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Samantha Riga, PresidentYear: Senior
Hometown: Plymouth, MI Studying: Marketing-Sales & Supply Chain Management Work Experience: Whirlpool Corporation, Abbott, Fuse Marketing, Athleta Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Terra or Slows Favorite Thing About AMA: Company visits and learning more about the field of Marketing alongside other passionate students! I have been a member since the beginning of my sophomore year and have met some of my best friends through the organization. Other Interests: Spending time with family and friends, playing soccer, working out, trying new restaurants and hiking up north International Experience: Completed field study in Italy while visiting 21 cities in 23 days Fun Fact: I won a NCAA National Championship with the GVSU Soccer team my freshman year E-Mail: sam@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Allie Plancon, Vice PresidentYear: Senior
Hometown: Troy, MI Studying: Marketing Work Experience: MPS Group Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Uccellos Favorite Thing About AMA: Firm Tours and Social Events Fun Fact: Would love to work for the Detroit Tigers! E-Mail: allie@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Meijie Pascual, Director of MembershipYear: Senior
Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI Studying: Marketing and Management Work Experience: Professional Development Intern for Kent ISD Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Donkey Taqueria Best Thing About AMA: Endless networking opportunities International Experience: Studied abroad in Rome, Italy for 6 weeks and traveled all over Italy & Greece during the summer of 2018 Fun Fact: I was born in the Philippines and moved to Michigan when I was eight years old E-Mail: meijie@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Kevin Kamis, Director of Social MediaYear: Junior
Hometown: Rockford, MI Studying: Marketing Work Experience: Alpine Golf Club, Cannonsburg Ski Area, and Real Estate Photography Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: HopCat Best Thing About AMA: The opportunity to meet awesome people Other Interests: Photography and podcasts - “School Of Greatness” and Casey Neistat’s are two of my favorites right now Fun Fact: I was born in West Palm Beach Florida and grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida E-Mail: kevin@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Alex Dartt, Director of Content MarketingYear: Senior
Hometown: Olivet, MI Studying: International Business & Marketing with a Spanish minor Work Experience: Marketing intern at InVerve Marketing Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Rockwell Republic or Luna Best Thing About AMA: The awesome networking and events! Other Interests: Running, reading, watching netflix, Spanish International Experience: Semester abroad in Spain Fun Fact: I've flown a plane E-Mail: alex@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Christian Schroeder, Director of Professional DevelopmentYear: Senior
Hometown: Troy, MI Studying: Marketing & Management Work Experience: Intern at Northwestern Mutual & Front Desk Office Assistant at Campus Dining Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: The Mitten Brewing Co. Best Thing About AMA: The leadership opportunities International Experience: Attended Kingston University in London Fun Fact: Can play the ukulele and juggle Other Interests: Current member of Student Senate, and VP of Red Cross. E-Mail: christian@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Joe Novaco, Director of Programming
Year: Senior
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI Studying: Marketing Work Experience: Internships in both the entertainment and food service sectors. Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Erberts & Gerberts... also Hopcat Best Thing About AMA: Meeting with the members! International Experience: I studied abroad in London for six weeks and spent some time visiting six other European countries. Fun Fact: I'm always looking for good sushi spots in GR! Let me know if you know of any! E-Mail: joe@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Evan Knapp, Director of Finance
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lake Odessa, MI Studying: Marketing & Economics with an emphasis in Real Estate Work Experience: Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: I gotta go with The Mitten on Bridge Street Best Thing About AMA: I’ve met a bunch of awesome people! International Experience: 2017 study abroad at Kingston University in the UK Fun Fact: I love Harry Potter... 🤓 E-Mail: evan@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Dylan Mcintyre, Director of RecruitmentYear: Junior
Hometown: Sparta, MI Studying: Marketing Work Experience: Alpine Golf Course Photographer for The Grand Valley Lanthorn International Experience: Went to school in the United Kingdom for a year, and have traveled to 11 different countries. Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: New Holland/The Knickerbocker Best Thing About AMA: All of the awesome friends I've made through the association and company tours! Fun Fact: My favorite superhero is Spiderman 😎 E-Mail: dylan@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
