2012-2013 Executive Board Officers
Maggie Cooney
margaret.cooney@marquette.edu
@maggiecooney || linkedin.com/pub/maggie-cooney/42/30b/1a5
President
Maggie is a senior from Arlington Heights, IL. She is majoring in public relations with a minor in graphic design. Maggie is currently the Creative Director of the PRSSA student run PR firm, GoldinPR. She was previously a coordinator for the agency she interned for this summer, Margie Korshak Inc. Here she worked in the Fashion and Hospitality Department. She has also interned for A La Mode, a privately owned boutique, as the Fashion Coordinator Assistant. Maggie hopes to pursue a career in fashion and lifestyle public relations. This is her fourth year on PRSSA and her second year on e-board.
Maggie is a senior from Arlington Heights, IL. She is majoring in public relations with a minor in graphic design. Maggie is currently the Creative Director of the PRSSA student run PR firm, GoldinPR. She was previously a coordinator for the agency she interned for this summer, Margie Korshak Inc. Here she worked in the Fashion and Hospitality Department. She has also interned for A La Mode, a privately owned boutique, as the Fashion Coordinator Assistant. Maggie hopes to pursue a career in fashion and lifestyle public relations. This is her fourth year on PRSSA and her second year on e-board.
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Monica Lawton
monica.lawton@marquette.edu
@monicalawton9 || linkedin.com/in/monicalawton1
Vice President - Marketing & PR
Monica Lawton is a junior from Eden Prairie, MN. She is pursuing a major in public relations and a minor in marketing. Monica is currently the field communications intern at Northwestern Mutual in downtown Milwaukee. In the past, she has interned at the startup company Zaarly, worked as a designer at the Marquette Tribune, as well as co-director of publicity for the Marquette chapter of Colleges Against Cancer. This is Monica’s second year as a member of PRSSA and her first year as the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations.
Monica Lawton is a junior from Eden Prairie, MN. She is pursuing a major in public relations and a minor in marketing. Monica is currently the field communications intern at Northwestern Mutual in downtown Milwaukee. In the past, she has interned at the startup company Zaarly, worked as a designer at the Marquette Tribune, as well as co-director of publicity for the Marquette chapter of Colleges Against Cancer. This is Monica’s second year as a member of PRSSA and her first year as the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations.
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Megan Stinn
megan.stinn@marquette.edu
@meganstinn || linkedin.com/in/meganstinn
Vice President - Marketing & PR
Megan is a senior from Rocky River, Ohio. She is majoring in public relations and pursuing a minor in marketing. This spring, Megan interns with Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media. She has also interned with the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Cleveland Clinic, Organic Spa Magazine and Smart Business Network. Megan currently works for the Office of Student Development as a Program Assistant for Publications, where she designs promotional items for the office. Megan is also involved with Johnston Communications, where she is an Account Executive. This is her fourth year as a member of PRSSA and her first year on Executive Board.
Megan is a senior from Rocky River, Ohio. She is majoring in public relations and pursuing a minor in marketing. This spring, Megan interns with Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media. She has also interned with the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Cleveland Clinic, Organic Spa Magazine and Smart Business Network. Megan currently works for the Office of Student Development as a Program Assistant for Publications, where she designs promotional items for the office. Megan is also involved with Johnston Communications, where she is an Account Executive. This is her fourth year as a member of PRSSA and her first year on Executive Board.
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Shannon Cunnane
shannon.cunnane@marquette.edu
@ShannonCunnane || linkedin.com/in/shannoncunnane
Vice President -Events & Programming
Shannon is a junior from San Francisco, CA. She is pursuing a major in public relations and a minor in marketing. Shannon is currently a group sales intern for the Milwaukee Bucks and a Head Brand Ambassador for the Next Step Realty. Shannon has been an intern at Dream A Little Dream Events, a wedding and event planning company in San Francisco, for the past two summers. Shannon is also the Community Relations Chair for Marquette's chapter of Colleges Against Cancer. With a passion for sports, she aspires to work in the sports industry upon graduation.
Shannon is a junior from San Francisco, CA. She is pursuing a major in public relations and a minor in marketing. Shannon is currently a group sales intern for the Milwaukee Bucks and a Head Brand Ambassador for the Next Step Realty. Shannon has been an intern at Dream A Little Dream Events, a wedding and event planning company in San Francisco, for the past two summers. Shannon is also the Community Relations Chair for Marquette's chapter of Colleges Against Cancer. With a passion for sports, she aspires to work in the sports industry upon graduation.
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Meredith Augspurger
meredith.augspurger@marquette.edu
@mjaugspurger || linkedin.com/pub/meredith-augspurger/40/b8a/37a
Vice President - Events & Programming
Meredith is a junior majoring in public relations with minors in marketing and health studies. She is from Des Moines, Iowa. She was the communications intern at Iowa Health Home Care in Des Moines, PR intern at Vollrath Associates, Inc. and is currently a PR intern at HY Connect, a full-service agency in downtown Milwaukee. She has also been a big Sister for Milwaukee's Big Brothers Big Sisters program for the past year and a half. Meredith hopes to pursue a career in health care communications.
Meredith is a junior majoring in public relations with minors in marketing and health studies. She is from Des Moines, Iowa. She was the communications intern at Iowa Health Home Care in Des Moines, PR intern at Vollrath Associates, Inc. and is currently a PR intern at HY Connect, a full-service agency in downtown Milwaukee. She has also been a big Sister for Milwaukee's Big Brothers Big Sisters program for the past year and a half. Meredith hopes to pursue a career in health care communications.
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Alison Mancuso
alison.mancuso@marquette.edu
@alison_mancuso
Vice President - Agency Services
Alison is a senior from central New Jersey. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in public relations with a minor in marketing. This past summer, Alison worked in the Marquette University Office of Marketing and Communication. She has also held internships with Bader Rutter & Associates and Pfizer Inc. On campus, she works in the Marquette University Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a campus tour guide. This year, Alison will be assuming the position of Firm Director of Johnston Communications, the university’s first student-run public relations firm. This is her fourth year in PRSSA and her second year on E-Board.
Alison is a senior from central New Jersey. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in public relations with a minor in marketing. This past summer, Alison worked in the Marquette University Office of Marketing and Communication. She has also held internships with Bader Rutter & Associates and Pfizer Inc. On campus, she works in the Marquette University Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a campus tour guide. This year, Alison will be assuming the position of Firm Director of Johnston Communications, the university’s first student-run public relations firm. This is her fourth year in PRSSA and her second year on E-Board.
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Jordan Calgaro
jordan.calgaro@marquette.edu
@Jordan_Calgaro || linkedin.com/in/jordancalgaro
Vice President - Agency Services
Jordan is a senior from Rockford, Illinois. He is majoring in public relations with a minor in marketing. Jordan most recently spent the summer in Washington, D.C. as a White House Intern in the Office of the First Lady working in the Social Office. Previously, he has had internship experience with event production and public relations and marketing. He serves as the Firm Director of the PRSSA student-run PR firm, GoldinPR. Jordan hopes to pursue a career in public relations, marketing and event production. This is his fourth year in PRSSA and his first year on the E-Board.
Jordan is a senior from Rockford, Illinois. He is majoring in public relations with a minor in marketing. Jordan most recently spent the summer in Washington, D.C. as a White House Intern in the Office of the First Lady working in the Social Office. Previously, he has had internship experience with event production and public relations and marketing. He serves as the Firm Director of the PRSSA student-run PR firm, GoldinPR. Jordan hopes to pursue a career in public relations, marketing and event production. This is his fourth year in PRSSA and his first year on the E-Board.
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Ellen Panther
ellen.panther@marquette.edu
@PantherCat91 || linkedin.com/pub/ellen-panther/38/8a7/7a7
Vice President - Membership
Ellen is a Junior from Oconomowoc, WI pursuing a major in public relations and double minoring in marketing and entrepreneurship. This past summer she interned with ESPN Milwaukee and was previously the PR intern for the Milwaukee Admirals. She has also volunteered for Marquette's English as a Second Language club. After graduation, Ellen hopes to work in the sports or entertainment industry. This is her third year as a member of PRSSA and first on E-Board.
Ellen is a Junior from Oconomowoc, WI pursuing a major in public relations and double minoring in marketing and entrepreneurship. This past summer she interned with ESPN Milwaukee and was previously the PR intern for the Milwaukee Admirals. She has also volunteered for Marquette's English as a Second Language club. After graduation, Ellen hopes to work in the sports or entertainment industry. This is her third year as a member of PRSSA and first on E-Board.
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Marcia Kreifels
marcia.kreifels@marquette.edu
Vice President - Membership
Marcia is a sophomore at Marquette University from rural Illinois. She is pursuing a major in public relations and a minor in German. This past summer she worked as Head Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor at a local swimming pool.
Marcia is a sophomore at Marquette University from rural Illinois. She is pursuing a major in public relations and a minor in German. This past summer she worked as Head Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor at a local swimming pool.
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Jonathan Cleveland
jonathan.cleveland@marquette.edu
@jonnycleveland || linkedin.com/in/jonathancleveland
Vice President - Chapter Advancement
Jonathan is a senior from Germantown, WI, majoring in public relations, with a marketing minor. He is currently serving as a General Agency Intern at Zizzo Group Marketing + PR + New Media, where he is looking to gain valuable agency experience. Last season, Jonathan worked in game operations for the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League. He joined PRSSA a year after transferring to Marquette from Arizona State University, and is currently in his second year with the organization. After graduation, he hopes to work in account management for a public relations or advertising agency.
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Liz Roberts
elizabeth.roberts@marquette.edu
@MizLizRoberts59
Vice President - Chapter Advancement
Liz is a sophomore from Beach Park, IL. She is pursuing a major in public relations with a minor in psychology. She is currently the public relations coordinator of Marquette’s Students for an Environmentally Active Campus. Previously, she has worked at Knitt’s Hardware, a family owned business. She also volunteered with Empowering Latino Parents, tutoring Spanish-speaking adults in English. This is her second year in PRSSA and her first year as an E-board member.
Liz is a sophomore from Beach Park, IL. She is pursuing a major in public relations with a minor in psychology. She is currently the public relations coordinator of Marquette’s Students for an Environmentally Active Campus. Previously, she has worked at Knitt’s Hardware, a family owned business. She also volunteered with Empowering Latino Parents, tutoring Spanish-speaking adults in English. This is her second year in PRSSA and her first year as an E-board member.
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Becky Binns
rebecca.binns@marquette.edu
@Becky_Binns || linkedin.com/in/beckybinns
Vice President - Fundraising
Becky is a senior from Port Washington, WI. She is majoring in Communication Studies with a double minor in Public Relations and English Literature. Becky is currently the Social Media Manager at Two Berry Creative and the Marketing/Account Services intern at Primum Marketing Communications. She is also the co-founder and Vice President of the Figure Skating Club of Marquette. Additionally, Becky works with the Office of the Bursar as the Financial Literacy Peer Educator and at The Rave as a Stagehand. She joined PRSSA this year after transferring from UW-Madison. After graduation, Becky hopes to work in a Milwaukee agency where she can capitalize on her writing, research, and social media skills.
Becky is a senior from Port Washington, WI. She is majoring in Communication Studies with a double minor in Public Relations and English Literature. Becky is currently the Social Media Manager at Two Berry Creative and the Marketing/Account Services intern at Primum Marketing Communications. She is also the co-founder and Vice President of the Figure Skating Club of Marquette. Additionally, Becky works with the Office of the Bursar as the Financial Literacy Peer Educator and at The Rave as a Stagehand. She joined PRSSA this year after transferring from UW-Madison. After graduation, Becky hopes to work in a Milwaukee agency where she can capitalize on her writing, research, and social media skills.
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