University of Maryland Panhellenic Association

VP Public Relations - Emily Kaplan

E-mail: emilykaplan3@gmail.com

Major: Communication - Public Relations

Year: Junior

Hometown: Westchester, NY

Reason for joining PHA exec: to gain more public relations experience, to get more involved in the PHA community

Term goals: improve the PHA Web site, hold annual PHA Alumnae Gala, plan initiatives and events to help promote the positive aspects of our community, create promotional materials, establish a positive relationship with the Diamondback.

Position Description: The VP Public Relations is responsible for all marketing and communications related to the Panhellenic Association. This includes marketing community events, developing strategies for increasing awareness of the PHA on campus, and creating promotional items such as T-shirts, pens, sweatshirts, etc. She oversees the PR Cabinet which is comprised of an Assistant VP, the Columns editor, and a Webmaster. Finally, she is responsible for approving all PR t-shirt designs from the chapters.

More about Emily...

Favorite part of Greek Week: olympics on the row relay race

Favorite movie quote: "I figure life's a gift and I don't intend on wasting it. You don't know what hand you're gonna get dealt next. You learn to take life as it comes at you... to make each day count." -- Titanic

Favorite place to shop: Forever21! and flea markets

Favorite junk food: White Castle burgers

Favorite city: NYC

If she were a fruit, she would be a: raspberry

If I were a TV character, I would be: Jack Bauer

Best sorority moment: getting my bid