Tricia W. Grayson, APR

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 was selected as a 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award honoree by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.

An avid trail runner, Tricia is passionate for outdoor recreation and conservation, and devotes much of her spare time to environmental advocacy.

• Vice President of Continuing Education – Public Relations Association of Louisiana, Northwest Chapter
• Southern Public Relations Federation
• Shreveport Journalism Foundation
• 40 Under 40 recipient – Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce

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• Certified Louisiana Master Naturalist
• Keep Bossier Beautiful
• Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society

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