Team

"Campus PRofessional"

PRSSA
Theresa & Elise at the PR Powderpuff Game!________Brandon & Laura at Hot Perks!

Shelle Michaels "Queen Diva"

~ PRofessional Advisor ~

Hometown: Adams, North Dakota
Major: Graduated with a BA in Communication, Public Relations emphasis
Hobbies: Volunteering with anything that makes the community a better place. Networking; it is an art. Dreaming.
In the community: Soldiers' Angels- National PR Director, founder of Ladies of Liberty, founder of the DIVAs (making a Difference Initiated through Various Arts), regional ATHENA Co-Chair, National PRSA membership Committee, National Association of Women in Communication -Clarions Award Committee, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, North Dakota National guard state volunteer, MN PRSA Education Committee, Dru's Voice advocate
Why do you love being apart of PRSSA? I love being the advisor to the UND Chapter of PRSSA as I have so many opportunities and resources to share with the UND students to make them the best PR folks in the future industry. I am so proud of what they are doing and who they are becoming!

"Ask for what you want, or take what you get!" ~Shelle Michaels

Shelle Michaels

Courtney Olson "Court"

~ National Vice PResident

for Advocacy~

Hometown:  Grand Forks, ND
Major:  Communication, emphasis in PR, minor in Military Science
Hobbies:  Being involved in organizations that make a difference, volunteering, playing with my nephews and reading the occasional not-required-for-a-class book.
In the Community:  Board of Directors - North Dakota Human Rights Coalition, 8 year National Guard member / veteran.  Member / Grand Forks Social Coordinator - North Dakota Womens Network, National Association for Women in Communication, Ali's Boundless Playground, Dru's Dive.
Why do you love being a part of PRSSA?  I love the fact that looking back over my time in PRSSA I have learned more about the profession in a way that was so engaging that it didn't feel like learning at all.  The connections I have made with people in the organization will last a lifetime, the expansion of my personal network is beyond calculation, and the experience I have gained in the organization is invaluable.

Court

Theresa Boespflug "T"

Hometown: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Major: Communication, double minor: Spanish and Sociology
Hobbies: AXO, PRSSA, Sioux Crew, Athletic Intern, playing sports, watching sports & writing.
In the community: I write for University Relations, The Big event, YMCA volunteer, donate to CVIC & attend Greek Philanthropies.
Why do you love being apart of PRSSA?: I like learning more about the profession and the hands-on opportunities in the field of PR.

Theresa Boespflug

Laura Palmer "Palmer"

Hometown: Plymouth, Minnesota
Major: Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations
Hobbies: Painting, volunteering, movies, music & war books.
In the Community: Walk-a-thons, Ali's Boundless Playground.
Why do you love being apart of PRSSA? I love being part of PRSSA based off of the connections that have been made with friendships etc.

Laura Palmer

Andrew Scott "Scotty"

~ PResident ~

Hometown: Champlin, Minnesota
Major: Communication, emphasis in Public Relations & Advertising
Hobbies: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, meeting people with different cultural backgrounds and anything adventurous; flying airplanes, backpacking, alpine skiing, wakeboarding & four wheeling. My friends and I are planning a spring break white-water-rafting trip in the Saw tooth mountain range… can’t wait!
In the community: Mentoring elementary students with Adopt-A-School, Team Depot, The Big event, & Greek philanthropies.
Why do you love being apart of PRSSA? You know when you just enjoy doing something and it’s all the more sweeter when you find out you can make a living off it? That’s PRSSA for me, it's in my blood, plain and simple. I love the work, critical thinking and creativity. Through PRSSA I have made many lifelong friends and met my mentor, the “Queen Diva.” I have learned many valuable lessons including; the importance of hard work, ethics, research and the art of schmoozing!

Andrew Scott

Alicia Griesert "Ali"

 

Hometown: Fairbault, Minnesota
Major: Communication – Public Relations and minor in Sociology.
Hobbies: I love traveling, spending time with my family and meeting new people!
In the community: The Big event, CVIC & Take back the night rally
Why do you love being apart of PRSSA? PRSSA has given me great opportunities over the years! I have met many great people, learned new PR tactics and traveled to different parts of the country to learn new insightful things from other students apart of PRSSA! My photo is from the PRSSA national convention in San Francisco.

Alicia Griesert

Brandon Mills

"Semi-pro skier guy"

Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Major: Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations dude
Hobbies: Skiing, soccer and curling "A"
In the community: What is a community?
Why do you love being apart of PRSSA? The opportunity to gain real world experience.  A book can only teach you so much.  It's the experiences that define our knowledge.

Brandon Mills

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