The E-Board
President
Gracelyn Sweeney
Gracelyn is a PR major at Pepperdine. She has interned with the Washington Ballet and The Gabriella Foundation. Gracelyn's past client work includes Public and Media Relations for Pacific Festival Ballet, as well as PR and event planning for North State Ballet. Gracelyn currently serves as PR Director for The Waves Effect, Pepperdine's on campus student run media agency. After graduation Gracelyn hopes to pursue PR at an agency, attend graduate school, or work in public affairs.
Secretary
Nicole Winn
Nikki Winn is a senior Public Relations major at Pepperdine University. She is earning her emphasis in marketing and graphic design and will graduate from the Malibu campus in Spring 2018. Nikki is involved in Public Relations Student Society of America, serves as on officer for her sorority and works as a public relations officer for The Waves Effect. In addition, she completed three internships in graphic design, marketing and public relations during her college career. To learn more about Nikki, visit her portfolio website www.nikkiwinn.com.
Chapter Liaison
Melissa Locke
Melissa Locke is a freshman at Pepperdine born and raised in South California. She is majoring in Public relations and minoring in Creative Writing. Melissa loves to write and travel and is excited for new opportunities that will allow her to learn and develop skills.
Vice President
Jenna Aguilera
Jenna is currently a Senior studying Public Relations and Hispanic Studies. She has interned in Malibu and New York City in the healthcare, corporate, and consulting industries. She is especially interested in health, food, and intercultural affairs, but enjoys any opportunity where she can be creative. After graduation, Jenna strives to enter a career where she can travel and use her communication skills to do great things.
Social Media Strategist
Jack Busch
Jack Busch is a senior at Pepperdine University studying public relations. He is also enrolled at the Pepperdine School of Law obtaining a certificate in crisis management and conflict resolution. Jack has a special interest in crisis and healthcare PR, but has also interned at J Public Relations which specializes in the luxury hospitality industry. Jack is a member of the Pepperdine Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America and also serves as a PR Coordinator for the Waves Effect. The Waves Effect is a fully operational on-campus communication agency at Pepperdine helping the local community. Originally from San Diego, Jack is an avid fan of the ocean, burritos and live music.