Meet Our Executive Board for the 2018-2019 school year!
Anastasia Matyola
Position: President
Year at UD: Senior
Hometown: Randolph, New Jersey
Major/Minor: Interpersonal Communications Major
Other Activities on Campus: Sister of Chi Omega
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: Since my freshmen year, PRSSA has been an amazing resource to turn to when I have needed any kind of professional advice. The organization offers amazing opportunities and is the perfect place to network.
Email: amatyola@udel.edu
Sam Murphy
Position: VP of External Affairs
Year at UD: Junior
Hometown: Rockaway, NJ
Major/Minor: Interpersonal Communications Major with Advertising Minor
Other Activities on Campus: Social Media & Marketing Intern at the Career Services Center, Undergraduate Research Assistant for the Department of Communication, UDaB Participant, sister of Alpha Delta Pi sorority
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: Joining PRSSA has allowed me to meet many hardworking individuals that motivate one another to reach their fullest potential. This support system has opened up my perspective to all of the diverse avenues of PR, taught me how to carry myself in a professional manner, and also provided me with the opportunity to emulate the leaders before me. The knowledge and passion that has been passed down during my time in PRSSA has since inspired me to serve as an influence to others as a member of the executive board.
Email: sammurph@udel.edu
Gillian Zucker
Position: Vice President of Professional Development
Year at UD: Senior
Hometown: Wall, New Jersey
Major/Minor: Interpersonal Communication Major with Advertising and Writing minors
Other Activities on Campus: Social Media Marketing Intern at the UD Career Services Center, Membership Vice President of the Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority UD Chapter, Secretary of Lamba Pi Eta, and Social Media Ambassador for UD
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: Through all the opportunities PRSSA offers, I have flourished from a shy freshman into a confident, aspiring public relations professional. Because of my involvement, I have a life-long network of inspiring and always supportive individuals with similar goals. I’m excited to give back to PRSSA this year as an executive board member!
Email: gzucker@udel.edu
Instagram: @bluehengill
Twitter: @BlueHenGill
LinkedIn (let’s connect!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-zucker-650631111/
Alina Serbina
Position: Meetings Director
Year at UD: Senior
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Major/Minor: Marketing major with a minor in International Business
Other activities: UD Coed Cheerleading, SMA (Social Media Ambassador) for UD, Editor and Writer for The Setlist and Women in Business Club
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: I joined the PRSSA because I loved the variety of speakers and opportunities presented to all of the members. It really helps those potentially interested in the industry learn about the options they have after graduation.
Email: aserbina@udel.edu
Morgan Zysman
Position: PR Director
Year at UD: Senior
Hometown: Paramus, New Jersey
Major/Minor: Media Communication Major with Advertising and Journalism Minors
Other Activities on Campus: Student Television Network – The Biweekly Show
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: PRSSA has enhanced my understanding of the PR industry. I have been able to learn about the many opportunities this field holds. I have been given guidance through the mentor-mentee program, as well as resources and insight from professional speakers. This organization has allowed me to grow and develop new skills, while also giving me professional knowledge and experiences.
Email: morgzys@udel.edu
Twitter: @morgan_zysman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-zysman/
Fawn Bartok
Position: Finance/Fundraising Director
Year at UD: Senior
Hometown: Lebanon Township, New Jersey
Major/Minor: Media Communication Major with Advertising, Journalism, and Theatre Performance minors
Other Activities on Campus: Member of the Student Television Network- The Biweekly Show
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: PRSSA is important to me because of the valuable knowledge and networking we gain from professionals in the industry. I hope to help pass down this valuable out-of-the-classroom information to current and future members.
Email: fbartok@udel.edu
Rosalie Baseman
Position: Co-Program Director
Year at UD: Senior
Hometown: Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Major/Minor: Interpersonal Communications + French, double major, Fashion History and Culture minor
Other Activities on Campus: President of Yoga Club, Associate Editor of UDress Magazine, Member of Pi Delta Phi, Treasurer for Pi Delta Phi
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: PRSSA has been the most professionally rewarding organization that I have found on campus, and I am happy to have been involved in it since freshman year. It has given me the tools and knowledge to succeed in the public relations world and connected me to so many incredibly inspiring people and companies. I am grateful to give back to an organization that has shaped so much of my college experience.
Email: rbaseman@udel.edu
Blog: https://lavieenrosalie.com
Stephanie Weinstock
Position: Co-Program Director
Year at UD: Junior
Hometown: Malboro, NJ
Major/Minor: English Major, Fashion History & Culture Minor
Other activities: UDress PR Team, Sister of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: I have been a part of PRSSA since my freshman year of college. PRSSA is an amazing place to go to for professional advice that will help you to advance in your career path. I am constantly developing new skills and gaining many opportunities to network with professionals in the industry. I love getting to be a part of an inspiring organization where every member wants to encourage and help you succeed in your future endeavors.
Email: sweinsto@udel.edu
Jenna Newman
Position: Diversity Director
Year at UD: Junior
Hometown: Lawrenceville, NJ
Major/Minor:Communications Interest and International Relations Double-Major and Disability Studies Minor
Other Activities on Campus: Baptist Student Ministry, Autism Speaks Delaware, 186 South College Blog, Delaware Diplomats
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: PRSSA has provided me with resources and opportunities that have helped me develop a greater appreciation and understanding of the PR industry. Being connected with an amazing network of my peers and PR professionals has both inspired and encouraged me to enhance myself both as a person and a professional. As a member of the executive board, I love having the opportunity to pass on what I have learned to others.
Email: jmnewman@udel.edu
Twitter: @jennamichh
Instagram: @jennamichh
Blog: adventuresofayoungvagabond.wordpress.com
Marissa DiGiacomo
Position: Operations Director
Year at UD: Junior
Hometown: Wilmington, DE
Major/Minor: Communications major, Journalism minor
Other Activities on Campus: Member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, eff.Y.Bee brand ambassador, HerCampus writer
What PRSSA Means To Me/How PRSSA Has Inspired Me: PRSSA has inspired me to become more involved with my future career while working with other motivated and empowered women who have the same passions and interests as me.
Email: mdigiaco@udel.edu
Instagram: @marissadigiacomo
