Executive Board

Meet the executive board!

President, Sarah Barry

Sarah Barry is the president of PRSSA for the Fall 2018 semester. She was raised in Lincoln, California and she moved to Reno, Nevada where she attended the University of Nevada, Reno for her first two years of college. During fall of 2016, she moved back to Sacramento to continue her undergraduate education here at Sacramento state. She is graduating in December with a communication studies major and an emphasis in public relations.

Coming into Sac State, Sarah was unsure about which path in communications she wanted to pursue until joining PRSSA. Meeting public relation professionals and growing her understanding of the field helped her realize that she was in the right spot. As president, Sarah hopes to help members gain a better understanding about the benefits PRSSA can provide.

When she is not at school or with the organization, Sarah works at the California Department of Water Resources in the public information branch. She is also involved in Capital Cheer Elite which benefits local charities in our community. On her days off, you can find Sarah trying new restaurants, consignment shopping or binge watching TV shows.

Contact Info:
Phone: (916)956-5012
Email: sarahbarry@csus.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-barry-b8a380b6/
Instagram: sarahmbarry_

Vice President, Jennie - Marie Britton

Jennie-Marie Britton is the vice president of PRSSA for the Fall 2018 semester. She was raised in Acton, California and she moved to Sacramento, CA where she attended the Sacramento State and was a member of the rowing team. This is currently Jennie’s fourth year at Sacramento State, where she is studying intercultural communications. Jennie will be graduating in May of 2019.

Coming into Sacramento State, Jennie started as a kinesiology major. During her second year, her plans quickly changed as she fell in love with her communications class. Joining PRSSA was Jennie’s favorite decision of her college career. PRSSA has allowed her to network not only with fellow members across the nation, but also with public relations professionals. Jennie hopes to pass on the acceptance and support that she received from her e-board her first semester of PRSSA in Spring of 2018.

When she is not at school or with the organization, Jennie works at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center as a customer service representative. On her days off, which is a rare occasion, you can find Jennie watching Friends, Greys Anatomy or Gilmore Girls, all of which she can quote to you at any given moment.

Contact Info:
Phone: (661) 733-2065
Email: britton2@csus.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-marie-britton-521979159/
Instagram: jenster17

Director of Finance, Ray Acierto

Raymond Acierto is the Director of Finance for the Fall 2018 semester. He was born in Guam but has lived in Sacramento most of his life. Ray is a general communications major and will be graduating in May. After graduation Ray plans on continuing his work for the state as a Staff Service Analyst.

In his free time, Ray enjoys running his own clothing business. He is going on 8 strong years in business. Other than that, he loves football season and is an Oakland Raiders fan. He hopes to see them in the Super Bowl in the near future.

Before joining PRSSA Ray did not know what career route he wanted to take. PRSSA has guided Ray to multiple career options. This was all possible with the amount of networking and tours he has attended in his first semester during Spring 2018. The amount of knowledge he has gained just in one semester has been life changing. Ray’s role as Director of Finance is to earn money for the organization and is always open to hear new ideas.

Contact Info:
Email: rayacierto61@gmail.com
Phone: (916)216-4385

Editor-in-Chief, Jordyn Dollarhide

A graduating super super senior, Jordyn Dollarhide has been a Sacramento State student for two of her six collegiate years. Majoring in public relations, Jordyn serves as Editor-in-Chief of PRSSA Sac State, and also holds an intern position at Visit California, marketing manager for The State Hornet and a brand ambassador for Raley’s.

When she has the opportunity, Jordyn enjoys playing video games, writing novels and swing dancing at Stoney’s. Above all, Jordyn values professionalism, hard work and determination. She considers her many obligations as a fun and exciting part of her life.

Jordyn is thrilled to welcome new and returning faces to the PRSSA Sac State chapter.

Contact Info:
email: jordyndollarhide@yahoo.com
Phone: (530) 720-1959
Insta/Twitter: @jordyndollarhide
LinkedIn/FB: Jordyn Dollarhide

Outreach Director, Cristina Becerra

Cristina Becerra is the Outreach Director for Fall 2018 . She was born and raised in Hayward, just down the street from CSUEB. Cristina is a transfer student from Chabot Community College and has lived in Sacramento for the last 3 years! Sacramento has grown on her and she officially calls the city of trees her home. Cristina majors in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations.

Cristina joined PRSSA Spring 2018 and found a desire to take leadership within the club before she graduates this Fall! She believes this organization can add a great amount of knowledge and connections if you choose to stay and step out of your box. Through PRSSA Cristina gained an internship in downtown working as the communications intern under the publications department. Choosing to join PRSSA greatly impacted Cristina’s college experience as she continues her PR journey. “You don’t just gain friends you gain a community through the club”

In her spare time you can find Cristina Latin dancing and coming to a stage near you as she has recently joined Inessence Dance Company. A bachata based dance team who has recently set roots in Sacramento from San Francisco. If you’re looking to go dancing, she is the person you want to ask!

Contact Info:
Email: becerra@csus.edu
Instagram: Cristina.beeeee
Facebook: Cristina Becerra
Phone: 510-760-0447

Networking Director, Kamari Tolentino - Stanley

Kamari Tolentino-Stanley is your Networking Director for the Fall 2018 semester. She is a transfer student that has called Sacramento home all her life. She is in her final year at Sacramento State and plans to graduate in the Spring with a Bachelor’s in Communications with a minor in Marketing.

From Kamari’s various job’s she’s held since high school, she knew that she would be going into Communications. Since joining PRSSA last semester, Kamari feels as if PR is the direction she will continue on; the past conference in Fullerton and the many guest speakers Kamari has gotten the opportunity to meet and connect with have widened her horizon that makes her even more excited and confident about her future.

Kamari is excited about her new role as the Networking Director, looking most forward to helping her fellow students connect with one another and therefore show them how to connect with anyone. Through the volunteer experiences she’s planned, the networking outings for our chapter, and the end of the semester Gala, she is beyond ecstatic. Kamari is open to hearing other ideas and suggestions and is wishing everyone good luck this semester.

Contact Info:
Phone: (916) 708 - 9247
Email: tolentinostanley@yahoo.com
Instagram: @mari.klove

Secretary, Davina Saenz

Originally from Manteca, California, Davina Saenz has become a resident of Sacramento since she moved here in 2014 after she graduated from high school. In her free time she enjoys going on beach trips, hanging out with friends in midtown, and playing with her dog Cody.

Davina joined PRSSA during the Spring 2018 semester and immediately became an active member of the outreach committee, writing committee and is now serving as Secretary. Since she has joined, Davina feel that PRSSA helped strengthen her skills in public speaking, writing, and networking. She also attended the PRSSA regional conference held at CSU Fullerton last Spring.

Davina is currently a fifth-year student majoring in Communications (Public Relations) and minoring in Marketing and will be graduating in May 2019.
After graduation, Davina is pursuing a career as marketing specialist or public information officer.

Contact Info:
Email: davinasaenz@gmail.com
Phone: (209) 683-8127
LinkedIn: Davina Saenz

Digital Director, Jacqueline Barraza

Jacqueline Barraza, also known as Jackie, is the digital director for fall 2018. Jackie was born in the Los Angeles county area, where she loves to explore the unique eateries and museums in Los Angeles. Jackie is a junior majoring in communication with a concentration in public relations; in addition to this, she is also minoring in marketing. Jackie plans to graduate in May 2020 and attend graduate school at NYU to further her studies in communication, public relations, and digital media. One of her biggest dreams is to work and live in New York City.

In her free time, Jackie enjoys attending museums whether it be in Los Angeles or San Francisco. A few of her favorite pop-up museums were Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC) and Color Factory, in which she highly recommends for you to attend. Jackie’s favorite dessert is ice cream and her favorite food is “fries before guys!”

Jackie joined PRSSA in fall 2017 as a communication studies major but was quickly influenced to study public relations. She believes that PRSSA is a vital organization to gain membership from, as the experience and skills gained will last for the long run. Through PRSSA, she was able to be a part of the executive board, become a regional ambassador, and intern as an Amazon Prime Student Ambassador. Overall Jackie is excited to be working with the executive board and hopes to positively impact members within the chapter.

Contact Info:
Email: jacquelinebarraza04@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-barraza-b22835149/
Instagram: jackieoba04
Phone: (909) 236 - 8928