Madison Blanchett, PresidentYear: Senior
Hometown: Monroe Studying: Marketing and Human Resource Management Work Experience: Marketing Intern at FordDirect Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Condado Tacos Favorite Thing About AMA: I love the unique experiences and connections you make through the firm tours. It’s an opportunity not every student has when simply networking. Email: madison@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
Bobby Gardella, Vice PresidentYear: Junior
Hometown: Brighton, MI Studying: Marketing with an emphasis in Sales Work Experience: Sales Associate at The Home Depot, Marshalls, and Great Harvest Bread Co., Product Marketing Intern at Steelcase Inc. Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Donkey Taqueria Favorite Thing About AMA: The networking opportunities as well as expanding my marketing knowledge. Fun Fact: I know how to juggle. Email: robert@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
Sydney Maranville, Director of Social MediaYear: Senior
Hometown: Ypsilanti, MI Studying: Marketing Work Experience: Pastry intern at Zingerman's Bakehouse, Digital Marketing Intern at Brewed Awakenings Cafe, Marketing/Events Intern for Children's Literacy Network and Social Media intern for Smithsonian Associates Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: The Mitten Brewing Company Favorite Thing About AMA: I love that I get the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from other students and companies that have a passion for marketing. Fun Fact: I have traveled to Italy and France. Email: sydney@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
Morgan Johnston, Director of Content MarketingYear: Junior
Hometown: Fraser, MI Studying: Marketing Work Experience: Swim Instructor at Goldfish Swim School, Sales Associate at Vera Bradley, and Marketing Director for the Keller Williams Rachel Realty Team Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Peppino's Downtown Favorite Thing About AMA: I love that I get to network with others that are as passionate as I am about marketing. Fun Fact: I swam competitively for ten years. Email: morgan@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
Olivia Hindman, Director of Programming
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI Studying: Marketing and Hospitality & Tourism Management with an emphasis in Event Planning Work Experience: Onyx Ice Arena as a Learn to Skate Instructor and Ice Monitor, Nanny, Loves Ice Cream as Customer Service and Hospitality Intern, Detroit Zoological Society as Special Event Associate Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Stella's Lounge Favorite Thing About AMA: I love that I get to network and create relationships with other people that are in the marketing industry. It is so fun to share a passion and interest with others. Fun Fact: I have moved 7 times! Email: hindmano@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
Matt Schaumburger, Director of Fundraising
Year: Senior
Hometown: Canton, MI Studying: Finance Work Experience: New York Life Insurance Intern, Dan Wood HVAC Runner, Eagle Crest Golf Course Outside Operations Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: New Holland Favorite Thing About AMA: Learning new things about business. Fun Fact: I played roller hockey and ice hockey at Grand Valley. Email: matt@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
Rachel McDowell, Director of Finance
Year: Senior
Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI Studying: Accounting and Finance Work Experience: Administrative Sales Intern at Quicken Loans, Business Manager at the Grand Valley Lanthorn, Specialized Tax Services R&D Intern at BDO Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: Fruition Favorite Thing About AMA: Networking and professional developement opportunities Fun Fact: I can recite the alphabet backwards quickly Email: rachel@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
Abby Berry, Director of Recruitment
Year: Senior
Hometown: East Lansing, MI Studying: Marketing Work Experience: Human Resources Intern at Air Lift Company Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: The Sovengard Favorite Thing About AMA: The community and networking it allows. Email: abby@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |
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Jalen Dixson, Director of Membership
Year: Junior
Hometown: Southfield, MI Studying: Marketing Work Experience: Landscaping/Hardscaping, Retail, and food. Currently is doing online marketing as an Affiliate for Insta360 Cameras. Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurant: HopCat Favorite Thing About AMA: Being able to connect with more people and learning how real life markets and businesses work. Fun Fact: I have over 250 1st and 2nd cousins on my mother's side of the family. Email: jalen@amagvsu.com Connect on LinkedIn |