Partnership Vice President of Public Relations Sophia S. Ahmad Named a Top Woman in PR

GREATER DES MOINES, IA — Sophia S. Ahmad, Vice President of Public Relations at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, has been named to the list of Top Women in PR by PR News. The Top Women in PR awards salute the innovation and accomplishments of female public relations professionals. The list of winners is comprised of the most influential women in public relations who are driving the agenda for the industry and their organizations through protecting and building brand reputations. Ahmad will be honored at an awards luncheon at The Grand Hyatt in New York City on Jan. 24.

Ahmad has worked at The Partnership since 2015. At The Partnership, she is a leader in sharing the organization’s message with journalists and leads efforts to share the region’s story with national and international audiences. Of note, she was instrumental in working with national and international reporters to tell the Greater Des Moines story during the 2016 Iowa Caucus cycle and has helped The Partnership’s efforts to unveil key initiatives to its Members and the public. Prior to her time at The Partnership, she served as the Director of Marketing & Public Relations at the Des Moines Symphony & Academy since 2011.

“Sophia strategically elevates our entire region’s story on a national and international scale,” said Tiffany Tauscheck, Chief Communications Officer at The Partnership. “Her influence helps Greater Des Moines stand out.”

“It is a great honor to be recognized on a national scale with so many top women in this industry,” Ahmad said. “I work alongside a great team at The Partnership and many dedicated community leaders. We are collectively committed to sharing the story of Greater Des Moines’ momentum.”

For more information on the awards, click here.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,100 Regional Business Members and more than 330 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.