Executive Board

Professor Stephen Quigley (Academic Advisor): Steve Quigley, APR, is an Associate Professor in Boston University’s College of Communication where he has taught public relations and communications courses for 11 years. Professor Quigley is a member of the National Commission on Public Relations Education, past president of the Boston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and a past delegate to the National PRSA Assembly. He is the recipient of the 2010 Diane Davis Beacon Award for Lifetime Achievement, the 2009 Boston University Outstanding Student Advisor Award, the 2006 Publicity Club of New England Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2004 Lyndon Baines Johnson Student Advisor of the Year Award, the 2004 COMSA Faculty Advisor of the Year Award, and is an honorary member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

Ginny Soskey (President): Hi PRSSA! My name is Ginny and I am a senior studying PR and psychology. I was previously the coordinator for PR Advanced: Be the Change and I’m SO passionate about all the PRSSA can offer you. I’m happy to chat with you about PRSSA, internships, studying abroad or anything in general! In my spare time, I am a marathon runner and chapstick aficionado. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have!

Miles Branman (Vice President): Hello my name is Miles Branman and I adore the automotive industry, integrated marketing, and digital strategy. I am studying PR and Business Adminitstration at BU. I host and Executive Produce a Sports Show on BUTV10 called Terrier Nation. I see a lot of potential with new media technology and marketing. I recently developed my own brand, MilesPerHr, to serve consumers who may not exactly be experts on the automotive industry, but want to learn what makes a brand great (or weak). An inspiring individual once told me to “steal knowledge with your eyes,” and I intend to return that knowledge to consumers via traditional media, blog, video, micro-blogging, and other social media.

Laura Weil (Professional Outreach Coordinator – Fall): Hey everyone! My name is Lauren Weil and I’m BUPRSSA’s professional outreach coordinator for fall 2011. I’m a junior in COM majoring in public relations and minoring in business administration in SMG. As a member of PRSSA, I’ve participated in many projects and campaigns including PRAdvanced. Outside of PRSSA,  I’ve interned for Innovation Media and am currently interning at Elevate Communications. Feel free to reach out to me about entertainment and healthcare PR.

Nina DiMaggio (Professional Outreach Coordinator – Spring): Hello! My name is Nina DiMaggio, and I’m a junior majoring in PR and minoring in English and Italian. I love the creativity and innovation that is involved in communication. Currently, I’m interested in CSR and non-profit PR. Coffee and travel are my (slight) obsessions, and I’ll be studying abroad in Padova, Italy for fall 2011. Once I’m back in the spring, I will take over as Professional Outreach Coordinator, and I am so excited to work with everyone in PRSSA!

  • COM 2013: Communications (PR); Minor – English; Minor – Italian
  • nvd@bu.edu
  • @nvdimaggio
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Ellen Cohn (Co-Vice President of Public Relations): Hi PRSSA! Working with Kaitlin, we are your Firm Directors of Unleashed PR Agency. I’m a senior majoring public relations and minoring political science, and this fall semester I’ll be in London studying through BU’s PR internship program. In addition to my love of PR, I play guitar for BU Hillel and help run the communications for BU’s Student Alumni Association. A San Francisco native, I enjoy the challenges of exploring my new bi-coastal life and Boston’s urban scene.

Kaitlin Daddona (Co-Vice President of Public Relations): Hey everyone! My name is Kaitlin and I’m a sophomore majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Arabic.  Although I’m in Boston now, I come from the small town of Southold on Long Island, NY.  I fell in love with PRSSA last year after working on the PR Advanced team.  Currently, I help run the PR for underground rapper Hasan Salaam. Outside of PRSSA, I’m an avid yogi, and I’m looking forward to getting my teaching certification this fall.

Becky Loya (Vice President of Finances): Hi Everyone! I’m looking forward to my second year on E-Board, this time as the VP of Finance. I am a senior in COM majoring in PR and minoring in History. I’ve been involved with the chapter since my freshman year and have been a part of Unleashed PR since my sophomore year. Last fall I studied abroad in London and interned at Weber Shandwick. The following spring I interned at 451 Marketing and TalentCulture. This summer I’ll be interning at Cone and the BU PR department. So if you have any questions about studying abroad, internships, or BU in general, feel free to ask! When I graduate I’d like to work in consumer PR, more specifically in food & beverage or hospitality.

Megan Tucker (Secretary): Hi everyone!  My name is Megan Tucker and I’m very excited to join the E-Board of PRSSA as Secretary.  I’m a sophomore in COM majoring in Public Relations with a concentration in sociology.  I had an amazing experience with PRSSA last year, helping to coordinate the #BostonCOM2 Tweet-Up, and can’t wait to begin my second year with the organization.  This past summer I interned for a career entertainment website (Yourindustryinsider.com) doing their PR and marketing work.  I’m very passionate about public relations and love to talk about it, so feel free to contact me!

Melanie Murray (PR Advanced Conference Coordinator): Hey everyone! I am the PR Advanced Conference Coordinator for the 2011 conference at Boston University, and I am very excited to work with the members on the committee! I am currently interested in corporate and non-profit PR, but am eager to explore different fields to discover my interests! I am creative, determined, and very open-minded,and I am committed to connecting and strengthening my relationships in the PR world. I love to travel, ski, and hear people’s stories. I am also passionate about music and comedy.

Michael Defilippis (Social Chair – Spring): Mike is a rising junior studying public relations as well as minoring in french language. This summer he is interning at Converseon, a digital marketing and advertising agency. Mike previously worked for Governor Deval Patrick’s Re-Election Campaign as a New Media Intern last Fall. This will be his second year in PRSSA. Besides enjoying BU Hockey, Mets Baseball, and alpine skiing, Mike wouldn’t be able to live without power naps and Starbucks. He will be leaving his quaint hometown of Cortlandt Manor, NY to study abroad in Paris this fall.

Allie Shannon (Social Chair – Fall): Hi PRSSA-ers! My name is Allie and I’ll be your social chair for the fall semester. I am a senior public relations major and political science minor and have been a part of PRSSA since my sophomore year. Before studying abroad in London in the spring, I was Social Media Coordinator for two semesters. I’ve had a wide variety of internships at APCO Worldwide, CM Communications and in the press office for Deval Patrick’s re-election campaign. I’m happy to talk about any of these internships, study abroad or PRSSA, just let me know!

  • COM 2012: Communications (PR); Minor – Political Science
  • amshanno@gmail.com
  • @AllieShan
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Chris Wilcox (Fundraising Coordinator):Hi everyone! My name is Chris and I’m a senior public relations major and African studies and political science double minor. I’ve interned at Communispace, a market research firm that specializes in online community building around major brands and at Schneider Associates, a boutique PR firm working on consumer and corporate clients. Outside of PRSSA, I’ve been involved with BU Admissions, Alternative Spring Breaks and Orientation. I’m excited to be this year’s Fundraising Coordinator and for all the great things in store for our chapter! Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions about internships, anything at BU, COM, PRSSA or anything in general!

Maurice Rahmey (Digital Media Manager): My name is Maurice Rahmey and I’m a junior majoring in Advertising and minoring in business administration and economics.  Although my degree won’t say PR, that doesn’t mean I’m new to Public Relations! I’ve been a part of PRSSA for two years and was the VP of Events as a sophomore running networking events and PR competitions.  This summer I interned for an online display targeting company (come ask me what that means) in NYC doing analytics and media operations.  I also did social media and online branding for a gourmet food truck in NYC.  I’m really big into the Boston and NYC startup scene as well.  Feel free to ask me about PR, advertising, digital media, startups, COM, SMG, or anything in between.