Jessica Grzesiak 

President

​Senior PR major
Goals: To lead PRSSA in a successful year and inspire others to find a passion in this field like I have.
Dream Career: I would love to work for a fashion or beauty company one day to create campaigns, plan launch parties, work with influencers, and create press boxes.
Fun fact: I’m a plant mom, design lover, and huge Harry Potter fan
Contact: jlgrzes@ilstu.edu​

yasmin carrillo

vice president

Yasmin Carrillo is the Vice President of PRSSA. She is a senior double majoring in Journalism and Political Science. Being a bit of an overachiever, Yasmin is also pursuing a double minor in Spanish and Sociology.  Yasmin loves learning about different topics, except for anything that has to do with math. Her goals this semester? Making new friends around campus and enjoying the surprises and challenges the new semester will bring. Besides school and PRSSA, Yasmin is also involved with other RSO’s such as ALAS and AWC. She is a student worker at the Student Account Office and she is a Community Assistant for Cardinal Court. Hence if you don’t see her on campus staring at her computer, she is most likely watering her plants at her apartment or reading the next book on her TBR. Yasmin does not really have a dream job. She hopes to see herself at some point in DC but she has always wanted to join the Peace Corp. She hopes to work for reliable and true news sources that keep their  audiences informed. 
Contact: ycarril@ilstu.edu 

erica paul

secretary 

Erica Paul is a junior public relations major with a minor in writing. She joined PRSSA her sophomore year, and has enjoyed learning more about the PR industry as well as making many great connections. At Illinois State, she is also a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and the Big Red Marching Machine Color Guard. One day, Erica would love to work for a PR firm or be a social media manager. Erica is excited to represent PRSSA as the secretary for this year.
Contact: ecpaul2@ilstu.edu

emily eastin

director of pri

This is her second semester in this role. She transferred to ISU after completing her associates degree at Parkland College in Champaign, IL. She is a public relations major with a minor in political science. Her goal is to work in either political public relations or tourism and entertainment.
Contact: eceasti@ilstu.edu

maggie mokrzycki

director of social media

Junior PR major with a minor in Fashion Merchandising
Goals: To grow into my professional self, step out of my comfort and take healthy risks
Dream Career: To be a creative director for a fashion brand
Fun fact: Huge cat lover with a love for sustainable fashion and styling
Contact: mlmokr2@ilstu.edu

kim johnson

director of community INVOLVEMENT

Kim Johnson is a senior Public Relations Major. She enjoys being surrounded by driven individuals such as the amazing ones PRSSA has provided over the years. Her goals this year are to really soak in every moment and opportunity thrown her way. Another one is to prove to herself and others that she can accomplish and succeed anything she puts her mind too. Her dream job is to be apart of a Communications team for a major league sports team! A little fun fact is that Kim loves eating and trying new foods and coffee!
Contact: ktjohn5@ilstu.edu

sarah johnson

TREASURER 

Hi, I’m Sarah Johnson. I am a senior public relations major and sociology minor. It is my dream to work for a public relations agency in downtown Chicago. I am also a member of a sorority on campus!
Contact: sejohn3@ilstu.edu

Sarah Hall

Faculty Advisor

Full-Time Instructor, Illinois State University
Teaching: Public Relations Writing, Public Speaking, and Event Planning 
Secretary, Community Children’s Theatre, Peoria
BA, Communication and Theatre (2015)
MBA, Communications (2017)
Contact: sghall1@ilstu.edu

 Ali Preston

PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR

Digital Communications Specialist, Illinois Farm Bureau 
President, Bloomington-Normal Association for Women in Communications
Previously: Program Coordinator, Mothers Against Drunk Driving 
BA, Public Relations (2015) 
MBA, Communications (2018)