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Meet the 2013 Board of Directors!
President Tony Giannetta
Hey everyone! My name is Tony Giannetta and I am a Senior enrolled in the MAcc (Masters of Accounting Program) with a secondary major in Finance. I am from Dunmore, PA which is a small town located just outside of Scranton (home of The Office and also the greatest pizza on earth!!). Whenever I don’t have my nose in those accounting books, I love spending a lot of time with friends and family as well as watching as many New York Yankees, Giants, and Knicks games as I can. In my current role as the President, my responsibility to work with the Board of Directors, the Advising Office, and other departments within Smeal while overseeing the entire organization. I am really excited to bring back some of our events from years past as well work with this year’s Board to implement new ideas and continue to make Smeal Student Mentors the best organization it can be In addition to Smeal Student Mentors, I am a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, a THON 2012 Morale Committee, and the Penn State Accounting Society. I am absolutely ecstatic to get this year underway and cannot wait to work closely with everyone in the organization to make the coming year an amazing one for the first-year students!!
Vice President Quintin Johnson
My name is Quintin Johnson and I am the Vice President of the Smeal Student Mentors. I am currently a junior, and during my time here at Dear Old State I am working towards a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain and Information Systems along with minors in Information Systems Management and Legal Environment of Business. My hometown of York, Pennsylvania is only two hours south of State College, so the Nittany Lions have always been a part of life. As Vice President, my duties consist of organizing Freshman Seminar Visits, Major Panels, and recording attendance for all events. Freshman Seminar Visits are when we visit freshman seminar classes and speak to them about the resources Smeal and Penn State has to offer and how to be successful during your time in Happy Valley. Major Panels are held for us to speak to freshman about each major Smeal has to offer, the requirements to get into each major, and real world opportunities for each major. Besides my involvement with Smeal Mentors, I am a proud brother of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. Outside of my involvement in Penn State organizations I am a sports fanatic. Attending and cheering on the lions at as many sporting events on campus as possible is always a must.
Events Coordinator Sheehan Potts
Hello! My name is Sheehan Potts. I’m a junior majoring in Marketing and Public Relations. I’m from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, which is in the Poconos. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my wonderful friends, eating way too much food, working out and playing any sport imaginable. As Events Coordinator my roles include organizing such events as the Fall College Day and Snack and Schedule. I am also responsible for Team Building events, as well as various recruitment and development events such as the Big Event. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or suggestions! I am looking forward to an exciting and productive year!
Training and Recruitment Stephanie Radziminski
My name is Stephanie Radziminski and I am a junior Finance major with minors in Economics and International Business. I am from north of Pittsburgh, and I love being able to see family, play board games, and eat mommy-food when I have the chance to visit home. Some of my favorite ways to spend my personal time include dancing, bonding with friends, and curling up with a really good book. I am a third-generation Penn Stater and could not be more prideful or passionate about all the opportunities I’ve had and experiences I’ve gained throughout my time at Penn State. I have been a part of Smeal Student Mentors for the past two years, and received the Smeal Student Mentor of the Year Award in 2011. In my current role as the Treasurer / Training and Recruitment Director for Smeal Student Mentors, I work to coordinate various recruiting events throughout the year as well as manage the organization’s finances. Outside of Mentors, I was the University Relations Director for Penn State Homecoming 2012 and have also enjoyed being a THON committee member for the past three years. I am very passionate about the opportunity to be a support system for others and I cannot wait to help lead Smeal Student Mentors through another successful year of informing and engaging first-year students at Penn State!
Marketing/Communications Angela Manowczak
Hi Everybody! My name is Angela Manowczak and I am a junior here at Penn State! I am majoring in Marketing and minoring in Labor Studies and Employment Relations. I am from Reading, Pennsylvania, which is in Southeast Pennsylvania. I enjoy shopping, swimming, eating, and being around my family and friends! An interesting fact about me is that I hate butterflies and ladybugs; they are my biggest fears. Here at Penn State, I am also involved with Penn State Men’s Basketball as a marketing intern. I am responsible for performing traditional and guerilla marketing techniques to promote events; I also assist in running in-game promotions. As the Marketing and Communications Director, I am in charge of branding the Mentors organization, hoping to increase interest in the program. I create and distribute all marketing material to promote our events. I also am responsible for updating the Smeal Student Mentors’ Facebook Like Page. The Marketing Chair is in charge of writing “The Monthly Mentor.” Make sure to check out each issue for important information, advice from upperclassmen, and upcoming events! I am excited to be on the Board of Directors this year. I hope to better the organization for future generations to come!
Technology Chair Brian Keith
Hey everyone! My name is Brian Keith and I am a Sophomore Finance major with minors in International Business and German. I am from Lebanon, PA which is a town just next to Hershey, PA. I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, playing sports, and traveling. Some interesting facts about me is that I worked at Hershey Park for four years, studied abroad in Germany last summer, and my parents are family friends with Taylor Swift's family. Outside of Smeal Student Mentors, I am a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, NSCS, and Phi Eta Sigma. As the Technology Chair I am in charge of all presentations for our general meetings, the Smeal Student Mentors Gmail account as well as keeping this website up to date with what's going on in regards to this organization. If anyone may have any questions about this organization don't hesitate to send me an email at SmealStudentMentors@gmail.com, i'll make sure we get everything answered as soon as possible.
THON Chair Jenny Papo
Faculty Advisor Devon Thomas
I am the advisor to the Smeal Student Mentors. Each day I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with the Smeal Student Mentors. I graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. My Masters of Education is from West Chester University, in school counseling. Prior to becoming an advisor, I was an Associate Registrar for Advising and Registration at Eastern University, in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. In my spare time, I enjoy taking in a Penn State sporting event or a concert on campus. Oh, and I am actively involved with the Essence of Joy Alumni Singers, a Penn State Alumni Interest Group.
