Meet the Executive Board: Shannon Russell, VP of Communication

Q: Where are you from, and what are you studying?

A: "I am from New Philadelphia, OH, which is a small town about an hour from Kent. I am majoring in Advertising and minoring in Public Relations."

Shannon Russell

Q: How long have you been a member of PRSSA Kent?

A: "I have been involved with PRSSA events since my first semester at Kent, but I became an official member during Spring 2024! I was then inspired to become an officer and am the current VP of Communication."

Q: What do you enjoy most about being on the board? 

A: I enjoy working with other passionate individuals to bring networking opportunities to all Kent State students.

Q: What are your hobbies outside of work/school?

A: My hobbies outside of work and school are taking walks, watching Cleveland sports, and going to the movies.

Q: What is your dream company/role and why?

A: "My dream role would be a promotional content writer for a company in the travel and tourism industry. I have always enjoyed writing, and I was able to work in the tourism industry through my internship over the summer at a local museum and loved it!"

Q: Favorite movie and why?

A: My favorite movie is The Empire Strikes Back. I watched the original Star Wars trilogy with my younger brother when I was a kid and loved it. The story and set design made The Empire Strikes back my favorite of the three.