About MARSHA

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Public Relations and Strategic Communications Expert

Inspiring clients by building their trust as a communications coach and counselor by working to clarify their messages. Marsha is an award-winning communications strategist and public relations leader. She understands the evolving media landscape and the critical component of quality storytelling.

Photo by Emmanuel Duncan, CRWN Media

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Multifaceted Career = Unique Skills

Academic positions at the Univ. of Minnesota, Univ. of St. Thomas, and Springfield (Mass.) Technical Community College (STCC)
Former broadcast journalist and public affairs TV producer/host
Corporate television
Voice-over work
Spearheaded several large-scale public relations efforts
Crisis communication expertise

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Committed to Professional Standards

Accredited in Public Relations.
Attended Hartford Seminary, Hartford, Conn. and United Theological Seminary (formerly located in New Brighton, MN).
B.S. in Speech Communications, Northeastern University in Boston, Mass.

Serves as Associate Minister at her church.

Fun Note: May 30 is the proclaimed

Marsha Pitts-Phillips Day in Minneapolis.

ENGAGEMENTS

Community: Bold, Brave and Effective Actions in Unprecedented Times

A Conversation with D. Parke Gibson Pioneer Award Recipients

June 25, 2026 - University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis Campus

Women's Leadership Panel 2025

Hosted by Ad2 and AdFed Minnesota.

November 19, 2025 - Quincy Hall

When Women Win, We ALL Win!

NABJ Leadership academy

Real Talk: The C-Suite

Stressors and Achieving Balance

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Why is PRSA So Focused on DEI, and What Does It Have to Do With Me?

This webinar, presented by Nebraska PRSA, National's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs Marsha Pitts-Phillips, APR, and Patrick McSweeney, APR, Fellow PRSA, will equip participants with strategies and practical tools for embedding DEI principles into their communications efforts and organizational culture.

overcoming imposter syndrome: strategies for building confidence

Thursday, Jun. 22, 2023