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EXECUTIVE BOARD

2026 - 2027

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President 

Lydia Ferguson

Hi! I’m Lydia, a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I’m excited to serve as President of our chapter and help create opportunities for students to build connections, gain hands-on experience, and grow professionally. I’m passionate about marketing, leadership, and creating a strong community within AMA. Outside of school, you can usually find me spending time with friends, reading, running, or hanging out with my cat!

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VP of Strategy

Jillian Orlando

Hi, my name is Jillian Orlando, and I’m a senior studying marketing with a minor in psychology. I’m the VP of Strategy for AMA and the President of WIB. Some of my hobbies including trying new restaurants, workout classes, and hanging out with my friends. I’m excited to work with the board this semester to implement some really cool marketing strategies!

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VP of Event Operations

Mackenzie Hardin

Hi! My name is Mackenzie Hardin, and I am a junior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Economics. I am also involved in Order of Omega, Beta Gamma Sigma, Women In Business and Alpha Delta Pi. I am so excited to serve as the Vice President of Event Operations and plan our 9th Annual Conference. I can’t wait to collaborate with the board and help create an amazing conference!

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VP of Finance

Gavin Bannister

Hi, my name is Gavin Bannister, and I am a senior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at NC State University. Some of my hobbies include playing soccer, mountain biking, and going to the gym. I am excited to serve as the Vice President of Finance for AMA this year. I look forward to working with the board, supporting our chapter’s growth, and helping ensure our organization’s financial success throughout the year.

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VP of Professional Development

Abby Williams

Hey! My name is Abby Williams and I am a senior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Some of my hobbies include hiking, lifting weights, and traveling. I am so excited to serve as the Vice President of Professional Development to help AMA members network with employers and develop their career goals!

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VP of Website Content

Tanvi Birru

Hi, my name is Tanvi Birru, and I am a junior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics. Some of my hobbies include dancing, painting, and trying new foods. I am so excited to serve as the Vice President of Website Content. I can’t wait to collaborate with the board and help showcase all the amazing things our chapter accomplishes.

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VP of Digital Content 

Sereen Alsalti

Hi, my name is Sereen Alsalti, and I’m a senior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I am so excited to serve as VP of Digital Content this year. In my free time I love hiking, traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors. I can’t wait to connect with everyone and see all the AMA accomplishes this year!

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VP of Fundraising

Caitlyn Muniz

Hi my name is Caitlyn Muniz, and I’m a junior studying business admin., with a marketing concentration! My minor is in Spanish, and I love learning about other languages and cultures. Fun fact:  I studied abroad in Argentina!” 

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VP of Community Relations

Kinzy Eldessouky

Hi, my name is Kinzy Eldessouky, and I am a senior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Some of my hobbies are traveling, cooking, and binge watching shows. I am so excited to serve as the Vice President of Community Relations, and I look forward to bringing creativity to AMA this year!

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VP of Membership

Caroline Allen 

Hello! My name is Caroline Allen, and I am a senior studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Psychology. In my free time I like to go to concerts, the beach, and spend time with my friends! I am thrilled to serve as the Vice President of Membership! I’m excited to work alongside the board and share the incredible work, events, and accomplishments of our chapter with our community.

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President of RWP 

Prisha Shah

Hi, my name is Prisha, and I’m a senior pursuing a Finance major with minors in Accounting and Data Science. In my free time, I love to travel, try new restaurants, explore new TV shows, and spend time with friends and family. I’m so excited to serve as President of Red Wolf Partners (previously known as CMS Consulting) and look forward to building an organization that puts both our clients and students first. GO PACK! 

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VP of RWP

Raleighva Mulawaldo

Hi, my name is Raleighva Mulawaldo, and I am a junior studying Agricultural Business Management with a minor in Economics. Some of my hobbies include going to the gym, dancing, and hanging out with friends. I am so excited to serve as the Vice President of Red Wolf Partners! I can’t wait to showcase all the AMAzing things Red Wolf Partners and AMA have to offer to you all!

Advisors

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Ross O’Donovan

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Pieter Verhallen

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Patrice Nealon

For over 30 years, Ross built a successful career in sales and marketing, working with industry-leading advertising agencies in Boston and New York on iconic brands such as McDonald’s, Lowe’s Home Improvement, I Love NY tourism, Priceline.com, and Capital One. He later brought his expertise to regional agencies in Raleigh, developing a well-rounded perspective on both national and local markets. Ross began teaching in 2022. His approach emphasizes the dynamic balance of art and science required to excel in sales and marketing disciplines.
He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Richmond and an MBA from Boston University.

Dr. Verhallen has a background in psychology and life sciences (BSc), international business (MSc), and marketing (PhD). He is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Marketing at the Poole College of Management. He has previously held affiliations and visiting positions at Duke University, Maastricht University in the Netherlands, IAE Aix Graduate School in France, and Universidad Panamericana in Mexico. He brings industry insights as an ex-entrepreneur, having founded, managed, sold, and supported numerous FMCG and digital marketing startups, conducting business with stakeholders in over 85 countries.

Business educator with 20+ years of successful teaching experience. Previous Sales and Marketing Management experience in the private sector with Fortune 100 companies. Expertise in Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Business Communication. Skilled in traditional classroom delivery, hybrid, and online teaching formats. Recognized for teaching excellence by students, faculty, and administration; NC State Academy of Outstanding Teachers.

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