Member Monday: Linnea Hepner

Linnea Hepner is an Illinois State University sophomore, majoring in business marketing with a focus in integrated marketing communications.  She is from Kewanee, Illinois, which doubles as the Hog Capital of the World.

Tell us about yourself.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends and watching Netflix. I also enjoy playing piano! A dream of mine would be to apply and complete the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World.  It would be incredible if that led to a job there working at one of the parks.  

Why did you join PRSSA?
I decided to join ISU’s chapter of PRSSA because I wanted to become more involved on campus.    I    am    also    interested    in   double

​in marketing and public relations. Being involved in PRSSA allows me to gain a better understanding of the public relations industry. I also heard great things about the organization and the opportunities it has, and that really appealed to me. 

​What else are you involved in on campus?
I am involved in the service organization Circle K. The fellow members, along with myself, go out into the community and volunteer with other organizations and at various events. I am also a member of Women in Business. Learning different skills, networking with speakers and volunteering are a few of the things Women in Business offers.

What is something that others may be surprised to know about you?
Something others might be surprised to know about me is that I have a goal to visit all Walt Disney World theme parks around the world. I love to travel and I also love the magic that is connected to the WDW parks.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
I’m not quite sure where I see myself in five years. I hope to have a stable job as a member of a marketing team for a company. As long as I have had graduated and have a job, I’ll be happy!

Who/what inspires you most?
My grandfather inspires me the most. He was a member of many organizations throughout his lifetime and served on the executive board for most of them. Whenever he was given a task to ​complete, he always put  his heart and soul into it and made sure it was fulfilled to its full potential.  I aspire to live my life with such courage and optimism as he did.