Spring 2020 Executive Board
Milan WilliamsPresident and District Ambassador of the North Pacific District
Milan is a senior looking forward to earning his bachelor's degree this semester! He has been in PRSSA for over a year now, and he can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions of his college career. PRSSA got Milan out of his comfort zone and allowed him to make long lasting connections -that can even lead to jobs later down the line!
Milan is taking on both roles as president of our chapter and continuing his role last semester as District Ambassador for the North Pacific District. The North Pacific District includes parts of CA and NV, OR, WA, UT, AK, ID, and MT. This roll as District Ambassador means Milan has obligations on the national level. Milan helps the other chapters become the best they can be! Milan also studied abroad last year in England! He is your go-to for questions on places to visit in Europe! As your president, Milan cannot wait to get started and show you all what we have planned for this semester! Contact Info: milanwilliams50@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/milanwilliams-/ Saniya AliEditor-in-Chief
Saniya is in her last semester at Sacramento State and will soon graduate with a bachelor's degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations.
Outside of PRSSA, Saniya also works as the Graphic Design and Marketing Student Assistant for the Centers for Diversity and Inclusion here on campus, which includes the Multi-Cultural Center, Pride, and the Women's Resource Center. During her free time, you can find Saniya at the WELL, either doing yoga or hanging out in the grass reading a book or watching TV shows. Saniya has built so many connections through PRSSA, and it has given her the confidence to network with people in various fields of communications. She is honors to be part of so many communities here on campus. She cannot wait to see how the skills she is acquiring here will help her in the professional world. As the editor-in-chief, she would like for this chapter to be a safe space for all. She is available to discuss any ideas, comments, or concerns at any time! Contact Info: saniyaali@csus.edu (925) 813-1616 |
Luis AcevedoVice President
Luis is currently in his final semester here at Sacramento State with a major in PR and a minor in marketing. He has been in PRSSA for a year and a half, and he has loved every second of this organization!
Being part of PRSSA has allowed Luis to meet professionals he would have never met before, made some lifelong friends, and learned more about himself than he ever could have imagined when he first joined. The best way he can describe himself is by saying he is a giant nerd (in the best way possible)!! He loves all things movies, TV, and video games. If you need recommendations, he is your guy! Luis is incredibly excited for this semester. He is making some fantastic events for everyone look forward to! Contact Info: luisj.acevedo97@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis--acevedo/ Excell BrownDirector of External Affairs
Excell is in her third year at Sacramento State and is studying both PR and environmental studies. Her long-term goal is to work in the non-profit sector, ideally with an organization specializing in sustainability.
Excell is currently employed as a shift supervisor for a restaurant in Sacramento where her communication skills are her most beneficial asset! She is also gaining valuable knowledge as the Outreach and Event Organizer intern for the NorCal STEM Education Foundation. There, Excell assists the Fair Coordinator in special projects, research assignments, and administrative duties. Excell thanks her membership with PRSSA for connecting her with valuable resources and experience. She is excited to give back to the organization that has already given her so much! Contact Info: missexcellbrown@gmail.com OR excellbrown-russell@csus.edu (916) 476-0353 |
Rachael BottiSecretary
Rachael is going into her final year as a PR major. Always having an interest in PR, it wasn't until attending International Conference last fall that Rachael discovered her passion for crisis communications.
Off campus, Rachael is a promotional products intern with Visit California. All the products Rachael works with help accomplish VCA's mission to increase tourism in our great state! School and work aside, Rachael uses whatever amount of free time she has studying wine. She has her level 1 certification in wine from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. If you have wine questions, Rachael has answers! Rachael is has been in PRSSA for two semesters, this semester being her first on E-board. She has learned a lot along the way about the profession, future opportunities, and gained skillsets that will help her in her future career. Not only that, but the friendships and connections she has made during her time as a PRSSA member are ones that will last long-term. Do not hesitate to reach out to her! Contact Info: rachaelbotti@csus.edu (916) 895-5245 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachbotti/ Maxwell SchnurrDirector of Finance
Maxwell (Maxx) is 24 years old heading into his final semester at Sacramento State. He transferred here from Santa Barbara City College.
Maxx's hobbies include traveling, reading, cooking, hiking, and fishing! He is quite an active person, so it's rare that he isn't engaged in at least one of those activities. This spring semester will be Maxx's second semester with PRSSA, but his first semester serving on the Executive Board. Maxx plans to execute financial tasks effectively and efficiently. He is excited for what the future holds for not only himself, but for PRSSA organization as well. Maxx is very approachable and kind! He looks forward to getting to meet each member and providing answers to any questions you might have. Contact Info: maxwellschnurr@csus.edu (707)337-9674 |
Jacqueline BarrazaPRSSA National Vice President of Career Services
Jacqueline O. Barraza, also known as Jackie, is the PRSSA National Vice President of Career Services for the 2019 - 2020 term. She is a senior majoring in communication studies with a concentration in public relations. Jackie plans to graduate in May 2020 and will be attending the Newhouse graduate program at Syracuse to further her studies in public relations. In her free time, Jackie enjoys attending pop-up art museums whether it be in Los Angeles or San Francisco. She also enjoys spending time with her friends whether it be staying in to watch movies or hike outdoors.
Jackie joined PRSSA in fall 2017 as a communication studies major but after joining the chapter, she 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. Regional and international conferences are her favorite events to attend as a member because this is where she networks and creates lasting relationships with other PRSSA members from all over the state. Overall Jackie is excited to be working with the executive board this semester and hopes to positively impact members within the chapter. Contact Info: jaquelinebarraza04@gmail.com (909) 236-8928 (Please only contact her via phone for serious inquiries) Destiny CastilloDirector of Digital Media
Destiny is a graduating from Sacramento State this spring! She transferred here from Modesto Junior College as a general communications major but ended up loving PR, so she added a PR concentration after her first semester here.
Destiny's goal is to work in PR or marketing for a company in the beauty industry. Destiny is obsessed with makeup!! She also loves all things Disney and is really into astrology (special shoutout to her fellow Tauruses out there!). Destiny joined PRSSA last semester and is glad she did. She learned so much from this amazing group and is excited to share her passion for digital media with you all. Contact Info: destinycastillo@csus.edu Cristal BlackDirector of Event Operations
Cristal is 23 years old and a graduating senior in the field of PR. She is part of the LGBTQ+ community; she has a passion to work for non-profits!
Cristal's favorite show in the whole world is Avatar: The Last Airbender! On the weekends, Cristal works part time at the Grocery Outlet in Midtown. While she has been there for five years, she cannot wait to leave and begin her career in PR! This will be Cristal's third semester being involved in PRSSA, and she is so happy to have the opportunity to take on her position and to work with the rest of the Executive Board to help this chapter grow. PRSSA has provided her with the opportunity to build better connections with her fellow classmates and helped her acquire skills and knowledge for going into the real world -something she would have never been able to get by only attending classes. Cristal is always available for questions or just if you want to talk about something! Contact Info: (916) 671-4140 cdblack72@gmail.com |
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