Executive Board 2023-2024
President
Lindsay Fister
Lindsay Fister, our President for the 2023-2024 school year, aims to foster community growth within our university's chapter and enhance our national presence. Originally from Beacon, New York, Lindsay is a UD Junior studying Communication with a concentration in Media and a minor in journalism. Beyond PRSSA, she's active in the Yoga Club and is passionate about mental health, music, and quality time with friends.
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Vice President
Jessica Gardner
I’m PRSSA’s VP of external affairs, and in this position, I manage relations with our stakeholders, plan our yearly trip to ICON, and host Pitch+ to help members meet their goals. I’m a senior communications major from Lewes, DE. I’m also a UD world scholar.
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Promotions Director
Aby Romain
Aby Romain, our Promotions Director for the 2023-2024 school year, is a senior communication major with a concentration in public relations. Aby is from Villanova, Pennsylvania. She transferred to UD as a Sophomore after attending the College of Charleston her first year. Aby will be actively posting on all social media platforms and taking control of the PRSSA UD website. A few of Aby’s favorite classes she has taken at UD are Public Relations Campaign Planning and Public Relations Writing.
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Director of External Affairs
Brooke Piniak
Brooke Piniak is a senior from Marlboro, New Jersey. She is majoring in Communication with two minors: one in Advertising and one in Health & Wellness. For PRSSA, her position this year is Director of External Affairs. Some of Brooke's tasks include setting up the fall and spring field trips, directing the Mentor/Mentee Program, and conducting A Night with the Pros. Outside of PRSSA, she is a Lambda Pi ETA member and the Social Media Chair. Also, Brooke is a part of the Events Operations Team for UDance. She is very passionate about this fantastic organization, and is excited for this upcoming school year.
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Finance Director
Megan Emmerling
Megan Emmerling is PRSSA’s Director of Finance this year. She handles all financial responsibilities, such as collecting dues, dealing with events such as field trips and the annual conference costs, and planning fundraising events. Megan is a junior Communication Major with a concentration on Public Relations and is also completing an Advertising minor. She is from North Wales, PA, and loves all Philly sports (Go Birds!) Megan is also involved with her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, and she currently works for a collegiate merchandise company, Greek House.
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Meetings Coordinator
Kaylee Louima
Kaylee Louima is the Meetings Director. She will be acquiring guest speakers and moderating Q&As during our bi-weekly meetings. She is a sophomore communication major in the public relations concentration with a double minor in fashion management and event management. Kaylee is originally from New York City. Along with the PRSSA, Kaylee is a UD Social Media Ambassador and a member of the Fashion Merchandising Club.
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Director of Internal Professional Development
Jill Melendez
Jill is the Director of Internal Professional Development. She hosts Skill Slams that meet a few times throughout the semester. Jill also organizes Public Practice, when a couple of groups of members are social media interns for a couple of local businesses on Main Street. Lastly, is in charge of scheduling Coffee With A Professor. Jill is from New Milford, Connecticut. She is a senior majoring in Communication with a concentration in public relations. Outside of PRSSA, she is a member of Phi Sigma Sigma.
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Director of Member Communication
Anna Gleason
Anna Gleason is the Director of Member Communication. In this role, she will serve as the main point of communication between the executive board and our general members. The purpose of this position is to make sure there is a steady and productive flow of information and resources to our chapter through the use of several media sources. She is a third-year Political Science and Communication double major. Anna is from South Brunswick, New Jersey. She is the Philanthropy Chairwoman of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority on campus and an Oral Communication Consultant through the school’s Writing Center.
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