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Patricia “Pat” Tobin (February 28, 1943 - June 10, 2008) was an American public relations specialist who was considered one of the most successful Black pioneers in public relations; and was viewed amongst others as “the queen of public relations”. Tobin had attended Overbrook High school and earned an associate’s degree from Charles Morris Price School of Journalism. She then later moved to Los Angeles, where she worked as a broadcaster at the KCBS-TV channel. Tobin was known for mastering the art of networking, and was skilled at event planning, especially amongst the African American community. Tobin had organized an event for a sportscaster, which resulted in weekly events such as “media night” or “journalist jams” that she would host to give an opportunity for people to network and socialize. Tobin left her broadcasting career and started her own company called Tobin and Associates in 1983 and co-founded NBPRS, to give people of color and minorities a chance to work in the public relations field due to the lack of opportunities and representation given to people of color. Tobin and Associates became one of the most successful firms in the United States and has inspired many minorities and others to pursue a career in the public relations field.