Over the years I have heard Pam speak a number of times and I always thought she was pretty good. However, when I heard her speak just last week I have to say I thought she was absolutely great.

I oversee/teach a course…for PR professionals who want to study for their Accreditation in Public Relations. Last week, Pam came in to discuss communication models and theories with us. Now, 'communication models and theories' -- this isn't the most exciting topic on which to speak – even I, as the instructor, will admit that. I just wasn't sure what to expect. The bottom line is that Pam came in and hit the ball out of the park. Pam was excellent; she commanded attention yet was casual enough to come off as somewhat conversational to the students which they liked. She also used "real world" examples frequently which helped us understand these complex models and theories

…Candidates for PRSA accreditation who have been in her classes refer to her as a very competent presenter and teacher. I have had comparable feedback from students she has taught at Xavier University. I have held adjunct faculty appointments in communications at both the University of New Hampshire and at the University of Florida. I think I am a fair judge of faculty potential and I would hire Pam without equivocation.

I also know from organizations and clients she has worked with that Pam is a skilled and experienced communications professional. Whether she is tasked to produce written aterials such as publications, produce media materials or deliver presentations before organizations, she is accomplished, polished and respected by both her peers and her clients.

As a member of Public Relations Society of America, Pam has generously stepped up to the challenges of leadership. Pam organized and taught in the chapter’s annual professional review program for candidates taking the exam; and she has effectively administered the twice-yearly exam. The number of candidates passing the exam under Pam’s leadership has kept the Cincinnati chapter at the top of PRSA’s 120 chapters in terms of the number of Accredited members.

I can also speak to Pam’s competence and success as a university teacher. She has been associated with Xavier since fall 1999, teaching at least one course each semester, in writing and in principles of public relations. I have seen her dedication and commitment to her classes, and her effectiveness is attested by the excellent student evaluations she receives each semester. Students find that Pam opens their eyes and minds to whole new areas of consideration, she challenges them to be the best writers and best thinkers they can be.

Pam has become not only our trusted advisor for all of our "external communication" but she has become a confidant who I rely on as we continue to grow our business. This is the first time in 32 years in which we have felt so comfortable with someone outside our business guiding us. This is solely because of her genuine interest and desire to get to know our business, how we think and what we value and because of this I believe we are positioned better than we have been at a critical time for our company and our marketplace. I trust Pam implicitly and our entire company values her relationship with us.

I truly value your counsel on issues relating to messaging focus, packaging of materials for all types of media, and the timing of message delivery…The level of effort and expertise required to be successful is daunting, but you handle it with ease. Thanks for making my life easier. Specifically, I appreciate the fact that you set aggressive deadlines and meet them, your response is always timely, and I can count on 24/7 access if required. I sense a genuine dedication to the initiative and feel you are a true partner with our firm.