Linda Thomas Brooks

• Title: Chief Executive Officer of PRSA - Public Relations Society of America

Linda Thomas Brooks has been named Chief Executive Officer of PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the communications community.

In this role, Thomas Brooks will be responsible for all program, financial, and operational aspects of the organization. Reporting to and collaborating closely with PRSA’s Board of Directors, the CEO will guide the development and implementation of PRSA’s strategic vision and plan as well as the programs and policy positions necessary to support the membership.

Thomas Brooks most recently was a consultant working with media, marketing and trade organizations on systemic change, structural alignment and member services. Her roles include being Interim Managing Director, Media and Publishing Divisions of SIIA, the Software & Information Industry Association, and a Corporate Fellow at GOOD/Upworthy.

Prior to that, Thomas Brooks was President & CEO, Association of Magazine Media. During her tenure, she delivered high-multiple ROI to all members, created data-driven insights for advertisers and prompted increased ad spending to member companies. Additionally, Thomas Brooks and her team developed industry branding campaigns which exceeded business goals and won numerous industry awards.

Thomas Brooks also was EVP, Managing Director at General Motors Media Works and President, Ingenuity Media at The Martin Agency. She has also worked with innovative technology companies such as Trilogy and Gear Digital, an omni-channel, full-service agency which she co-founded and served as President.

An award-winning executive, Thomas Brooks has been named an Ad Age Women to Watch and was honored as one of Folio’s Top 100 Execs. She has also been presented an AWNY Impact Award for Mentoring and was inducted into the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement.

Thomas Brooks was graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in journalism. She resides in Westchester County, N.Y.