Meet our team
PRESIDENT
Mattelyn Garza
Major: Public Relations & Psychology
Minor: Communication
Year: Senior
Mattie currently works as the PR communications associate for Cybercrime Support Network. She joined PRSSA to grow professionally by networking with industry leaders, attaining resume and interview advice, and learning about the careers that a PR degree can lead to.
VP OF MEMBER RELATIONS
Sequoia West
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Marketing & Art
Year: Senior
Sequoia is a senior at Eastern majoring in PR with a minor in marketing and art. She recently completed an internship with The Detroit Zoological Society. Sequoia joined PRSSA to learn from professionals about their experiences and what employers are seeking.
VP OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Kaley Plaxton
Major: Public Relations & Communication
Year: Junior
Kaley is a junior at Eastern double majoring in PR and communications. She spent this summer completing TWO internships in marketing and communication. She joined PRSSA to connect with like-minded peers, and to explore the different opportunities and careers available in the communication world
VP OF
SOCIAL MEDIA
Dean Albarkat
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Marketing
Year: Junior
Dean is a junior at Eastern majoring in PR with a minor in marketing. He recently accepted an internship at Glow Social Media and has aspirations of working in PR in the sports or music real. For fun, he loves to golf with friends and enjoys playing the guitar and singing. He joined PRSSA to network with industry professionals, and to connect with fellow communication peers.
salbarka@emich.edu
VP OF PR AND MARKETING
Kira Kliczinski
Major: Public Relations
Year: Senior
Kira is a senior at Eastern majoring in public relations. She is currently a Business Development and Marketing Intern at CyberForce IQ. Kira joined PRSSA to build relationships with her peers and professionals, gain career opportunities, build her resume, and enhance her industry knowledge! She also enjoys making homemade soap.
Owen Tague
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Communication
Year: Senior
Owen is a senior majoring in PR with a minor in communication. He joined PRSSA to create more connections with his peers, especially those also majoring in PR and communications!
