June 4, 2026 — The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) is pleased to announce that Bonnie Caver, SCMP, IABC Fellow, FCSCE, has been re-elected as a Regional Delegate-at-Large on the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management Executive Board.
The election took place during the Global Alliance’s 24th Annual General Meeting, held on 22 May 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. The newly elected Board will officially assume office on 1 July 2026.
As a Regional Delegate-at-Large, Caver will continue to represent the interests of communication professionals and certification holders worldwide while contributing to the strategic direction of the global confederation of communication and public relations organizations.
Caver currently serves as Chair of the Global Communication Certification Council and has been a long-standing advocate for professional standards, ethical practice, and the advancement of certification across the global communication profession.
“I am honoured to continue serving on the Global Alliance Executive Board and representing the Global Communication Certification Council,” said Caver.
“The communication profession continues to evolve at a remarkable pace. Global collaboration has never been more important as we navigate emerging technologies, changing stakeholder expectations, and the growing need for trusted, ethical communication. I look forward to working alongside colleagues from around the world to strengthen our profession and support communication professionals in demonstrating their value and impact.”
The 2026 Global Alliance Annual General Meeting also marked the adoption of several significant initiatives, including the Global Principles of Ethical Practice in PR and Communication Management, the Global Alliance Responsible AI Principles for the PR and Communication Profession, the Global Alliance Diversity, Equity, Equality and Inclusion Policy Framework, and the Roman Declaration on Green Communication Responsibility.
“The work of the Global Alliance aligns closely with the GCCC’s commitment to advancing professional excellence and ethical practice,” Caver said. “The adoption of these landmark frameworks reflects the profession’s collective responsibility to lead with integrity, accountability, and purpose.”
The GCCC congratulates Caver on her re-election and looks forward to her continued contribution to advancing the communication profession worldwide.
About the Global Communication Certification Council
The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) is the governing body for the Communication Management Professional (CMP®) and Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP®) certifications. The Council’s purpose is to create and maintain an internationally recognized standard of communication excellence, grounded in a global understanding of key principles and job competencies, and to credential communication professionals who achieve that standard at various points in their careers. GCCC certifications are aligned with ISO standards for personnel certification, and the Council operates impartially and independently in conducting all certification activities. Membership in any professional association is not a condition of certification. For more information, visit https://gcccouncil.org.
About the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management
The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management is the confederation of the world’s leading communication and public relations organisations, institutions, and universities. Representing practitioners, academics, and students across multiple continents, the Global Alliance works to advance the communication profession through global collaboration, ethical leadership, professional development, research, and advocacy. Through its network of member organisations, the Global Alliance promotes excellence in communication management and public relations while supporting initiatives that strengthen the profession’s contribution to organisations, communities, and society.
For more information, visit www.globalalliancepr.org.
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