Bio
Tricia joined Heard, McElroy & Vestal in April 2025 in Shreveport after leading marketing in the healthcare industry for several years. A former news reporter, she has experience in both public and nonprofit sectors, and uses her expertise in marketing, public relations, and business development to support firm-wide communication and marketing programs.
Tricia graduated from Louisiana State University in Shreveport with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications/Public Relations. In 2017, Tricia received Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) status and an Award of Excellence by the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF). In 2018, SPRF designated her as a Senior PR Practitioner.
Tricia is passionate for outdoor recreation and conservation, and devotes much of her spare time to environmental advocacy.
Professional Associations/Recognitions
- Vice President of Continuing Education – Public Relations Association of Louisiana, Northwest Chapter
- Southern Public Relations Federation
- Shreveport Journalism Foundation
- 40 Under 40 recipient and 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award honoree – Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
- 2026 Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) Professional Achievement Award
Community Associations/Involvement
- Certified Louisiana Master Naturalist
- Keep Bossier Beautiful
- Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society
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