People — American Advertising Federation at illinois

Board Of Directors

**Cooper Haynes | President**
Pronouns: He/Him
Cooper is a senior studying Advertising. As Chapter President, Cooper helps ensure that all of AAF is working together and running smoothly between all of our events, socials, agencies, and executive roles. Outside of AAF, Cooper is a social media assistant for the Campus Recreation Marketing team and enjoys spending time with friends whenever he can on and off campus.
Favorites: video games, board games, Spider-Man, listening to classic rock, reviewing movies on letterboxd, hanging out with friends

**Milla Kutsin | Vice-President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Milla is a junior studying Advertising with a minor in Art & Design. As Chapter Vice President, Milla supports the leadership team by overseeing operations, guiding members, and ensuring the chapter runs smoothly while fostering a positive, fun, and welcoming environment. Outside of AAF, Milla is a Marketing Team Member at the Siebel Center for Design and serves as Vice President of Marketing on the Executive Board for Alpha Delta Pi. She enjoys creating content, spending time with friends, and trying new foods.
Favorites: Overpriced coffee, sushi, yapping, her g7x, and buying excessive amounts of clothes

**Nora Lozar | CEO**
Pronouns: She/Her
Nora is a junior studying Advertising with a minor Art + Design. As CEO, Nora is dedicated to co-managing AAF's Executive Board and ensuring AAF is cultivating the best productive and welcoming environment possible. She also represents AAF on the Board of Directors. Outside of AAF Nora is a Marketing Intern and enjoys trying new coffee combinations, hanging out with friends, and thrifting!
Favorites: Roller coasters, Sonic Diet Cherry Limeade, ceramics, raspberry lattes, black licorice, taking walks, playing guitar

C-Level Officers

**Jack Durante | Chief Client Services Officer**
Pronouns: He/Him
Jack is a senior studying Advertising with a minor in Communications. As Chief Client Services Officer, Jack drives client acquisition and retention while building strong client-team partnerships. Outside of AAF, Jack likes going on runs, listening to new music, , watching movies, long walks, and playing tennis.
Favorites: Morning Runs, Bob's Burgers, concerts, record stores, Tyler the Creator, and Cafe Paradiso

**Rawan El-Bawab | Chief Digital Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Rawan is a senior studying Computer Science + Advertising with a minor in Statistics. As Chief Digital Officer, Rawan oversees AAF’s digital presence through properly updated and enhancing the website for current and prospective members. Outside of AAF, Rawan is a social media assistant for the Illini Union Marketing team and you can typically either find her at the ARC/CRCE or in a coffee shop on campus.
Favorites: making Spotify playlists, studying Arabic, bouldering, bright colors, coffee coffee coffee, Olivia Dean, Instagram, curly-hair TikTok, zumba classes

**Lauren Kissane | Chief Fundraising Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Lauren is a senior majoring in Advertising with a minor in Business. As the Chief Fundraising Officer of the American Advertising Federation, she leads events to support the organization by planning and overseeing fundraising activities that provide resources for events and opportunities for members. Her role focuses on ensuring AAF has the means to thrive while fostering a strong sense of community and involvement within the chapter. Outside of AAF, Lauren enjoys working out, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends.
Favorites: Taylor Swift, Sushi, Halloween, Musicals, Coffee, Anything Pink

**Edelynn Zaripova | Chief Member Experience Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Edelynn is junior studying Advertising with minors in Informatics and Critical Film Production. As Chief Member Experience Officer, Edelynn ensures that all members are registered and accounted for, while also organizing mentor/mentee events. Outside of AAF, Edelynn is a part of the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Campus Honors Program, and loves running, listening to the music, and hanging out with loved ones!
Favorites: Everest card game, Donnie Darko, No Country for Old Men, Radiohead, The Killers

**Cara Choi | Chief Social Media Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Cara is a junior studying Advertising with a minor in Business and Public Relations. As Chief Social Media Officer, Cara manages the Instagram and makes sures it adheres to the values and activities of AAF by posting regularly and sticking to a media plan. Outside of AAF, Cara is a social media intern for the D2 Club Hockey Team and she enjoys working out, shopping with friends, and watching Formula 1!
Favorites: navy blue, McLaren, Lando Norris winning races, matcha, yogurt bowls with adequate amount of toppings, hitting back day, 70 degree weather.

Sonia Gutkowski | Chief Diversity Officer

Pronouns: She/Her

Sonia is a senior studying advertising. As Chief Diversity Officer, Sonia assists with overseeing applicants for MPMS and MAIP, connecting students with diverse opportunities to jumpstart their career. She is also responsible for helping to strengthen inclusivity and advocacy within the AAF community. Outside of AAF, Sonia loves to spend time with her friends and family, explore nature, and listen to music.

Favorites: Mario Kart, making Spotify playlists, arts & crafts, sunsets, Costco taquitos, traveling, psychedelic rock music, South Park, sushi, waterfall hikes, Guitar Hero 3, American Horror Story

**Karys Boeriu | Chief Industry Engagement Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Karys is a sophomore studying Advertising with a minor in Anthropology. As Chief Industry Engagement Officer, Karys organizes and promotes AAF-wide speaker, panel, and professional development events, connects members to internships and career opportunities, maintains strong alumni relations, and helps build our AAF network. Outside of AAF, you'll find Karys traveling to visit family in Europe, photographing every sunset, reading on rainy days, and checking out Chicago bookstores with friends.
Favorites: Speaking German and Romanian, rock-climbing, Fleetwood Mac, Techtember, Tennis Grandslams, sparkling water.

**Eduardo Quintana | Chief Operations Officer**
Pronouns: He/Him
Eduardo is a senior studying Advertising & Psychology with a minor in Informatics. As Chief Operations Officer, Eduardo manages the agency meeting logistics and ensures every agency has a place to meet. Outside of AAF, Eduardo is a Marketing and Project Management intern at OCEM and enjoys going on walks and having movie nights with friends.
Favorites: Netflix, Dunkin', Canes, Hunger Games, La La land

**Caroline Pulford | Chief Social Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Caroline is a senior studying Advertising with a minor in Informatics. As Chief Social Officer, Caroline organizes AAF’s bonding events like Barn Dance, Semi-Formal, and other fun opportunities for members to connect and build relationships.
Favorites: Outside of AAF, Caroline works at ArtMart and is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She loves long walks around campus with friends, grabbing sushi at Sakanaya on Green Street, and taking pilates classes at a local studio!

**Emily Gonzalez | Chief Community Engagement Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Emily is a senior studying Advertising with a minor in Informatics. As Chief Community Engagement Officer, Emily strengthens connections between AAF Illinois and the C-U community through events, initiatives, and storytelling that foster collaboration and belonging. Outside of AAF, Emily is Director of Special Events for the Illini Union Board and Social Media Intern for the Illinois Advertising Department. She enjoys swimming, yoga, reading thrillers, and writing poems and short stories.
Favorites: Cows, astanga yoga, music/billboard stats, taking pictures of my cats, Peanut M&Ms, avocados

**Miguel Mora | Chief Financial Officer**
Pronouns: He/Him
Miguel is a senior studying Advertising with minors in Anthropology and Teaching English as a Second Language. As Chief Financial Officer position, Miguel monitors and maintains AAF accounts to ensure AAF can function at the highest tier. Outside of AAF, Miguel runs and works out has recently started cycling.
Favorites: KCPA, speaking Spanish, oatmeal, clothing, photography

**Antonia Hon | Chief Intelligence Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Antonia is a junior studying Advertising with a minor in Computer Science. As Chief Intelligence Officer, she is responsible for tracking chapter trends and providing insights that support chapter growth, as well as offering academic/industry resources to members. Outside of AAF, Antonia enjoys playing Hay Day, baking bread, and spending time with friends.

Favorites: Chicken nuggets, drawing, crossword puzzles, watching YT, matcha ice cream, long walks

**Reis Glover | Chief Outreach Officer**
Pronouns: She/Her
Reis is a senior studying Advertising with minors in Informatics and Public Relations. As Chief Outreach Officer, I think of creative and fun ways to gather prospective members and bring them into the fun and amazing world that is AAF, I consistently track membership retention and find new ways to recruit! Outside of AAF, I am a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated and I also am in Real Estate School to get my brokers license! You will always find me at Siebel Center of Design working and in Tropical Smoothie Cafe picking up a Blimey Limey!
Favorites: coloring, binge watching rom-coms, she is a beauty maintenance queen so doing her nails, eyelashes, and eyebrows; ordering late night Insomnia Cookie and shopping non-stop!

Agency Executives

**Neive McInerney | AdBuzz President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Neive is a senior studying Advertising with a minor in Business. As AdBuzz President, Neive is responsible for creating and maintaining a space where members can learn about public relations through experience with real-world clients. Outside of AAF, Neive enjoys working out, spending quality time with friends, exploring campus, and taking pictures of her cat.
Favorites: Crafting Instagram stories, finding new music, keeping up with pop culture, trying new restaurants, photography

**Amy Choi | AdLab Vice President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Amy is a junior studying Advertising with a minor in Business. As AdLab Vice President, Amy helps members strengthen their portfolios by teaching Adobe applications and guiding them through creative projects. Outside of AAF, Amy is an Entrepreneurial Assistant for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, and she enjoys going on late-night walks around campus!
Favorites: creating Pinterest boards, trying new drinks, winter, rainy weather, napping, long walks, plushies

**Sarah Sepahdari | Build-It President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Sarah is a sophomore studying Advertising with a minor in Global Markets & Society. As Build-it President, Sarah ensures that teams remain focused and on track, guiding them from initial ideas to finalized, polished pop-up shops. Outside of AAF, Sarah serves as an ambassador for a few programs and enjoys staying active in all aspects of life. On sunny days, you’ll find her outdoors, but otherwise she loves trying new recipes and planning her next trip.
Favorites: collecting records, supporting her favorite teams, lifting, exploring museums, playing the piano and electric guitar, hiking, finding new music, tea, baking, traveling, and her digital camera.

**Lily Dahlborn | Carousel President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Lily is a senior studying Communications with a minor in Public Relations, Media and Advertising. As President of Carousel, Lily leads the team in creating meaningful sponsor social media content while guiding members through workshops that build personal and professional skills. Outside of AAF, Lily is a Social Media Assistant for the Illini Union Bookstore Marketing team, Marketing Manager for Illini Media Company, involved in Her Campus and Alpha Delta Pi, and she enjoys working on social media projects, traveling, and spending time with friends.
Favorites: shopping, coffee shops, planning trips, going to concerts, pop music, social media, and trying new restaurants.

**Rhia Thakkar | CTRL+V Vice President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Rhia is a junior studying Advertising with a minor in Business. As CTRL+V Vice President, Rhia helps lead CTRL+V meetings, teach members valuable skills in video production, and oversee client teams while communicating with local clients. Outside of AAF, Rhia enjoys exploring new coffee shops, going on walks, and watching documentaries with friends.
Favorites: Strawberry matcha, Friends and HIMYM, Netflix crime documentaries, the NBA

**Brooklynn Hubbard | Hyperlink President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Brooklynn is a sophomore studying Advertising with a minor in Business. As the Hyperlink President, Brooklynn leads members in producing creative work that upholds AAF's brand image and shares updates on agencies and the organization as a whole. Outside of AAF, Brooklynn works for Campus Recreation, and loves going on scenic walks around campus, meal prepping for the week, and watching movies with her roommates.
Favorites: Brew Lab, Clairo, volleyball, rock climbing, Letterboxd, making Pinterest Boards, thrifting, Red Bull Strawberry-Apricot

**Lily Garski | Midnight Oil President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Lily is a senior studying Advertising with a minor in Communications. As Midnight Oil President, Lily leads weekly agency meetings with Midnight Oil Account Director, Cooper Anderson. Lily oversees the production and collaboration within three full-service agency teams for the premier AAF Illinois agency. Outside of AAF, Lily is a member of the Delta Zeta sorority and enjoys reading, going to cycling classes at the arc, and trying new coffee shops with friends.
Favorites: Clairo, Espresso Royale, Caffe Paradiso, Dachshunds, The Bear, Gilmore Girls, Baking, Thrifting, Book stores, Live music, Cycling, Running

**Ruby Checke | OTH Account Director**
Pronouns: She/Her
Ruby is a junior studying Advertising with a minor in Business and Spanish. As OTH Account Director, she is responsible for managing client relations and ensuring smooth communication between clients and teams. Additionally, she oversees team progress to make sure projects stay on track and are completed successfully. Outside of AAF, she enjoys socializing with friends, thrifting, and playing spike-ball on the Quad.
Favorites: Concerts, Chicken Pho, Walking Trails, Fleetwood Mac, Goodreads

**Kara Yoo | NSAC President**
Pronouns: She/Her
Kara is a senior studying Advertising with a minor in Art + Design. As NSAC President, Kara oversees the National Student Advertising Competition campaign for the University of Illinois team as well as the agency's operations. Outside of AAF, Kara enjoys freelance photography and finding new inspiration for creative advertising and graphic design.
Favorites: Navy blue, sushi, landscape photography, rating restaurants on Beli, Aritzia, Adidas, Reddit, Survivor, Squid Game, ice cold water

**Jacklynn Cartwright | NSAC Creative Director**
Pronouns: She/Her
Jacklynn is a senior studying Advertising with a minor in Art + Design. As the Creative Director, Jacklynn guides the creative process and oversees the production of finalized assets for submission to the National Student Advertising Competition. Outside of AAF, Jacklynn is a Marketing and Communications Intern at The Career Center and she enjoys painting, throwing pottery, and trivia!
Favorites: cooking, Murphy’s, woodworking, bespoke art, green, earl gray, the Arboretum

**Amanda Barry | AdBuzz Account Director**
Pronouns: She/Her
Amanda is a senior studying Advertising and Communications with a minor in public relations. As Account Director, Amanda serves as the primary point of contact for AdBuzz's clients. She provides teams with strategic guidance based on clients' business goals, challenges, and brand visions. Outside of AAF, Amanda is a multimedia intern at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and loves traveling, singing, and going on adventures with friends.
Favorites: Mac Miller, Mo's Burritos, Autumn, Live Music, Cats, Goodreads

**Kyle Ehrenhaft | ADVenture President**
Pronouns: He/Him
Kyle is a senior studying Advertising. As Adventure President, Kyle leads agency meetings to help members express their creative ideas, as well as enhance their advertising skills. Outside of AAF, you can find Kyle working out at the ARC or playing soccer with friends.
Favorites: playing/watching soccer, tattoos, and being a giant comic book nerd.

Grace Philip | Build-It Strategy Director

Pronouns: She/Her

Grace is a senior studying Advertising and Business. As Strategy Director of Build-It, Grace oversees agency teams, research, insights, and brand strategy, guiding the development of brand architecture and ultimately leading the creation of a tangible product and pop-up experience. Outside of AAF, Grace is involved in Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and she loves to spend quality time with friends, attend concerts, exercise, and learn new things.

Favorites: Shopping, Coffee, Just Bee Acai, Sculpt Yoga, House Music, Traveling