Kim Ciesla
President
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Kimberly Ciesla, a junior public relations major/journalism minor, currently serves as Chapter president. Her enthusiasm for public relations blossomed two years ago when she first joined PRSSA. She hopes to start her own PR firm and work in the entertainment industry representing music and movie production companies.

“I would encourage current and future PR students to take advantage of every opportunity PRSSA throws your way. You will learn more about public relations, what’s expected of you and how to get ahead in the industry, networking—and even yourself—than you could ever imagine.”

Jeff Miele
VP of Finance
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Jeff Miele is Rowan PRSSA’s VP of Finance and is currently a Junior public relations major with a journalism minor.  Jeff always had an interest in public relations and amongst joining PRSSA his sophomore year became as active as he possibly could.  After graduating from Rowan Jeff plans on going for his MBA with long-term dreams of eventually working for a very popular men’s magazine. 

“PRSSA has definitely changed the way I view the industry, technology, people, and the goals I have always had.  The organization and its members are there for everyone every step of the way to make sure each individual gets and takes away all they need to succeed.  Make sure to take advantage of all it offers.”

Shey McLean
VP of Recruitment & Diversity
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Tasheyla McLean is the current VP of Recruitment and Diversity of PRSSA. She is a senior majoring in public relations. She has been a member of PRSSA since Fall 2008, and became inducted in December of 2008. Since she has joined PRSSA she has been apart of PRaction, volunteered at bake sales, attended Regional Activity and National Assembly, aside from PRSSA’s general meetings. She has been fascinated with the Rowan’s PRSSSA chapter’s passion for PR and its success nationally. Now she hopes to continue the success of this chapter by recruiting new members in abundance and having great success with the mentorship program.

Melissa Jones
National & Local Liaison
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Melissa Jones is the National and Local Liaison.  She is currently a senior, majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Advertising. At the moment, she is interning at a nonprofit organization and hopes to work in Public Relations and Social Media after graduation.

Sam Nash
Communications Director
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Samantha Nash is the Communications Director for PRSSA and a senior public relations major with a marketing minor.  She is looking to work in entertainment public relations or special events after graduation.

“PRSSA can teach you how to be a professional and prepare you for the real world.”

Erin Phillips
Praction President
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Erin Phillips is a senior public relations major and French minor. She is currently serving her second year on the Rowan PRSSA executive board. After graduation, she hopes to get a job in entertainment, global or health care public relations or event planning. PRSSA has given her experience in the industry and opened up so many doors. Through PRSSA, she has made lifelong friends and connections.