PRSA San Antonio will offer pragmatic advice on being an ethical voter and a savvy consumer of information about elections and politics. Speakers will help us understand what information can be trusted and how to check sources before passing along misinformation or disinformation.

Public relations professionals have a megaphone to reach important constituents like employees, students, parents, and members of the public. We can serve as a conduit for sharing vital voting and voting ethics information. 

The League of Women Voters will be on hand to share their Vote 411 and other non-partisan resources.

Speaker Bios: 

Dr. Brian Woods, Ed.D, Texas Association of School Administrators’ Deputy Executive Director, Advocacy

Woods recently joined the full-time TASA staff as Deputy Executive Director, Advocacy. Woods retired from Northside ISD this spring after 31 years with the district, the last 11 as superintendent. Woods is well-known in the education community and at the Capitol for his advocacy efforts on behalf of Texas public schools and students. This winter, he was recognized for his great work by being named the 2022 Golden Deeds for Education Award recipient. In 2024, Wood was recognized by PRSA SA as a PR Champion. 

Kelly Rasti , Associate Executive Director of Governmental Relations Texas Association of School Boards

Rasti oversees TASB’s governmental relations team, guiding the association’s work at the Texas Capitol to ensure the issues that matter most to TASB members, including funding, teacher recruitment and retention, and school safety, are top of mind for lawmakers. She previously worked as a legislative aide within the Texas Senate as the subject matter expert for veterans’ affairs, education, and child welfare issues. Earlier in her career, she was a teacher for both Harlandale and Northside ISDs.

Ron Rangel, Judge of the Texas 379th District Court
Rangel (Democratic Party) 
Rangel is running for re-election as a judge of the Texas 379th District Court. He is on the ballot in the November 5, 2024 general election. Rangel received his undergraduate and J.D. from St. Mary's University of San Antonio. He became a judge of Texas District 379 after his election in 2008. Before that, he worked in private practice and as a prosecutor for the Hidalgo County district attorney.