A small-business owner, public library representative and redevelopment proponent are just a few of the faces that make up the newly appointed board for the Public Relations Society of America’s San Diego chapter.

Audrey Benedetto, the 37-year-old past board secretary, is now the trade association’s local chapter president. Benedetto, who co-founded Benedetto Communications Inc. in 1999, said she hopes to organize more professional development programs and events this coming year.

Helping Benedetto lead the 250-member chapter is President-elect Erika Rooks Wilgenburg, communications manager of the San Diego Housing Commission; Treasurer Jessica Padilla Bowen, community coordinator of the Carlsbad City Library; Secretary Sara Walker of Carmel Valley-based boutique c3 Communications Inc.; and Derek Danziger, immediate past president of the chapter, who serves as communications director of San Diego’s redevelopment arm, the Centre City Development Corp.

Each, including Benedetto, will serve a one-year term.

“My main goal is to ensure that every PRSA member receives value for their membership through quality education and professional development programs and events,” Benedetto said. “We also want to reach out deeper into the business community to unify, strengthen and advance the profession of public relations.”

Founded in 1959, the local chapter also named four directors at large. They are Alex Angelle of Del Mar’s Alex Angelle Public Relations; Erin Gillooly of San Diego’s Corky McMillan Cos.; Rebecca Mikkelson, an independent practitioner; and Denise Scatena of Lemonade Public Relations.

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A Flattering Invitation: Downtown San Diego-based marketer Chez Ochoa, creative director of Appeal Media, will help judge the Davey Awards, an international contest for the most visionary Web site designs.

The 43-year-old joins the ranks of past judges, including people from “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Estee Lauder, Fry Hammond Barr, HBO, Monster.com, MTV, Polo Ralph Lauren, the Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Victoria’s Secret and Yahoo!

“I am honored that this extraordinary organization has shown their confidence in my ability,” said Ochoa, whose agency, founded in 1997, employs 11 people.

The Davey Awards, given by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, are in their third year.

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Anchorman Seeks Office: Local broadcast journalist Graham Ledger is running for office. The 45-year-old is seeking a seat on the Carmel Valley Planning Board.