President
Hi, I am Brad Anderson and cannot wait to serve as UC AMA President this year!
Originally from Cleveland (Saint Ignatius High school), I fell in love with UC for not only its gorgeous campus but its students and faculty. UC has this incredible ability to make our college seem small and personal while also being 44,000 students strong and in the center of a major city. I am going into my third year at UC as a Marketing major with a minor in Film. As a freshman, I knew I wanted to be in marketing, but understood it would be difficult to distinguish myself in its immensely populated industry. I decided to pair my degree with film with the dream to work on brand advertisements and making commercials. Outside of the classroom I love to work on my photography portfolio, workout, or go backpacking with my friends. Although COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled all of our in person meetings for the rest of the year, I would still like to connect to as many of you as possible! Out of all the important life skills and professional experience I have gained through this club, the friendships Ive been able to make have had the most significant impact on me. So over the next year, please please please reach out! I am always down to grab a coffee, the more we connect and grow as a chapter the better! |
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Chief Operations Officer
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Hi, I’m Heather! I am a third-year Marketing student in LCB. I was actually a Sports Administration Major my first semester of college. I love sports and working in the industry, but I wanted to switch over to Marketing because my main passion lies in using my creativity and innovative skills. My dream job in sports would be to one day Market the Olympics. If I don’t end up working in sports, however, I love to work for Salesforce.com.
I have been very involved on campus. I joined the Society of Sports Leaders, and AMA during my first semester freshman year. I was fortunate enough to hold the Chief Programming Officer position on the AMA exec board my Sophomore year! In my second semester of freshman year, I rushed AKPsi, a business fraternity. I am now the current VP of Membership Engagement for AKPsi. Outside of my campus involvement, I am currently a gymnastics coach at Gym Skills Cincinnati. I had coached at a gym in Cleveland three years prior to this, and still do on breaks. I have been a game day Marketing team intern for FC Cincinnati for the past two seasons. I also am interning with Vizion 360 in their Marketing and Sales department! I absolutely love meeting new people and trying new things! Feel free to reach out, I would love to grab some coffee and talk! |
Chief Marketing Officer
Hi! My name is Zaina Ahamad and I am the Chief Marketing Officer of UC AMA. I am a second year Marketing major at the University of Cincinnati. I recently picked up a minor in Fashion to help me hopefully fulfill my goal of starting my own clothing line in the future.
I am from Mason, OH, not far from UC. Choosing UC, I have quickly fallen in love with my program, the campus, and most importantly all the people around me. The staff and students have constantly helped me see my potential and gave me so many opportunities within my first year. I accepted an offer to be a LEAP Intern at Cintrifuse this summer, but because of COVID-19, the internship program was cancelled. Cintrifuse still offered me a different internship position, and I am thankful for the opportunity to still be able to help them with their mission from home this summer. I use the same fun fact every time I am asked to share one-- I was voted the happiest person in my 3rd grade class. I am super approachable and love to meet new people, so reach out if you ever want to talk or need anything from me. I am here to help! I am also a HUGE coffee and ice cream person, so I will always be willing to talk over some Starbucks or Graeter’s! |
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Chief Programming Officer
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Hi, my name is Joe Yerkins and I am the Chief Programming Officer for AMA! I am a second-year student studying Marketing and Business Analytics in the Lindner College of Business. I was a part of the American Marketing Association my first year at UC and I loved every minute of it! That’s when I realized that I wanted to pursue Marketing as a degree and get into a leadership position within AMA in the future.
When I first came to UC, I knew I wanted to be a part of the college of business but didn’t know what to study. I always had an interest in sports, so I was looking for a way to connect my passion for sports into a business field. I volunteered for Reds Fest in the Fall of 2019 which lead me to obtaining a Marketing internship for the Summer of 2020 with the Cincinnati Reds, but unfortunately got cancelled due to the coronavirus. Once I realized that I could connect my passion for sports with a degree in the business field, I knew Marketing was the perfect fit for me. As Chief Programming Officer, I really want to connect with our students and answer any questions they may have about AMA or anything in general! To go along with AMA, I am involved in various intramural sports such as Flag Football and Basketball. In my free time, I love to play sports, hang out with friends, workout, and watch Netflix/Hulu. I always am down to binge watch a popular tv show! UC AMA has really allowed me to get involved within the university and grow as a student and individual. I am so excited to be on the executive board this year and cannot wait to get started! |
Chief Communications Officer
Hi, I'm Nathalie Schickendantz, I’m the Communications Executive Officer. I’m super excited to continue the amazing work of the UC AMA. This was the first organization I joined, and I have loved being part of it ever since. I am going to be a second year pursuing a dual degree with a focus in Marketing and Psychology.
Initially I wanted to follow a career in counseling, however I found myself drawn to the abundance of opportunities in the marketing world. I couldn’t give up my love for psychology and with the combination of the two I hope to use my passion for behavioral science as an advantage in the field. I’m so grateful to UC, as where other universities would push against this our university thrives on students who follow their passions. When deciding between universities I followed the guidance of not just loving the program but loving the campus, because if you don’t love where you are walking every day, how do you expect to enjoy your four of five years spent there. In my time here I have found friendliness in strangers. Networking is vital in the business world and it all starts with a genuine interaction. I have met amazing role models, found incredible mentors, and have learned from every conversation; my advice to everyone is reach out, stay in touch, and always be grateful. I love meeting people and hearing everyone’s unique story, so please feel free to say hi! Agency President
Catalyst President
Hi there! My name is Gabby Long and I am the Catalyst President for the University of Cincinnati AMA Chapter. I am a senior studying Marketing and Organizational Leadership.
Before I joined the AMA Exec Team, I participated in the AMA National case study competition. This is where I met and worked with the most awesome, intelligent and driven people who invited me to get involved with the UC AMA Chapter. As the Catalyst President I will work to create competitive marketing events, such as case study and sales competitions, for everyone in the AMA to participate in. This will hopefully allow for our students to gain valuable real world experience for their futures in marketing. Outside of the AMA, I have served as a student orientation leader, student orientation coordinator, student ambassador, and student ambassador intern at UC Blue Ash College. I am currently the marketing intern at JTM Food Group in Harrison, Ohio. I’m so excited to get this school year started and see what amazing things the UC AMA Chapter does! Let’s get to work! Chief Financial Officer
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Hey everyone! My name is Elizabeth Beckmann and I am the Agency President for AMA this year! I am currently a third-year marketing major here at Lindner with minors in both Business Analytics and Business Law. Once I graduate, I would love to work for a small startup doing marketing research or content marketing.
I am super excited to be running the AMA Agency this year! After being a member of the Agency during its pilot year, I am really looking forward to expanding the organization and collaborating with fellow AMA’ers! Three years ago when I first came to UC, I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do. I chose to major in marketing because I knew that I enjoyed being creative and I felt that marketing would allow me to do that. Joining AMA during my sophomore year really solidified my passion for marketing and helped me to gain so many new skills, connections, and friends! In addition to AMA, I am a PACE leader this year, and I am involved in Lindner Women in Business. I also work in the Undergraduate Office in Lindner, so if you ever have any questions or want to chat, feel free to stop in and say hi! In my free time I enjoy spending time with family & friends, going to the rec, and attending to UC sporting events! 
Hi! My name is Teja Bollimunta, a fourth year student at the University of Cincinnati studying Industrial Management and Chemical Engineering. I'm from Mason, Ohio; just north of Cincinnati.
As I enter my final year at the University, student involvement has been a large part of my growth as a leader. I'll be serving as the Chief Financial Officer for the upcoming year. I'm also involved in Student Government, CEAS Ambassadors, Welcome Week, Queen City Bhangra, Midwest Dhamaka, South Asian American Student Association, and a non-profit organization called Brainwave. Throughout my time in different roles, I have used a variety of marketing skills outside the classroom and in my professional experience. As the Chief Financial Officer for the AMA, I want to engage with the Marketing community at our University and empower all of our members by providing resources while overseeing the financial operations. |
VP of Design
Natalie Sisler
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Hey everyone! I'm Natalie Sisler and I'm excited to be AMA's new Vice President of Design! My main goal as VP is to enhance UC's AMA with enticing and visually interesting promotions (whether that be the newsletter, website, pamphlets, etc.) while providing a clean and professional look. This will promote more interaction with our members and make for easier navigation!
Currently I am studying at UC's School of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) as a second-year student. I will also be participating in their Professional Practice Program, which alternates semesters of classroom study and co-op. Marketing is broad and encompasses many things, but I believe advertising/design work is an important aspect. So of course I was ecstatic when the Chief Marketing Officer, Zaina Ahamad, reached out to me for this position. I have only ever heard great things about UC's AMA and I can't wait to be a part of it! To gain experience, I have shadowed at multiple advertising agencies included Marcus Thomas LLC and Twist Inc. which are both located in my hometown of Cleveland, OH. In my spare time I have volunteered with Lindner Women in Business, Cincinnati Parks, and the local Girl Scout troops. But I'd say exploring the city with friends is my all time favorite thing to do – from thrift stores, to coffee shops – you name it! I am always open to meeting new people so feel free to reach out. VP of Campus & AMA Relations
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Hi everyone! My name is Mark Kent and I’m a second year student here at UC and I’m currently majoring in international business and marketing.
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VP of Production
My name is Tommy Rochester and I am a second year Electronic Media major with a focus in film and television production.
I come from a land of greatness known as Cleveland. As I grew up there, my love for movies and TV grew with me. Eventually, during my high school years, I found that I was called to simply bring entertainment to others, so ultimately I decided to attend the University of Cincinnati so that I could take the next step in making my dream a reality. Along with my love for film and TV comes a love for story telling and sports. Because of this, I am pursuing a minor in journalism and a screenwriters certificate. When I’m not playing school, you could catch me watching movies and TV, hanging with friends, fishing, playing guitar and piano, listening to music, and beating robot players on my Euchre app. I am really looking forward to working with everyone and I cannot wait to challenge myself and others and see what great media we can produce this year! |
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Agency Chief of Design
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Hi! My name is Reese Vrooman and I am a second-year student majoring in Marketing and minoring in Business Analytics. I’m originally from Mason, Ohio. This year I will be acting as Chief of Design for the UC AMA’s Advertising Agency!
Upon graduating, I am interested in pursuing a career in marketing research or digital marketing. I’ve always been interested in the creative side of business and marketing seemed like the perfect path for me to continue my passion for creative processes. I joined the AMA my first year and eventually became a member of the Advertising Agency in its pilot year. I am super excited to begin working as the Chief of Design this year and to build up the Agency’s brand! I’ve loved my time at UC so far and have learned so much from the opportunities I’ve been given at the Lindner College of Business. In my free time I love to explore Cincinnati and get coffee with my friends! I’m always down to grab coffee and talk, so please reach out! |
VP of Information
Hello! I am Ezekiel Texter and I am a third-year Communication and Marketing major. This year I will be the VP of Information for the University of Cincinnati chapter of the American Marketing Association.
I am from Baltimore, Maryland and spent my whole life there until I decided to make the jump to Cincinnati. Through my first 18 years, I became very interested in sports and the ever complex ecosystem that is sports media. As competitive as that career field is, I would love to be a part of it in any way that I could. Some things I like to do in my free time include, playing golf, working out and going to thrift stores to see what exciting loot they have available. I enjoy small, simple activities that break up the monotony that comes from day-to-day life. I'm super excited for this coming year and to see the chapter’s work from last year materialize into new opportunities for this year. I look forward to working with you all this year! |
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VP of Membership
Autumn Jenkins
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Hello, my name is Autumn Jenkins and I am the VP of Membership for the University of Cincinnati’s American Marketing Association chapter this year.
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