Meet the E-Board: Lara Kilchenmann

Q: Name, hometown, major/minor
A: My name is Lara, I am from Basel, Switzerland, and I am an Emerging Media and Technology graduate student.

Q: How long have you been a member of PRSSA?
A: I’ve been a member of PRSSA for a year.

Q: What do you enjoy most about being on the board? 
A: As the website manager, I love having the creative freedom to design what our website displays and seeing how everything works behind the scenes. Collaborating with others and gaining insight into different roles has made me appreciate all the effort that goes into maintaining this organization. Being part of a team that works together to achieve our goals is incredibly rewarding.

Q: What are your hobbies outside of work/school?
A: I love changing up my hobbies frequently to keep things exciting. This fall, I took an eight-week horse riding course, and now I'm focusing on getting into a gym routine. I also enjoy eating out with friends, doing seasonal activities like fairs or haunted houses or just relaxing at home with a good movie. Traveling is another passion of mine whenever I get the chance. I used to play the piano for over 10 years, which is something I like to pick up again every once in a while.

Q: What is your dream company/role and why?
A: I don't have a specific dream company or role because I see my career as fluid, much like how I approach my hobbies. I would love to dive deep into a topic for a few years at a company and then shift to something related but slightly different. While I'm currently interested in a digital marketing career in healthcare, I would enjoy working in digital marketing in any industry if I can truly immerse myself in it.

Q: Favorite movie and why?
A: My favorite movies are “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” and "The Holiday,” with “Gremlins" coming in close. I just love the charm of 80s films! And yes, I know “The Holiday” isn't from the 80s, but with Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Kate Winslet and Jude Law all in one movie—come on, how could I not love it?