PRSSA 2018-2019 Executive Board
Academic Advisers
Suzanne FitzGerald - sparks@rowan.edu
Joseph Basso - basso@rowan.edu
Bokyung Kim - kimb@rowan.edu
Alison Novak - novak@rowan.edu
Asadeh Nia-Schoenstein - schoenstein@rowan.edu
Joseph Basso - basso@rowan.edu
Bokyung Kim - kimb@rowan.edu
Alison Novak - novak@rowan.edu
Asadeh Nia-Schoenstein - schoenstein@rowan.edu
Gloria Barone, Professional Adviser
Gloria Barone Rosanio serves as a professional advisor to the Rowan University PRSSA students. She is the global corporate communications director for Cigna Corporation, a worldwide company ranked 130 on the Fortune 500. Before joining Cigna, Gloria was a lifestyle writer and editor at various newspapers from New Jersey to Massachusetts. She also wrote and published a children’s book in 2010, “Flip Flop Flo, the Know-it-All” and in 2012 started her own publishing company, Payton Press LLC. Additionally, Gloria spent three years as a political speechwriter for the New Jersey Senate. She has taught broadcast journalism at Emerson College in Boston and writing classes at Camden County (N.J.) College.
Gloria holds a master’s degree in journalism from Penn State University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Rowan University. In 2007, she earned the distinction of APR, and in 2010 she became certified in Corporate Social Responsibility. She is a member of the Corporate Executive Board for the Philadelphia Museum of Art and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Medford, NJ.
Email: Gloria.BaroneRosanio@cigna.com
Gloria holds a master’s degree in journalism from Penn State University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Rowan University. In 2007, she earned the distinction of APR, and in 2010 she became certified in Corporate Social Responsibility. She is a member of the Corporate Executive Board for the Philadelphia Museum of Art and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in Medford, NJ.
Email: Gloria.BaroneRosanio@cigna.com
2019-2020 Executive Board
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Griffin Gallagher- President
Hi! I'm Griffin Gallagher and I'm this year's chapter president. I'm a Senior dual-majoring in PR and Advertising and dual-minoring in Communication Studies and Strategic Communication. I joined PRSSA in hopes of finding internship opportunities and real-world experience in PR. Since then, I've held internships with Lou Hammond Group, Singularity Press, and AKCG Public Relations Counselors, and served as SGA Liaison and PRaction Communications Director on last year's e-board. This year, I look forward to working with an incredibly talented executive board to build on the chapter's long history of success. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball, hanging out with my friends, and cheering on the New York Giants.
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David Halbert - Vice President of Professional Development
My name is David Halbert, a Junior at Rowan University. I am majoring in Public Relations and Advertising, along with receiving a minor in Creative Writing. I am from North Jersey and have received many great opportunities at Rowan University, including PRSSA and being the Vice President of Professional Development at our chapter.
My name is David Halbert, a Junior at Rowan University. I am majoring in Public Relations and Advertising, along with receiving a minor in Creative Writing. I am from North Jersey and have received many great opportunities at Rowan University, including PRSSA and being the Vice President of Professional Development at our chapter.
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Grace Coulthurst- Vice President of Special EventsHi, I'm Grace! I'm a junior dual-major in public relations and advertising with minors in communication studies and journalism. I am so excited to serve as the AJF-PRSSA 2019-2020 VP of Special Events and Philanthropy. Choosing PR as my major was not originally my first choice, but I am so glad I found my home here. What makes PR so exciting for me is that everyday is a new challenge. Outside of PRSSA, I am an interning in the Office of Media & PR, I provide campus tours to prospective students, and I am a freshman RA in Holly Pointe Commons.
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Alyssa Bauer - PRaction Firm Director
Hi everyone! I am Alyssa Bauer, a senior public relations major, and PRaction’s Firm Director. I oversee operations of the entire firm, recruit new clients each semester, develop client proposals, contracts, and budgets, create social media content, assist with the PR Practicum course, and ensure all of our members are producing quality campaigns. Although PRaction takes up a decent amount of my time, I also work as a Digital Content Contributor for Enrollment Management & Marketing. I interview and photograph students, create website content for college programs, and design promotional materials for display around campus.
Hi everyone! I am Alyssa Bauer, a senior public relations major, and PRaction’s Firm Director. I oversee operations of the entire firm, recruit new clients each semester, develop client proposals, contracts, and budgets, create social media content, assist with the PR Practicum course, and ensure all of our members are producing quality campaigns. Although PRaction takes up a decent amount of my time, I also work as a Digital Content Contributor for Enrollment Management & Marketing. I interview and photograph students, create website content for college programs, and design promotional materials for display around campus.
Ciara Sikking- Assistant Firm Director
Hi, my name is Ciara Sikking and I am a senior double major in public relations and math with a minor in statistics and operations research. You may also know me as PRaction's assistant first director. I am passionate about public relations because it allows me to apply my creativity in a meaningful way. When I am not attending class or PRSSA/PRaction meetings, I love to spend time with my friends, play the piano, and go to the gym.
Hi, my name is Ciara Sikking and I am a senior double major in public relations and math with a minor in statistics and operations research. You may also know me as PRaction's assistant first director. I am passionate about public relations because it allows me to apply my creativity in a meaningful way. When I am not attending class or PRSSA/PRaction meetings, I love to spend time with my friends, play the piano, and go to the gym.
Marisa Brownstein- Director of Recruitment
Hi my name is Marisa and I am a senior PR and Advertising major. I am the recruitment director for PRSSA this year. I chose PR because I like figuring out how to creatively and effectively solve problems. After college, I am hopeful that I will find a job that combines my two interests: music and PR.
Hi my name is Marisa and I am a senior PR and Advertising major. I am the recruitment director for PRSSA this year. I chose PR because I like figuring out how to creatively and effectively solve problems. After college, I am hopeful that I will find a job that combines my two interests: music and PR.
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Camryn Hadley - Communications Director
Hello everyone! My name is Camryn Hadley and I am a Junior double major in Public Relations and Adverting with minors in New Media and Journalism. When I'm not working with PRSSA, I am the Vice President of the Student University Programmers, an RA, orientation leader, Rowan Blog contributor, AVP of Public Relations for SGA and apart of Rowan's Social Media team. After graduation, my big PR goal is to be the PR Director of Girl Scouts USA. My favorite aspect of PRSSA is the real world speakers that visit us at meetings! |
Kelly McGarry- PRomo
Hello! My name is Kelly McGarry and I'm a senior dual major in Public Relations and Advertising. For the 2019-20 school year I'm working as the Director of Publications on the AJF-PRSSA Executive Board. My position includes copy editor, layout designer, and article assigner of PRomo, PRSSA's own monthly newsletter. After college I'd like to work as an Advertising Copywriter or a writer/editor at a PR firm. This year, I look forward to starting a Writers Committee for PRomo and working with other students who want to grow their knowledge and experience in writing and the PR field.
Hello! My name is Kelly McGarry and I'm a senior dual major in Public Relations and Advertising. For the 2019-20 school year I'm working as the Director of Publications on the AJF-PRSSA Executive Board. My position includes copy editor, layout designer, and article assigner of PRomo, PRSSA's own monthly newsletter. After college I'd like to work as an Advertising Copywriter or a writer/editor at a PR firm. This year, I look forward to starting a Writers Committee for PRomo and working with other students who want to grow their knowledge and experience in writing and the PR field.
Enzo Rochini- Secretary
Hi, my name is Enzo Ronchi. I'm 21 years old and I'm a senior public relations and strategic communication minor at Rowan University from Ventnor City, NJ. This is actually my second year at Rowan as I attended Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing, NJ where I earned an associate degree in general studies in 2018. I'm currently interning for Rowan University's Office of Student Affairs as a digital content contributor for RowanBlog. I have a big passion for music and music performance. I'm a musician who mainly plays guitar and a variety of other instruments. I'm in a Rowan based band called Transfer Post. After college, I would love to find a job where I can combine my love for PR and the music industry such as working for a record label or being a music publicist.
Hi, my name is Enzo Ronchi. I'm 21 years old and I'm a senior public relations and strategic communication minor at Rowan University from Ventnor City, NJ. This is actually my second year at Rowan as I attended Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing, NJ where I earned an associate degree in general studies in 2018. I'm currently interning for Rowan University's Office of Student Affairs as a digital content contributor for RowanBlog. I have a big passion for music and music performance. I'm a musician who mainly plays guitar and a variety of other instruments. I'm in a Rowan based band called Transfer Post. After college, I would love to find a job where I can combine my love for PR and the music industry such as working for a record label or being a music publicist.
Breyanna Chiles-Gaines- Treasurer
My name is Breyanna Chiles - Gaines. I am a senior here at Rowan University. I major in Public Relations with minors in Strategic Communications, Advertising, and Psychology. I currently hold a position as Treasurer on AJF-PRSSA's 2019 - 2020 e-board. I am looking forward to completing a successful school year in my position. After graduation, I would like to work at a foundation alongside influential community leaders.
My name is Breyanna Chiles - Gaines. I am a senior here at Rowan University. I major in Public Relations with minors in Strategic Communications, Advertising, and Psychology. I currently hold a position as Treasurer on AJF-PRSSA's 2019 - 2020 e-board. I am looking forward to completing a successful school year in my position. After graduation, I would like to work at a foundation alongside influential community leaders.
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Jenn Cruz- Special Events Chair
Hi! I'm Jenn Cruz, a Sophmore Public Relations major with a film studies minor. I am currently the Special Events Chair for PRSSA! Coming into Rowan last year I was immediately welcomed into PRSSA with open arms and have stuck with the club ever since. I love being able to be part of such an amazing team and cannot wait for the events we will be holding this upcoming year. I love being able to experience every aspect of PR, affirming that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life! |
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Sean Barnett- Community Service Chair
My name is Sean Barnett and I am majoring in Public relations with a minor in Strategic Communications. I recently joined the PRSSA executive board as Community Service Chair and was a PRaction member last year. When I am not at class or working with my club I am playing sports or watching movies.
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Kim Herrera- Fundraising ChairHi my name is Kim Herrera and I am a senior double-majoring in Public Relations and Advertising with a minor in Sociology. I am the Fundraising Chair for PRSSA and also serve as the Vice President of Public Relations and Recruitment for my sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha. My inspiration for public relations and advertising comes from my love for E! News, commercials, and Kerry Washington's character, Olivia Pope from Scandal. Outside of public relations, I can be found cooking food while watching Gordon Ramsey or taking my dog on mini road trips.
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Kristen Maiorini- Philanthropy ChairMy name is Kristen Maiorini, I am a senior public relations and advertising double major, and I am the Philanthropy chair for PRSSA. I chose PR because it has so many different things rolled into one, so I am not doing the same thing every day. When I am not in class or at work, I like to read and write. I am excited to graduate this year and see what the world of PR and advertising has in store for me.
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