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In a powerful and genuine conversation with Oakley Weddle, the PRSSA National Vice President of Chapter Development, he speaks about his love for theater, his experience hosting PRSSA ICON, alongside how he is taking immeasurable grief and turning it into kindness.
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VP of Chapter Development, PRSSA National
Oakley Weddle is a driven individual serving as the VP of Chapter Development on the PRSSA National Committee this year while pursuing his graduate studies in Journalism and Strategic Media at The University of Memphis.
In addition to being on PRSSA National Committee, Oakley serves as the Conference Coordinator for PRSSA ICON 2023, a huge international conference, after his University won the bid to host the event.
Oakley works part-time as a marketing manager at ProTech Services Group, Inc., where he oversees a team promoting the largest IT firm in the region. He is also a committed educator who teaches theatre, speech, leadership, and entrepreneurship to over 75 students at a Memphis homeschool tutorial. In addition, Oakley is a graduate instructor at the University of Memphis, teaching strategic graphic design and public relations to undergraduate students.
Oakley founded The PEYitforward Foundation in memory of his late brother, Peyton, with a mission to promote kindness, support the unhoused community in Memphis, and fund scholarships at The University of Memphis.
With his extensive experience in both professional and nonprofit settings, as well as his academic achievements, Oakley is well-prepared to for the important position of VP of Chapter Development for PRSSA. He has a proven track record of leadership, having served on The University of Memphis' Chapter executive board for three years, including as President during the last academic year. Throughout his tenure, the 55-year-old Memphis Chapter experienced record-breakin… Read More
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