisa’s professional path has been paved with important moments created for big brands, famous people, and institutional icons. She’s been a part of changing the Atlanta skyline, launching industry disruptors; gaining national attention for breweries, bowl games and burritos; and convincing Southerners that Cirque du Soleil is entertaining even without elephants. She puts that same energy into counseling small- and medium-sized businesses who have vision and heart. For her work, Lisa has received more than 25 industry awards from leading professional organizations, including Best in Show honors.

Clients describe Lisa as a force of nature who brings clarity to business challenges and can access any audience in meaningful, relevant ways. As Full Tilt’s guidestar, her role is to uphold the highest standards for our work while building and preserving the culture of our firm. She propels businesses forward by shaping their strategies and stories and executing results-driven programs with nimble, highly-skilled teams.

Through extensive civic and nonprofit involvement and volunteerism, Lisa lends her time and talent to organizations and causes in which she is fully invested. She often speaks to executive groups and civic organizations on topics including executive branding, reputation building, marketing as a business strategy, email marketing and social media.

Kaylee Sims

Kaylee is a marketing and public relations professional with media relations, digital marketing and internal communications experience. In her current role as manager of Internal Communications, Kaylee is a leader entrusted with strategic communications initiatives that support The Home Depot Marketing team, driving associate engagement and shareholder value.

In her previous role at Atlanta-based B2B Agency Arketi Group, she managed cross-functional teams and executed strategic marketing and media relations initiatives for various industries across technology, retail and finance.

Outside of her professional career, Kaylee is passionate about empowering women in the local community through mentorship and volunteering to support Atlanta’s park and recreational centers.