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Conference Committee
Mauren Kunz
Kirsten Anderson Swenson
Adam Denison
Kate Bugher
The 2006 PRSSA National Conference Committee is from Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mauren Kunz
Mauren Kunz is a senior at Brigham Young University, pursuing a degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. She will graduate in December 2006, at which time she hopes to work in corporate PR. As a three year member of PRSSA, she is excited about the opportunity to serve as the Logistics Director for the PRSSA 2006 National Conference. Her experience as a travel coordinator at BYU has prepared her for this position, dealing with details and travel arrangements. She has participated in various internships by completing work for Thanksgiving Point (nonprofit), Health Equity (corporate healthcare) and Alan Taylor Communications (agency) in New York City. Mauren has also served in Bradley Public Relations as both an account executive and account member. Accounts have included Provo FroYo, a local frozen yogurt shop; Coney's Frozen Custard, a local restaurant; and the American Red Cross. As account executive for the American Red Cross, Mauren led a team of students to a successful semester by carrying out a fundraising event, designing a Disaster Relief Video, distributing various press releases and creating a pro-bono advertisement that appeared in various local papers. Mauren loves public relations and the interaction it provides her with people of various backgrounds and cultures. She also enjoys working with the media and students throughout the nation. In her spare time, Mauren enjoys reading, cooking, watching movies, playing games and entertaining friends.
Kate Bugher
Kate Bugher is the Programs Director for the 2006 PRSSA National Conference. Kate is currently a junior at BYU where she is majoring in Public Relations and working on her business management minor. Upon graduation, Kate hopes to work in the non-profit sector anywhere along the West Coast. Kate has been actively involved with PRSSA for the past two years. In addition to PRSSA, Kate is a member of BYU's Marketing Association and Bradley Public Relations where she worked for Coney's Frozen Custard, a local restaurant. Here she assisted in the integration of a new education reading program, providing gift certificates for elementary school students who meet book reading requirements. Aside from Coney's, Kate has also worked for BYU, Nordstrom, and Macy's. She has also been an active volunteer for the Red Cross, Unicef and Kiwanis. In her spare time, Kate likes eating sushi, going to concerts (as she has already been to over 300), rock climbing, traveling and photography.
Adam Denison
Adam Denison is the Communications Director for the 2006 National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a junior from Louisiana, pursuing a degree in public relations from Brigham Young University. Currently, Adam works as an intern for PilmerPR in Utah. His responsibilities include pitching news stories, public relations research and press coverage. PilmerPR gives Adam the opportunity to network with a variety of professionals. Adam has also served as a reporter for BYU's student newspaper, The Daily Universe. Adam is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and had the opportunity to spend time in China while working for a consulting firm based in Hampton, Va. In addition to his internship, Adam also teaches Chinese. In his spare time, Adam enjoys playing golf, racquetball, fishing and movies. He hopes to one day work in the non-profit sector of public relations.
Kirsten Anderson Swenson
Kirsten Swenson is the Logistics Director for the 2006 National Conference and is a native of Dallas, Texas. She is a junior at Brigham Young University majoring in public relations with a minor in business and hopes to work in corporate PR after graduation in April 2008. Her experiences in leadership positions throughout her life, combined with her desire to help other students advance in their career path, make Kirsten an excellent candidate for the position of Logistics Director. She enjoys planning, communicating, working with management and building relationships. She looks forward to working with clients and companies to both solve problems and prevent them. Kirsten currently works as a teaching assistant for an introductory public relations class and enjoys the interaction with the eager new students. She also mentors children from a local elementary school through BYU’s Marriott School of Management mentor program and has served in various management positions at an after-school program for children. In her spare time, Kirsten likes to watch sports, especially basketball. She also likes to swim, dance, go to the movies, bake cookies and be with friends.
Photos by Brian J. Conley; Editing by James Meyer
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