PRSA National Capital Chapter (PRSA NCC) announced that Sheila Brooks, Ph.D., and Shonali Burke have been selected as the 2025 inductees into the National Capital Public Relations Hall of Fame. The induction, states PRSA NCC, “recognizes their extraordinary leadership, innovation and lifelong dedication to excellence — and to advancing the public relations and communications profession.
“Dr. Sheila Brooks and Shonali Burke exemplify the highest standards of leadership, innovation and service in our profession,” said Crystal Borde, 2025 PRSA NCC President. “For nearly five decades, Dr. Sheila Brooks has used communications to expand opportunity, elevate underrepresented voices, and mentor hundreds of emerging practitioners. Since the start of her career, Shonali Burke has advanced and reshaped modern public relations through her pioneering integration with social media, ethical, data-driven approach, and her generous commitment to educating, developing and supporting communicators worldwide. Together, their dedication and impact have elevated not only the National Capital communications community, but the global field of public relations.”
