President, Alejandra RuizAlejandra Ruiz is the president for the Spring 2018 semester. She was born in Mexico but was raised in the Bay Area. Two years ago, she transferred to Sacramento State with two Associate Degrees in Communication Studies and Human Development. She is now looking forward to completing her final semester and graduating this May.
Being a part of PRSSA has taught Alejandra the importance of building a brand for herself. First impressions last a lifetime. It has also taught her that networking and getting involved plays a large role in the professional field. PRSSA has given her the opportunity to attend events such as regionals, nationals and mixers to build a network of friends and professionals. She hopes that our members can also start to build their own networks as well. Outside of PRSSA and school, Alejandra enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys attending coffee shops even though she is not a coffee drinker and prefers tea. She finds coffee shops to be aesthetically pleasing. When she is not with her family, friends or at a coffee shop she is most likely to be shopping for a pair of shoes, which has become her new obsession. Contact Info: Phone: (510) 876-1206 Email: aruizinguanzo@gmail.com |
Vice President, Sarah BarrySarah Barry is the vice president of PRSSA for the Spring 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 currently a 4th year student graduating in fall of 2018 with a communication studies major on 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 vice 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 Jack’s Urban Eats as a cashier. 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. One of her favorite things is Tapatio, in fact, she never leaves the house without a spare packet. Contact Info: Phone: (916)956-5012 Email: sarahbarry@csus.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-barry-b8a380b6/ Instagram: sarahmbarry_ |
Director of Finance, Mikey AlseyMikey Alsey is the new Director of Finance for the Spring 2018 semester. He was born and raised here in Sacramento and is now attending his fifth year at Sacramento State. Mikey is a communication studies major with a concentration in public relations. Before changing his major to communication studies, he was a biology major. Coming from a biological background, Mikey has an interesting perspective on ideas. Mikey is also a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity on campus. Throughout the years, he has been able to develop his public speaking skills with the help of his fraternity involvement. Today, he strives to improve his conversations everyday in his life by practicing those skills. He has a passion for meeting and talking to new people. In the near future Mikey would like to work at a hip and innovative public relations firm.
As the Director of Finance, Mikey wants be there to help members every week with any questions regarding dues, t-shirts, or stoles. He has some new fundraising ideas to bring to his new position this semester and is looking forward to growing and working with new Sac State PRSSA members this semester. “There is nothing so delightful as the hearing, or the speaking of truth. For this reason, there is no conversation so agreeable as that of the man of integrity, who hears without any intention to betray, and speaks without any intention to deceive.” - Plato Contact Info: Phone: (916) 384-6124 E-mail: michaelalsey@gmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austen-michael-alsey |
Editor-in-Chief, Natasha InglisNatasha Inglis is the Editor-in-Chief for the Spring 2018 semester. She was born and raised in Ventura, California, but she has enjoyed living in Sacramento for the past four years. She is a communication studies major with a concentration in public relations. Natasha is very excited to be graduating this May.
Natasha found her home with PRSSA. Prior to joining the organization, she had been navigating her way through her college experience with no sense of direction. After joining PRSSA, Natasha knew that she had found her passion in public relations. This is her second semester serving as Editor-in-Chief and she hopes to pursue a career in publications after graduation. In her free time, Natasha enjoys trying new coffee shops, attending sporting events and FaceTiming her dogs. Speaking of sports, Natasha is a dedicated Dodger fan. Despite the dirty looks from Giants fans, you can often find her on campus wearing her Dodger gear with pride. Contact Info: Phone: 805-657-8337 Email: natasha.inglis@ymail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashainglis/ Instagram: @natasha.ing |
Outreach Director, Amanda WilliamsAmanda Williams is the new Outreach Director for Spring 2018. This May she will be graduating as a communication studies major with a concentration in public relations. She is a fourth year student who is excited to graduate and continue accomplishing her dreams.
She recently accepted a position as a communications assistant at KidsFirst, the child abuse prevention council for Placer County. Prior to this opportunity, she was a gymnastics instructor in Elk Grove for two years. Teaching the three-year-olds was her favorite class because the kids would always put a smile on her face. A silly fact about her is that while is driving she loves blasting the music and dancing to the beat! She drives a 2006 Mini Cooper Sport. One day she realized that the sound quality is at its best when playing a CD. In her car she always has Chris Brown’s first album and Usher’s Confessions album. Last month she purchased Miguel’s newest album and has it playing on repeat. Contact Info: E-mail: awilliams2495@gmail.com |
Networking Director, Leah NishizakiLeah Nishizaki is the current Networking Director for the Spring 2018 Semester. Born and raised in Sacramento, Leah is finishing her senior year at Sacramento State as a general communication studies major. After high school, she attended Sacramento City College to explore the field of communication studies. Then in May 2016, she received an Associates Degree in communication studies and continued her education in the major at Sac State.
In the Fall 2017 Semester, Leah joined PRSSA to explore different career paths in the field of communication. Here, she built many relationships that have encouraged her to keep pursuing the communication field. These relationships have also sparked her interest in public relations, more specifically event planning. Leah is looking forward to what the Spring 2018 semester has in store for both herself and the organization. She has been eagerly planning fun and exciting events for PRSSA members, as well as planning a memorable and engaging end of the semester Gala for everyone to enjoy! In Leah’s free time she enjoys having game nights with her friends, spending time with family, and finding the best restaurants around Sac. Whenever she gets the chance, you will most likely be able to find her jamming out at a Bruno Mars concert, or hanging out at Disneyland with her favorite character, Pooh bear! Contact Info Phone: (916) 206-6335 E-mail: leahnishizaki@gmail.com |
Secretary & Digital Director, Jacqueline Barraza |
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Jacqueline Barraza, also known as Jackie, is the new secretary for Spring 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 sophomore majoring in communication studies with a concentration in public relations; in addition to this, she also wants to minor in digital communication and information. Jackie plans to graduate in Spring 2020 and hopefully begin a career that involves digital media and writing. One of her biggest dreams is to work in New York.
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. 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 Phone: (909) 236 - 8928 Instagram: @jackieoba04 |
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