Meet the 2020-21 E-Board

Mattelyn Garza, President 

 

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.

Sequoia West, Vice President of Member Relations

 

Major: Public Relations

Minor: Marketing & Art

Year: Senior

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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. She was also intrigued by networking, leadership opportunities, and getting involved on campus.

Owen Tague, Vice President of Finance

 

Major: Public Relations

Minor: Communication

Year: Senior

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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! 

Kaley Plaxton, Vice President of Special Events

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Major: Public Relations & Communication

Year: Junior

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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

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Dean Albarkat, Vice President of Social Media

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Major: Public Relations

Minor: Marketing

Year: Junior

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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 guitar and singing. He joined PRSSA to network with industry professionals, and to connect with fellow communication peers. 

Kira Kliczinski, Vice President of PR and Marketing

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Major: Public Relations

Year: Senior

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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.