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Three IABC Phoenix Members Join Select Group of Accredited Business Communicators

Less than 800 communicators worldwide, 30 in Phoenix area, have earned ABC designation. IABC celebrates Accreditation Month until November 15.

Author: Kim Grozek
Date: Nov 8, 2009 - 11:14:01 PM

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PHOENIX – November 8, 2009 –- The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is currently celebrating Accreditation Month, and the IABC Phoenix chapter is recognizing three of its members — Heidi Frei, Danielle LeBlanc and Rachel Pearson — for recently earning the elite Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) designation.

“Earning the ABC designation is a tremendous accomplishment for communicators,” said Jessica Hansen, IABC Phoenix president. “The IABC Phoenix chapter is proud to have one of the highest percentages of accredited members and would like to congratulate Heidi, Danielle and Rachel on joining this select group.”

IABC’s accreditation program measures the strategic abilities and technical skills of public relations and communication professionals. The peer-reviewed program enables candidates to assess their approach against a global standard, and it is an integral part of IABC’s commitment to member development and the advancement of the profession.

Rachel Pearson, former IABC Phoenix president and the latest member to earn IABC accreditation, said that becoming an ABC was an important milestone in her career. “For me, it reflects my commitment to the profession, my growth thus far in my career and a reminder to constantly challenge myself through continued learning,” she said.
 
A recent study of ABCs in seven countries found that becoming accredited improved their resumes, increased their confidence, enhanced their credibility and earned them peer approval and recognition.  Their supervisors and clients agreed. A majority of current and former supervisors who participated in the study said ABCs brought more credibility to their organizations and departments, while participating clients perceived ABCs as demonstrating a better understanding of effective communication practices.

In a letter on the IABC Phoenix Web site, IABC Phoenix Director of Accreditation Danielle LeBlanc wrote that the ABC designation “sets you apart from your peers in the field when it comes to your next career move or even within your current organization.”

IABC is currently celebrating Accreditation Month. Submit your application for accreditation before November 15 and receive a $20 IABC Knowledge Centre gift certificate, as well as be entered into a drawing for more great prizes. And you can now simultaneously start the accreditation process while submitting an IABC Gold Quill Awards entry in the Communication Management or Communication Skills divisions and save $100 off the normal application fee. Visit www.iabc.com/awards/gq/AccGQoption.htm for more details.
 

Heidi Frei, director of marketing and membership with the Arizona Society of CPAs, has 15 years of experience in the field.  Served as IABC Phoenix president (2006-07) and is currently in her second year as vice president of chapter relations for the IABC Southern Region board (2008-10).

Danielle LeBlanc, manager of marketing, communications and public relations with Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, has over 10 years of experience in the profession. Currently serves as the director of accreditation for IABC Phoenix.

Rachel Pearson oversees community relations and member communications as director of corporate communications at the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Since joining IABC in 2003, has served as IABC Phoenix president, executive vice president, vice president of finance, co-vice president of professional development and director of network night.

The select group of Accredited Business Communicators includes only 800 IABC members worldwide and 30 members in the Phoenix area, including:

Peggy Bieniek, Fran Booth, Elizabeth S. Coffroth, Diana Decker, Philip N. Douglis, Mary Ehlert, Mark W. Estes, Dana Hoernig Felthouse, Heidi Frei, Cathy Gedvilas, Michelle M. Gorel, Len Gutman, William F. Herr, Danielle LeBlanc, Wilma K. Mathews, Pamela K. Meyerhoffer, Diane Mitchell, Tara Mogan, Andrea Parsons, Rachel Pearson, DeEtte Person, Cathy E. Planchard, Carol A. Poore, Joe Ricciardi, Danielle M. Sittu, Julia Wallace Smith, Kevin E. Snow, Crystal R. Thompson, Thomas Tirone and Alanna M. Vitucci.

Visit www.iabcphoenix.com/abcmembers.asp for more information about IABC accreditation.


About IABC Phoenix:
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a global network of communication professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communication. Established in 1970, IABC serves more than 15,000 members in more than 80 countries and 100 chapters.

Named the world's best chapter five times, IABC Phoenix has more than 250 members who practice the disciplines of corporate communication, public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, media relations, community relations, public affairs, investor relations and government relations. For more information, visit www.iabcphoenix.com.

Media Contacts:
Cory Craft, IABC Phoenix VP/Marketing        
(480) 258-8970 or corycraft@gmail.com

Kim Grozek, IABC Phoenix Director/Media Relations      
(623) 252-3619 or kim.grozek@gmail.com

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