michael queen, president
Born in Utah, Michael came to Washington while serving in the United Stated Navy at a base in Bremerton, WA. After six years of military service, he enrolled in a local community college and later transfered to the University of Washington where he now double-majors in Communications (Journalism) and Business Administration (Marketing). He aims to work in government PR and has a wife and toddler son at home. What free time he has is usually spent with his family.email michael

deeckla eretz-kedosha, vice president
Deeckla Eretz-Kedosha is the Vice President of the UW's PRSSA chapter and a senior in the Communications major. She has been focusing on public relations not only through her studies but through professional experiences. Deeckla's public relations internship experiences include Publicis Consultants | PR, a public relations agency, and Seattle's The 5th Avenue Theatre. She has also had a marketing internship with Gilmore Research Group. She has owned her own newsletter business, at which she maximized the effectiveness of content and layout in relation to each of her clients' needs. She was also Features Editor of student newspaper The Jibsheet. Lastly, she has been a teacher and leader to elementary school students for seven years. Deeckla also appreciates working directly with consumers, which she fulfills by working for Nordstrom.email deeckla

amanda owens, treasurer
my name is amanda owens and i am a senior at the university of washington and i am majoring in communication. i grew up in vancouver, washington. during my time at uw i have interned with publicis consultants, a pr agency, and a wedding planning company. i am currently studying abroad in rome through the department of communication. please feel free to contact me with any questions. email amanda

whitney biaggi, publicity chair
Hi, my name is Whitney Biaggi and I am the Publicity Chair for UW's PRSSA Chapter. I am originally from Lake Tahoe, Nevada and moved to Seattle three years ago to attend UW. I am planning to graduate (if all goes well) at the end of the year with a degree in journalism and a minor in political science. Right now, I work in marketing and public relations for the campus newspaper, The Daily. After graduation, I hope to pursue a career in public relations or print journalism. I love to travel, meet new people and explore new places, especially in Seattle (though I usually have to take my umbrella with me). email whitney

kailey tollefson, webmaster and pr firm director
Hi, my name is Kailey Tollefson and I am the webmaster and PR firm director for UW's PRSSA Chapter. I graduated from Issaquah High School . I am graduating next fall with a degree in communications and a minor in political science. I just completed an internship at Children's Hospital in Community and Government Relations and Advocacy. Curently, I am the VP-Public Relations for Panhellenic. I hope to pursue a career in public relations for a non-profit agency. email kailey

lauren riefflin, secretary
My name is Lauren Riefflin and I hold the Secretary position for our PRSSA chapter. I was born in Newport Beach, CA but grew up in Sammamish, WA and graduated from Eastlake High School. I am currently a junior pursuing a Communications degree here at the University of Washington and am interested in working in the public relations and event planning industries as my future career. While studies take up a majority of my time, I also work as a Client Services Specialist at ek Real Estate Group and am a member of Kappa Delta Sorority.  I am a very ambitious, fun-loving and adventurous person that values my goals, friends and family to the highest extent. I enjoy sports, being outdoors and relaxing with the people I love as much as possible. I also enjoy traveling and want to spend some of my time after college exploring all the different places and lifestyles our world has to offer. email lauren

amy graham, historian
Hi, my name is Amy Graham and I am the historian this year for PRSSA. I am currently a sophomore here at UW. I am originally from Tacoma Washington. I am currently on the path to obtain a degree in communications with a focus on public relations. I work as a server for a cruise company which has started my interest in event planning. I am an active member of the Kappa Delta sorority where I have met some wonderful girls I am happy to call my best friends. All my life my passion has been performing. In my free time I love to spend time with my friends and my family. I am very excited to learn more about public relations and meet new people in PRSSA. email amy