Public Relations Student Society of America at Texas State University
"Advancing the Profession and the Future Professional."
Fall 2009 Officers
President:
Aubri Nowowiejski
Email: an1114@txstate.edu
Aubri is studying to be a public relations major at Texas State University with a minor in business administration. While at Texas State, Aubri has been an officer of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the Student Organizations Council (SOC) and Relay for Life. She was also a member of the planning committee for Bobcat Build. This year, Aubri is proud to be the president of PRSSA, the Association for Women in Communications chapter (AWC), as well as the Student Event Planners Association (SEPA). When Aubri graduates she aspires to land a career in the event planning industry.
Vice President:
Yenny Ruiz
Email: yr1012@txstate.edu
Yenny is a senior at Texas State University with a major in advertising and minor in both business administration and spanish. Other than PRSSA, Yenny is involved in Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli, Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, Hispanic Heritage Month, and AdClub. She is pursuing a career in Latino Marketing.
Secretary
Olivia Tapley
Email:ot1010@yahoo.com
Treasurer:
Samantha Brune
Email: sb1448@txstate.edu
Sam is a senior at Texas State University, studying to be a public relations major with a minor in business administration. Currently the treasurer for PRSSA and a Golden Key Honor Society member, Sam also works on campus in the Office of Disability Services as a real time captionist. This summer, Sam will intern at Russell/Shaw, a public relations agency, and complete a second internship in the fall at Austin Children's Museum. After graduation, Sam hopes to continue working near Austin in the public relations field.
Event Coordinator:
Kendall Schmidt
Email: kschmidt@txstate.edu
Kendall is a sophomore at Texas State University, studying to a public relations major, with a minor in Psychology. Last semester she served as Public Relations Student Society of America's (PRSSA) New Member Coordinator, and this semester she is serving as Event Planner. Currently, Kendall is an Outreach Coordinator for Student Organizations Council (SOC) and also works as a retail clothing outfitter at Cabelas. She loves to take the time to show her bobcat pride and being involved at Texas State.
Historian:
Hailey Dolezal
Email: hd1038@txstate.edu
Hailey is a senior at Texas State University majoring in public relations with a minor in spanish. She is an officer of PRSSA and has been a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society for three years. She has gained valuable experience by creating PR plans for the Texas State Counseling Center, P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter, and the Texas Rowing Center in Austin. She also assisted in promotions for the Mass Communication Career Fair held by PRSSA. After graduation, Hailey would like to have a career in PR where she can also use her Spanish skills.
Outreach Coordinator:
Caitlyn Pesl
Email: cp1300@txstate.edu
Caitlyn is a Junior at Texas State University majoring in public relations with a minor in recreation administration. She has the pleasure of being the Outreach Coordinator for PRSSA and the Communications Chair for the Relay for Life committee. She was involved in events such as TPRA and Bobcat Build and can't wait to do them again. When Caitlyn graduates she hopes to work for a larger PR firm or do non-profit work. Please come and talk to her about joining PRSSA or attending the meetings!
Public Relations Director:
Carlos J. Sanchez
Email: cs1621@txstate.edu
Carlos (C.J.) is a transfer student from UTPA and is a senior at Texas State University pursuing a major in public realtions with a minor in spanish. While at Texas State C.J. has been a member of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), and interned for PeopleAdmin, INC. in Austin. This year, C.J. is the PRSSA Public Relations Director.
Social Media Director:
Cuyler Ayers
Email: ca1187@txstate.edu
Cuyler is a senior at Texas State University majoring in public relations with a minor in communication studies. She is the Social Media Director of PRSSA and she is also the Public Relations person for the 2010 Relay for Life committee. When she graduates, Cuyler would like to start her career in PR with a non-profit organization.
Professional Liaison
Adviser:
Dara Quackenbush
Email: dquack@txstate.edu
Dara is one of those teachers that inspires, if you get the opportunity to be in her class we suggest you take it. Yes! It will be challenging, but you will learn. Dara has more than 15 years of experience in PR world along with marketing communications. She is going into her seventh semester teaching at Texas State she teaches: Intro to PR, Writing for PR, and PR campaigns. She is also the coordinator for Mass Comm Week. She is a very busy woman, but still completely dedicated to PRSSA and we love her for it. For further information visit: http://www.daraquackenbush.com/.
Advisor:
Frank E. Walsh, JD, APR
Email:
The University of Montana provided Walsh with all of his university academic experience. He received Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Journalism and History Political Science, a Master of Arts in Journalism and a Juris Doctorate from the
Spring 2009 Officers
President: Shannon McFadden
Vice President: Elizabeth Bean
Secretary: Sergio Palacios
Treasurer: Ryan Harris
Event Coordinator: Olivia Tapley
Historian: Yenny Ruiz
Member Coordinator: Aubri Nowowiejski
New Member Coordinator: Kendall Schmidt
Outreach Coordinator: REMOVED
Public Relations Director: Jody Volet
Social Media Director: Albany Luensmann
