Owner Kathy Day is a 2003 Graduate of the Alaska Humanities Forum's 'Leadership Anchorage' program. In 1999, Kathy was chosen by the Alaska Journal of Commerce as one of Alaska's 'Top 40 Under 40,' a recognition given to Alaskans under the age of 40 who are some of the state's most promising future business leaders.
Prior to opening her own firm, Kathy worked for Bernholz & Graham, Inc. for nine years as Director of Public Relations. Her other work experience includes working as a public relations account manager for Evans/Kraft Bean Public Relations in Anchorage; as a reporter, anchor, producer and anchor for the Alaska Television Network, KIMO Channel 13 in Anchorage; and, as news director and news reporter at KGTL Radio in Homer, Alaska.
Kathy holds a bachelor's degree in radio and television journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder, and earned her accreditation in public relations from the Public Relations Society of America in 1997. Additionally, her freelance travel and feature articles have been published in newspapers and magazines nationwide including Baja Life, Cruise Travel, Spirit, Northwest Airlines World Traveler, Anchorage Magazine and Coast Magazine.
Kathy has been active in PRSA’s Alaska Chapter for more than 15 years. She is Vice President on the Board of Directors of For the Kids Foundation, the fundraising arm of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Anchorage, and is secretary of the board for Girl Scouts Susitna Council. She has been a Big Sister to two Anchorage girls and has mentored UAA public relations students through the student chapter of PRSA.
KD/PR Virtual is a member of the prestigious PRConsultants Group, a nationwide group of public relations and marketing specialists that services the needs of national accounts in local markets. The organization links carefully selected professionals, who are either with smaller agencies or are sole practitioners, to work together on a national basis. More information on PRConsultants Group can be found at www.PRConsultantsGroup.com.
Giving back to the community
KD/PR owner Kathy Day has seen the positive affects a positive adult in a young person's life can have, and her virtual firm has been another way that she is able to mentor and collaborate with other small business owners. “I believe it's critical to give back and to share my knowledge with other women and men, so they too, can be successful. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing the young people or new business owners who I have influenced receive a promotion, obtain a new goal or land that prestigious job.”
Doing A Good Job and Being There For My Family
KD/PR Virtual’s business philosophy is a simple one. Give excellent client service at a reasonable price. Offer the people with the most expertise in their field, who together offer the best communications services available. Promise only what you can deliver, and have fun doing it.
"I feel lucky every day that KD/PR Virtual has allowed me to grow professionally, but still keep what is most important in perspective. My sons, Trevor (8) and AJ (4) and my husband Paul are the most important things in my life. It's a blessing that I can make a living doing what I love, and still make family an uncompromised priority."
About Kathy Day
Connected. Experienced. Alaskan.
Kathy Day Public Relations (KD/PR) specializes in public relations strategic planning, copywriting, collateral development, media relations, media training and crisis communications.
KD/PR Virtual clients include the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), Rasmuson Foundation, Renewable Resources Coalition, Alaska Dinner Factory, World Wildlife Fund-Alaska Field Office, Reclaiming Futures, Anchorage Youth Developoment Coalition, Alaska Pacific University, Aurora Productions, Anchorage Home Builders Care Endowment, St. Elias Specialty Hospital, Spenard Builders Supply, Kiewit Building Group and Kenai River Sportfishing Association.
