Stella Galli
About Her
Stella Galli is the President of the University of Delaware PRSSA. She is a senior communications major in the public relations concentration with a triple minor in advertising, journalism, and political communication. Stella is originally from Westerly, Rhode Island. Along with the PRSSA, Stella is a sister of the Sister of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, member of Lambda Pi Eta, a Student Wellness Ambassador, and an Oral Communication Consultant at the University of Delaware Writing Center.
Why she joined PRSSA:
I joined PRSSA to be inspired and hear from professionals in the industry. However, I gained so much more from PRSSA than I could have ever imagined when I joined! PRSSA has opened my eyes to career paths that I have grown interest in, as well as has taught me about the industry in an outside of classroom setting.
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Lindsay Fister
About Her
Lindsay Fister is the Vice President of External Affairs. She is a sophomore in the communication major in the media concentration. Lindsay is originally from Beacon, New York. Along with the PRSSA, Lindsay is a UD Dining Ambassador and involved with the Harrington Arts Theatre Company, Active Minds UD, and the Yoga Club. Her three favorite classes at UD have been Sex and Violence in the Media, Topics in the Human Environment, and Communication and Interpersonal Behavior.
Why She Joined PRSSA
I was first introduced to PRSSA when members of the organization came into my first semester public speaking class! I was instantly amazed at the opportunities that PRSSA opens up for students– so I showed up at the next general meeting. Not knowing much about the club, it was incredible to learn so much right off the bat. I quickly became a dues paying member and have already begun networking, building my resume, and gaining professional experience. I wanted to have something to guide me into the professional world, and PRSSA has given me many peer mentors and tools to do so!
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Emma Churgin
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Emma Churgin is the Director of External Professional Development. She is a senior in the communications major in the public relations concentration, with a double minor in advertising and political science. Emma is originally from Suffern, New York. Along with the PRSSA, Emma is a sister in Sister of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. Her three favorite classes at UD have been Communication and Persuasion, Journalism in a Free Society, and Intro to Public Relations.
Why She Joined PRSSA
I joined PRSSA because I was told by a past alumni that this organization opened up so many opportunities for her and I would miss out if I didn’t as well. I am so happy that I took her advice because I feel inspired by every guest speaker after each meeting, and cannot wait to be just like them! When I chose my major I didn’t have a true sense of what career path I was going down. By joining, I have developed many essential skills, making me glad I chose public relations. PRSSA has opened up many opportunities for me and I have gained many connections with such amazing people!
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Zoe Shapiro
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Zoe Shapiro is the director of internal professional development. She is a senior communications major in the interpersonal concentration with a double minor in advertising and journalism. Zoe is originally from Connecticut. Along with the PRSSA, Zoe is a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and a tutor for public speaking. Her three favorite classes at UD have been Principles of Communication Theory, Public Speaking, and Hip-Hop and Feminism.
Why She Joined
I joined PRSAA at the beginning of my sophomore year and since have enjoyed every minute of it. I have been able to learn alongside my peers who have similar interests to myself, all while acquiring a wealth of information spanning from public relations to life skills. I’ve had the chance to go on field trips, connect with facilities in the communications department, and make lifelong friendships!
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Danielle Raskin
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Dani Raskin is the meetings coordinator. She is a senior communications major in the public relations concentration with a double minor in organizational and community leadership and event management. Dani is originally from Fort Lee, New Jersey. Along with the PRSSA, Dani is a sister in the Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority and a Peer to Peer Dining Marketing Ambassador. Her three favorite classes have been Principles of Communication Theory, Sport Event and Facility Management, and Leadership in Organizations
Why She Joined PRSSA
During my freshman year communications lecture, the president of PRSSA at the time came into my class to speak about the organization. I knew it was something for me. I attended the first meeting I could and kept going back. I would learn something new after every single meeting. I came into college saying I wanted to do public relations but had no real sense of what it was. I have not only learned about public relations in depth, but also about the many other related career paths. I feel ahead of most people my age because of the professional skills I have learned over the years from PRSSA.
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Jessica Gardner
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Jess Gardner is the Promotions Director. She is a junior communications major in the public relations concentration with a minor in insect and wildlife conservation. Jess is originally from Lewes, Delaware. Along with PRSSA, Jess is a UD world scholar and a member of the Entomology Club. Her three favorite classes at UD have been Principles of Communication Theory, Broadcast News-Writing, and Insect Identification and Taxonomy.
Why She Joined PRSSA
I joined PRSSA my freshman fall semester in 2020, my first semester of college was online and at home. Joining the PRSSA helped me to be involved with campus life and make friends despite being virtual. I love PRSSA because it gave me a community of supportive people who I continue to learn from.
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Dani Beamish
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Dani Beamish is the Director of Member Communication. She is a senior in the communication major in the public relations concentration, with a double minor in advertising and journalism. Dani is originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Along with the PRSSA, Dani is the Arts & Culture editor for the UD Review and does club track and field. Her three favorite classes at UD have been Philosophy of Communication, Survey of African American Culture, and Introduction to Microeconomics.
Why She Joined PRSSA
All of my public relations professors pushed joining PRSSA, so I did! I wanted to find a club that could connect me with my peers and also help me grow my professionalism.
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Brittany Zeigler
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Brittany Zeigler is the finance director. She is a senior in the communications major in the public relations concentration with a minor in journalism. Brittany is originally from Kenton Delaware. Along with the PRSSA, Brittany is the Lead Ambassador of the Women’s Network. Her three favorite classes at UD have been Introduction to Research Methods and Special topics in Public Relations: Messaging to a Targeted Audience
Why She Joined PRSSA
I joined PRSSA because one of the former board members, came to one of my classes to talk about the organization and how much it helped people network and develop skills. I had previously been struggling to do exactly that so it felt like the perfect opportunity.
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