Meet the Spring 2013 Her Campus American Executive Board

Year: Senior (’13)

Twitter: @lesleysiu

Major/minor: Film and Media Arts, minors in Marketing and International Business

Loving Her Campus American since: Fall 2011, when I co-founded the chapter at AU!

Favorite article written: Globe-trotting to Glasgow – my first post for Her Campus. I wrote weekly articles for the HC Study Abroad Blog.

Campus activities: Alpha Kappa Psi, AU Student Media Board; previously: theatre, AU Chorus, AU Ambassadors, SOC Ambassadors

 

Three things you are currently obsessed with: Paris Fashion Week, Instagram and brunch.

Favorite part about DC: The diversity—the food, people, events and endless opportunities to learn about different cultures.

Memorable HC moment: Winning a social media award for increasing Her Campus American’s Facebook following by 30% in the first week of February!

Best part about being on the team: Being a mentor for a group of bright, passionate, dedicated young women (and having team that supports my affinity of S Club 7 throwbacks, Kate Middleton and cupcakes at our weekly meetings).

 

I randomly replied to a tweet by Stephanie Kaplan, the Her Campus co-founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief. She saw my website, replied and suggested I start a chapter at AU. The rest is history…

 

Free Kickboard scooters! Just kidding (a little). I’m inspired by the people—from the HC founders and national team to the AU chapter and our advisor, Caty Borum Chattoo. I want to make them proud of what we are doing at Her Campus American. I wholeheartedly believe in Her Campus’ mission and dedication to providing a platform for collegiate women to gain experience working for an online magazine. I’m also motivated by our readers; I want to provide content that is interesting, engaging and relevant to collegiettes at AU.

 

I had the amazing experience of interning at GLAMOUR magazine last summer. Within 10 days, I interviewed, got the position, moved to New York and started working. Notable and crazy? Yes. It was worth it!

 

I hope to create dynamic editorial content every week and reach the top 10 most viewed chapter pages by the end of the year!

 

 

 

 

Year: Sophomore (’15)

Twitter: @ClaireShriver

Major/minor: Public Communication and Marketing

 

Year: Sophomore (’15)

Twitter: @Colleen_Antonio

Major/minor: Public Communication with a minor in Marketing

Loving Her Campus American since: Fall 2011

Favorite article written (or event planned): I would have to say my favorite article would be my letter to Taylor Swift. Sarcastic writing was surprisingly challenging, but it was fun being sassy. I’m really excited to be planning our first Her Campus event, a celebrity baby shower!

Campus Activities: I’m a member of Phi Sigma Sigma and I am Vice President of Public Relations for American’s Chapter of the Panhellenic Conference.

 

Favorite part about DC: I love how the city can always be surprising. It enjoy walking around finding new places to explore, shop, or eat. My favorite neighborhood I would have to say is Adam’s Morgan with its thrift shops and quirky restaurants.

Place you are dying to visit: I really want to go to China! After seeing an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s show, it just seems so modern yet so opposite of American culture which I find so interesting.

Memorable HC Moment: I had so much fun going to the HerCampus National

Conference in New York during the summer. It was awesome meeting the founders,

girls from other chapters, and learning from the various panels. It was also a great

excuse to go to the city!

Proudest HC accomplishment so far: I’m so proud of being part of a Her Campus Silver Level Chapter! It’s great knowing all the hard work from being on e-board and the other members for being recognized for our hard work!

 

I actually found the website through StumbleUpon before freshman year of college. Soon enough, I wanted to get involved in it and checked if American had a chapter. Luckily, Lesley was just starting it and let me start writing right away. It was nice having break to write about things I am interested in and hoping the audience was just as interested too!

 

After going to the conference, I wanted to get more involved in HCAU. I was not really sure if I had the experience, but I knew I would learn a lot. I decided it would not hurt to try and apply. I have definitely learned a lot this past year working with the rest of e-board and especially AU Student Activities.

 

I hope to plan successful events with the publicity team!

 

Year: Sophomore (’15)

Twitter: @MaddieBagley

Major/minor: Public Communication with a Marketing minor

Loving Her Campus American since: Fall 2012

Favorite article you’ve written: Top Fall Drink Recipes (I just love fall in general!)

Campus activities: AU Ambassadors

 

Three things you never leave home without: My cell phone/ID and keys (they’re connected sometimes), a water bottle, my Nike Fuel Band (I’m totally addicted to it)

Favorite part about DC: The restaurants here are amazing and perfect for a foodie like myself. I’m dying to try Range in Friendship Heights; I hear it’s amazing.

Memorable HC moment: Our attempt of the Harlem Shake was pretty legendary….

Best part about being on the team: The ladies I work with are hilarious and amazing!

 

Explore the city and be a tourist in DC! I know I forget how close it is and all it has to offer, and I always try to go out when I can. Whether it’s a museum, a restaurant, or even just a walk, take advantage of the city we live in!

 

I just finished taking a self defense class offered here and our final class involves a simulation where you actually beat up a guy. Even though they are wearing pounds of padding, I’ve never physically fought someone before. It was awesome and I felt like such a bad ass!

 

I had always read articles from Her Campus, but then I found out my friend was a writer for it. I wasn’t that much of a writer, but I thought it would be a great way to get to know different girls here. Now, I love it!

 

I want to have really fun and creative giveaways and fundraising ideas, I feel like a lot of clubs do the same thing and I really want Her Campus to stick out.

 

 

Year: Sophomore (’15)

Twitter: @LailaLemonade

Major/minor: Broadcast Journalism and Marketing

Loving Her Campus American since: Fall 2012

Favorite article you’ve written: That would definitely have to be my Inaugural Ball experience.

 

Go-to karaoke song: Love Song – Selena Gomez

Three things you never leave home without: Cell phone, AU ID, debit card

 

 

 

 

Favorite place to shop: I’m addicted to Amazon. You can get such great deals on designer labels. When I’m not online, I really love small boutique stores where you can find some truly unique pieces.

Favorite part about DC: Adams Morgan and Amsterdam Falafel. You really can’t beat the price or deliciousness. 

Favorite editorial section: News. It’s a different way of finding out things going on around campus that 

Best part about being on the team: The people. I’ve made some of my best friends through Her Campus. 

 

Join EVERYTHING. But really. You’ll be able to pick out what you love the most and focus on that, but to begin with, it really is important to get involved and keep your options open until you figure that out. Branch out and don’t be afraid to try something that you’re unsure of or that you don’t know anyone in. You won’t regret it. 

 

I wanted to become more involved with Her Campus and be on the team. Secretary is fun because you get to know everyone through attendance and weekly emails. 

 

I’d love to start a weekly “Study Break” email that anyone can sign up to receive, featuring our weekly content and articles.