ksu excellence in action Members

Swathi Ravichandran

Dr. Swathi Ravichandran is the faculty Advisor for the KSU Chapter of PCMA.
sravicha@kent.edu
330-672-7314

 

Alison Panigall

Alison Panigall, Senior in Hospitality Management
I am the President of the KSU Chapter of PCMA. I completed my internship at Nemacolin Woodlands in F&B and events during summer 2008. I have a strong interest in the event planning industry and I would like to be a wedding coordinator for a large resort after graduation.
Lisa Walker

Lisa Walker, Senior in Hospitality Management.
I am the Vice President of the KSU Chapter of PCMA and will be graduating in May of 2009. This is the second year I have been involved with this student organization. I am a Guest Service Representative at a Residence Inn by Marriott and would like to continue my career with Marriott after graduation. I am interested in sales, marketing, and event planning.
Abby Kruszynski

Abby Kruszynski, Senior in Hospitality Management with Business and Management Minors
I am the Secretary for PCMA and will be graduating in May 2009. I am also a Kent Student Ambassador and work on campus for Residence Services. Upon graduation, I would like to enter the special events field as an event coordinator or work with meetings management. I am also considering a nonprofit oginization.

Brittany Belko

Brittany Belko, Senior in Hospitality Management, Business and Management minors
I am currently the treasurer for the Student Chapter of PCMA and I will be graduating in August 2009. I am also the treasurer for the Kent Student Ambassadors, a volunteer for the Campaign for Change, involved in intramural sports and I work as a student receptionist for Residence Services. Upon graduation, I hope to find a job in the event planning or marketing/promotion aspects of the industry hopefully with either a college or professional sports team.
Chris Hebebrand
 Chris Hebebrand, Senior in Hospitality Management
I am currently the Website Coordinator for the KSU Chapter of PCMA and I will be graduating in December, 2008. I am looking to explore opportunities in the lodging sector of the industry.
Fa'Tyma Pope

Fa'Tyma L. Pope, Junior in Hospitality Management
I am currently the Publicity Chair for the KSU Chapter of PCMA for the second term. I am also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, PHA, and the American Association of University Women. My career goals are to become an Executive Event Coordinator/Manager and to own a consulting firm.

Jillian Bolan
 Jillian Bolan,Senior in Hospitality Management
I am currently working on minors in Business and Management as well. I am also a member of the National Scholars Honor Society. Upon graduation in May 2009, I hope to find a job related to event planning or convention sales.
  Ryan O'Donnell, Senior in Hospitality Management
I am currently the Historian for the KSU Chapter of PCMA. I am also the Treasurer for the KSU Chapter of CMAA. I currently work at the front desk for Firestone Country Club in Akron. After Graduation I am thinking about going to grad school to get a Masters in Hospitality & Tourism Mangement.
  Vanessa Kurtzman, Junior in Hospitality Management
I am currentlythe Chapter Liaison for the KSU Chapter of PCMA and I plan on graduating December of 2010. I currently work at the front desk at the Bertram Inn and Conference Center in Aurora, Ohio. Upon graduation I would like to work in the Event Planning industry
Adrian Lewis
 Adrian Lewis, Junior in Hospitality Management
I am an honors student who plans to graduate in Spring 2010. I just completed an internship as a supervisor of a poolside cafe through the American Hospitality Academy. I plan to gain valuable training and experience by participating in the Disney College Program this spring. After graduation, I plan on working in the resort industry or franchise management.
Sarah Baker
 Sarah Baker, Junior in Nutriton and Dietetics with a minor in Hospitality Management
I will be graduating in the Spring of 2010. Along with being a PCMA member, I am also a member of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society.
 

Lauren Spector, Freshman in Hospitality Management
I plan on graduating Kent State in 2012. My main focus is becoming an event planner

Abby Luli

Abby Luli, Hospitality Management,
I plan to graduate in May of 2011. My focus area is Event Coordination and Planning.
  Amanda Becker
  Ann Brown, Junior Recreation, Park & Tourism Management with an Advertizing & Business Minor
I plan on graduating Aigust of 2010 and would like to get a Masters Degree in Tourism Development
  Kelly Buckett, Senior in Hospitality Management
After graduating, I hope to find a job in Chicago as a Corporate Event Planner
  Julie Costello
  Marie Daher, Junior in Communication with a minor in Hospitality Mangement
Upon graduation I would like to pursue a careeer in Event Planning somewhere outside of Ohio
 

Nicole Garrison, Junior in Hospitality Management
I just recently switched from Akron to Kent and will be doing my internship this summer. I am active in the Ice Carving Club andwhen I graduate in December 2009 I would like to be an Event Planner

  Jena Guerrieri, Junior in Hospitality Management
My goal would be to start my own Event Planning compnay in New York City. I hope to learn more about the industry through PCMA
  Bridget McCasson
  Ryan McDonough
  Brittany Nemeth, Freshman in Hospitality Management
Upon graduation I would love to plan events for Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
  Rachel Nershi, Freshman in Hospitality Mangement and French
I hope to find a career in the hospitality industry involving traveling, planning, foreign language, and being around food.
 

Roxanne Ujcic, Freshman in Hospitality Management
This is my first year with PCMA and I would like to have a job as an Event Planner when I graduate in 2012

  Kayla Bowen, Sophomore in Hospitality Management