IABC’s Fellows welcomed members of the 2023 class during the World Conference in Toronto. Now, you will have the chance to meet these two dynamic communicators in a special episode of Circle of Fellows. Join host Shel Holtz, SCMP, ABC, and Neil Griffiths, chair of this year’s Fellows Committee, for a conversation about our new Fellows’ careers and their views on a wide-ranging array of communication-related topics. As always, you will be able to participate in the conversation by asking questions and sharing observations using YouTube’s live chat feature. If you aren’t able to join us for the live stream, you will be able to watch the video replay or listen to the audio podcast.

The conversation begins at noon EDT on Thursday, June 22.

About the Panel

Martha Muzychka, ABC, MC, speaks, writes, listens, and helps others do the same to make change happen. Martha is a strategic, creative problem solver seeking challenging communications environments where we can make a difference. She helps her clients navigate competing priorities and embrace communications challenges. Martha offers strategic planning, facilitation, and consultation services as well as writing and editing, qualitative research, and policy analysis. Her work has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally with multiple awards.

Russell Grossman, DipPR, ABC, FRSA, FCIPR, FCIM, IABC Fellow, has been a communications practitioner for nearly 40 years and a UK Senior Civil Servant since 2006. He’s currently Director of Communications at UK Rail Regulator, the Office of Rail and Road, and also head of the Government Communication Service (GCS) internal communications profession. He’s a non-exec director of the “ Engage for Success ” movement for the advancement of employee engagement and SCS sponsor for both the GCS Fast Stream and GCS Talent. Russell and his long-suffering wife of 38 years are blessed with four children (one of whom also works within GCS) and five grandchildren.

Ginger Homan, ABC, SCMP, IABC Fellow, provides counsel to senior leaders seeking to bring out the best in their people and their brands. Her award-winning communication model for driving transformation has been used to change behaviors, align cultures and build thriving communities around the world. Her work with senior communication professionals has enabled them to align their department goals with business goals, achieve measurable results, and expand their influence. Founder of Zia Communication, she is a seasoned speaker, coach, and workshop facilitator. Her clients include Walmart, the Walmart Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, T.D. Williamson, CITGO Petroleum, Phillips Seminary, and MOSAIC. Ginger’s work has been honored by IABC, PRSA, and SMPS on the local, regional, and international levels. A past chair of IABC, her volunteer work has been honored with three IABC International Chair’s Awards for leadership, and she is a recipient of the Leadership Tulsa Paragon Award for work in her local community.

About Shel Holtz

Shel Holtz, ABC (Accredited Business Communicator), is director of Internal Communications at Webcor, a commercial general contractor headquartered in San Francisco. Before joining Webcor, Shel spent 21 years as principal of Holtz Communication + Technology. In addition to integrating technology into communications strategies, his expertise includes strategic communications planning, change management, organizational culture, business initiatives and communications research. Full bio