Executive Director: Katelyn Sullivan
Year: Senior
Majors: Finance and Information Science and Technology
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As the Executive Director, I lead the organization by making sure we achieve the goals we set for ourselves as well as follow our vision and mission.
What does SES mean to you?
Ever since I joined SES, Monday nights have become my happy place. Being a part of such an incredible organization is truly an honor. I love that SES allows me to help give back to Penn State and the community around our university. I feel so lucky to have discovered SES at the end of my freshman year.
Outreach Director: Lauren Kelly
Year: 5th Year
Majors: Finance and Psychology
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As the Outreach Director, I am responsible for promoting SES and our resources in the Penn State and outer community. This includes responsibility over our website, our day of service called PServesU, our merchandise, and recruitment.
What does SES mean to you?
To me, SES is an outlet. It is a community of student leaders who want to make an impact on the world. It perfectly reflects my personal values, which allows me to be my true self and be of service in Penn State and the community. I have met the most beautiful people during my time in this organization, and I can't wait to meet more!
Membership Development Director: Emily Foster
Year: Senior
Major: Telecommunications
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As the Membership Development Director, I work closely with the internal logistics of our organization. This includes new member education, alumni newsletters, retreat and our internal service trips. I also oversee workshops, where members of SES teach other organizations leadership skills.
What does SES mean to you?
SES truly is my foundation here at Penn State. This organization and its members have given me a home within a campus of 40,000 students.
Special Events Director: Brandon Mouery
Year: Senior
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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As the Special Events Director, I primarily oversee the planning of events that allow us to grow together as an organization. These events include socials, end of the semester celebration dinners, and a fall hayride. I also work closely with the Thanksgiving basket drive chair to organize our Thanksgiving basket drive that provides families that could not otherwise afford one with a Thanksgiving meal.
What does SES mean to you?
SES has been the source of most of my growth and development as both a student and a person throughout my time in college. SES has taught me to open my mind to new perspectives and ideas and has heightened my desire to serve and help others. SES has become, and will always remain, my family.
Name: Katie Bergman
Major: Animal Science
Minor: Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Why did you join SES? have always felt that community service and leadership are important. SES helped me to develop as a leader and SES has become my second family.
Fun Fact: I have been a cheerleader from second grade to freshman year in college.
Name: Matt Bouldry
Major: International Politics
Minor: German
Why did you join SES? I joined because it was one of the first clubs I
talked to at the involvement fair and immediately got a good vibe
and the rest is history!
Fun Fact: I ride horses.
Name: Anik Chowdhury
Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor: Engineering Leadership Development
Why did you join SES? I want to give back to Penn State and the community around the university while trying to improve my leadership abilities.
Fun Fact: I can speak 3 languages.
Name: Anna Dinh
Major: Supply Chain and Information Systems
Minor: Information Systems Management
Why did you join SES? To become a better leader and make more friends
Fun Fact: I am part French
Name: Caitlin Doyle
Major: Information Science and Technology
Why did you join SES? I wanted to get more involved around campus, while developing my leadership skills. Also, I loved the small, family feel of SES. And we're all pretty awesome.
Fun Fact: Also known as People magazine's Person of the Year 2006. So yeah, I might be famous.
Name: Lauren Gerstel
Major: Hospitality Management
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Why did you join SES? I joined SES because I love helping people any way I can, everyone seemed really sweet, and it was a smaller group where everyone got to know each other.
Fun Fact: I was going to be named Nittany after the nittany lions.
Name: Leanna Glass
Major: Psychology
Minors: Global Health and International Relations
Why did you join SES? I wanted to be a part of a family that cares as much about service and leadership as I do!
Fun Fact: My right foot is a size 8 1/2 and my left foot is a size 10
Name: Drew Jones
Major: International Relations
Minors: Chinese
Why did you join SES? I initially joined because of the opportunity to meet new people and make a real difference on the Penn State Community. I stayed because everyone is SES is a great person and I feel like I am part of a large goofy family.
Fun Fact: I've eaten a bug!
Name: Caroline Keyser
Major: Health Policy Administration
Why did you join SES? I joined SES my junior year to grow my involvement in the Penn State community and to meet more students leaders on our campus
Fun Fact: My dad made the two-faced coins used for the Batman Films
Name: Kolin Knott
Major: Energy Engineering
Minors: Environmental Engineering and Entrepreneurship
Why did you join SES? I've always been interested in leadership and service. I wanted to get involved on campus in some aspect besides club sports and this seemed like the perfect place.
Fun Fact: I put ketchup on most foods I eat
Name: Aishu Krishna
Major: Supply Chain Management and Information Systems
Why did you join SES? As a freshman, I wanted to get involved in a service and leadership organization that would encourage students to give back to the community through volunteering. What I like about SES is its compact size.
Fun Fact: I love travelling. I've visited 16 countries so far and I plan on increasing that number in the next few years.
Name: Meghan Maffey
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Minor: English
Why did you join SES? I joined SES because I knew that the club focused on service and giving back to the community. I joined because these were the type of people that I wanted to surround myself with and I could not be happier that I joined this amazing organization.
Fun Fact: I am a twin!
Name: Ryan Mouery
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Why did you join SES? To step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to grow as a person by taking a leadership role within the university and become actively engaged on campus and within the community through service and leadership.
Fun Fact: My favorite type of music is Jazz!
Name: Lucy Reina
Major: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
Minor: Business
Why did you join SES? I joined SES to participate in service trips in State College and the surrounding community and to gain leadership skills among my peers.
Fun Fact: I once went to Alaska with my friends to hike for three weeks.
Name: Amanda Rickens
Major: Hospitality Management
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Why did you join SES? I joined SES because I was looking for a way to strengthen my leadership skills.
Fun Fact: I look forward to Shark Week more than Christmas.
Name: Jalyn Taylor
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Why did you join SES? I joined SES because I liked the fact that it incorporated service and leadership together. I also like how SES works to help others and we are all passionate leaders.
Fun Fact: I LOVE to read
Name: Jesse Weber
Majors: Plant Sciences, and Immunology & Infectious Disease Studies
Why did you join SES? I joined SES because there were countless amazing people I looked up to in the organization. After I joined, I fell in love with the service, leadership, and family!
Fun Fact: I can lick my elbow
Name: Ally Welsh
Major: Kinesiology
Why did you join SES? I loved how it was a club that focused on both service and leadership, not just one or the other.
Fun Fact: I went skydiving over NASA in Cape Canaveral, FL, the highest tandem jump in the world!