Elyse Hammett Apr, Fellow Prsa

Elyse Hammett, APR, Fellow PRSA has over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. Elyse served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, where they were responsible for elevating and enhancing the foundation's visibility and image through various communications channels and events. Prior to this, they worked as the Vice President of Public Relations at Phase 3 Marketing & Communications, where they developed and implemented PR strategies for Fortune firms, winning accolades and awards. Elyse also held the position of Vice President at communications 21, where they secured new clients and projects, developed communications strategies, and oversaw client PR programs. Earlier in their career, they worked as the Senior Corporate Communications Manager at AT&T, where they directed strategic corporate communications plans and secured media coverage. Elyse also served as the Corporate Communications Director at Emory Healthcare, where they managed a team and implemented marketing plans and community relations initiatives.

Elyse Hammett, APR, Fellow PRSA completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, with a minor in English, from Emory University during the period of 1984 to 1988. Prior to their college education, they attended Warner Robins High School. Moreover, they hold additional certifications including the Universal Accreditation in Public Relations, obtained in January 2001 from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and the PRSA College of Fellows, achieved in July 2022 from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).