Meet the 4 Leading Ladies of Her Campus Appalachian State

Her Campus Appalachian State takes a lot of work, and it’s not possible without a great team to do it. Check out the leading ladies who make HC AppState possible!

Name: Laura Maddox
Position: President/Editor-In-Chief
Major: Advertising with a Creative Writing minor
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Age: 20
Favorite TV show: Pretty Little Liars and anything on the Food network
Bio: Laura Maddox is a junior at Appalachian State University. Laura was born and raised in Charlotte, NC but loves the mountain air in Boone. She is one of four kids and has an identical twin sister. Laura enjoys reading, fashion, blogging, traveling, comfy clothes, and lots of coffee. She has a knack for graphic design and procrastination. One day she hopes to move to a big city, especially New York, to pursue a career in the magazine industry.

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Name: Lena Aloumari
Position: Section Editor
Major: Journalism
Hometown: Cairo, Egypt/Pittsboro, NC
Age: 21
Favorite TV show: Too many to just pick one!
Bio: After living in a variety of countries and continents with her rag doll and kinky heels, Lena has found a new home in the majestic mountains of North Carolina. She is lyrically inspired and the definition of a Leo. Writing has been her dream since she realized she couldn’t color within the lines

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Name: Emily Helm
Position: Publicity Director
Major: Public Relations with a Sociology minor
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Age: 21
Favorite TV show: Gossip Girl or anything on HGTV
Bio: Emily is a Senior Public Relations major and a sociology minor. This summer Emily was a PR intern for a radio station and also planned two major events for them. Emily is an avid reader, blogger, crafter, and photographer. She loves to spend her free time doing those things as well as spending time with family, friends, and her boyfriend. Emily also loves watching Bravo and E! Upon graduation Emily hopes to work at a PR firm or become and Event Planner. 

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Name: Jessie Reda
Position: Assistant Publicity Director
Major: Communication Studies
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Age: 21
Favorite TV show: Glee
Bio: Jessie Reda is a senior at Appalachian state.  She is from Charlotte and has lived there her whole life.  Jessie loves to laugh and to make people laugh.  Her favorite magazine is Glamour and she love’s the “hey it’s okay” column.  Jessie’s favorite store is Ann Taylor Loft, especially their dresses.