FACULTY ADVISOR

Prof. Ken Sereno

Dr. Sereno received his doctorate in communication studies from the University of Washington. He specializes in communication theory, persuasion and interpersonal communication. He has published numerous articles on persuasion and interpersonal communiction. He also is the co-author and co-editor of four books. He has directed 33 Ph.D. dissertations. He teaches courses in communication theory, persuasion, and interpersonal communication. He has received numerous teaching awards. He is the Founder and Faculty Advisor for the major Communication undergraduate student organization: Annenberg Student Communication Association (ASCA).

PRESIDENT

Will Castro

Major: Communication
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010
Career Interests: I'd love to be a Talent Agent in L.A.
Fun Fact: I used to be a swimmer for USC.

VICE PRESIDENT

Erica Gozali

Major: Communication with a minor in Business Administration
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010
Career Interests: Business, Law, PR
Fun Fact: I lived in Hong Kong for 10 years!

SECRETARY

Diana Smith

Major: Communication, with a minor in Advertising
Expected Graduation Date: May 2012
Career Interests: Plans to go into advertising or communication consulting.
Fun Fact: My hometown is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the show The Office is set.

TREASURER

Renee Radia

Major: Communication, with a minor in Music Industry
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010
Career Interests: Music Industry
Fun Fact: I am addicted to Red Bull!

EXTERNAL RELATIONS CHAIR

Michael Bellings

Major: Communication
Expected Graduation Date: May 2011
Career Interests: I'd like to be a sports broadcaster or marketing specialist.
Fun Fact: I'm a certified scuba diver and have dived around the world.

PUBLIC RELATIONS CO-CHAIR

Katie Cross

Major: Communication
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010
Career Interests: I would like to pursue a career in public relations and/or advertising. Hopefully, in a major Los Angeles or New York City firm.
Fun Fact: I am a huge Los Angeles Lakers fan!

PUBLIC RELATIONS CO-CHAIR

Anjali Gill

HOSPITALITY CHAIR

Eric Lavis

OUTREACH DIRECTOR

Annie Huang

Major: Communication
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010
Career Interests: Entertainment, Marketing, Fashion, Law
Fun Fact: I deal cards with my left hand.

WEBMASTER

Eric Dressler

Major: Communication
Expected Graduation Date: May 2011
Career Interests: My childhood dream is to work for Disney, and I would love to combine that with my current interest in Marketing.
Fun Fact: I'm a citizen of both Italy and the US.

HISTORIAN

Jamie Vargas

Major: Broadcast Journalism
Expected Graduation Date: May 2010
Career Interests: I am interested in Sports or Entertainment reporting, or working more behind the scenes in either of those industries.