2026-27 Executive Board

CHAPTER PRESIDENT: Lana Peters

Area of study: Major in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Organizational Communication, Minor in PR and Advertising, Certificate in Human Resources Management

Year: Junior

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I joined PRSSA to gain real-world insight into the PR industry, grow as a preprofessional, and strengthen my leadership skills. My favorite part of the organization is, without a doubt, the incredible community I’ve found within this group of people.

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

As Chapter President, I’m most excited to introduce more hands-on and creative programming that helps members feel prepared for both the PR industry and college life in general. I want to offer workshops focused on the basics of public relations, professional development and everyday skills like networking, interviewing and resume building.

What are some of your recent resume entries?

Community Relations Intern for the City of Hilliard and serving as the Event Planner for the 2026 Scripps PRSSA Bateman Team.

What is something important to know about you?

I’m passionate about community service and care deeply about making a positive impact on those around me.

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

In 10 years, I would like to see myself in a fulfilling, mission-driven career where I can use communications to support organizations that are making a positive impact in their communities.

Favorite spot on OU campus?

Emeriti Park!

Instagram: @lanapeters26

Executive Vice President: Ella Neighborgall

Area of study: Major: Communication Studies Minor: PR & Advertising

Year: Senior

Hometown: Centerburg, Ohio

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I joined PRSSA to learn more about the PR and advertising industry, but I love PRSSA because of the community it’s given me and the people I’ve met through our chapter.

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

I am excited to connect new professionals to members of our chapter and hopefully help new members finds place of community!

What are some of your recent resume entries?

My position as a Marketing Intern with Georgia Boot, a member of Rocky Brands Inc.!

What is something important to know about you?

I love a schedule.

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

I would love to be able to say that I’ve found my niche in the Coms/PR & Advertising space.

Favorite spot on OU campus?

College Green!

Instagram: @ella_.neighborgall

Area of study: Major – Journalism: Strategic Communication, Minor – Marketing

Year: Junior

Hometown: Pickerington, OH

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I joined PRSSA because I wanted to network with professionals, learn more about different specializations of PR, build my resume before graduation and meet more people. My favorite part is talking with professionals and also networking with current PR students at OU that will most likely be good connections to have as we all step out into future careers.

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

I am excited to bring welcoming energy to all incoming freshman and new members! I hope to be a source of support and encouragement for all people involved in PRSSA!

What are some of your recent resume entries?

Internship – Ohio Secretary of State (External Affairs Division), PRSSA – VP of Member Relations, SPJ – Freshman Liasion

What is something important to know about you?

I love to talk to people and will yap forever.

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

Being content in my career progression, personal life and socially!

Favorite spot on OU campus?

College Green!

Instagram: @gracie_wils37

Vice President of Finance: Ella Moler

Area of study: Journalism (Strategic Communications) major as well as in Ohio Honors Program

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Germantown, Ohio

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I joined PRSSA to see if PR was something I would be interested in pursuing after graduation. My favorite part of this organization is going on networking trips with some of my closest friends while meeting PR professionals. Networking trips help me visualize my future and see myself living and working in the cities we visit.

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

I’m most excited to host exciting fundraisers for the chapter as VP of Finance.

What are some of your recent resume entries?

I recently Studied Abroad in Scotland. I also write for the entertainment section of The Post.

What is something important to know about you?

I love all things pop culture and I love writing about it. That is why PR is a perfect fit for me!

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

I would love to have traveled a lot in the next 10 years.

Favorite spot on OU campus?

Wolfe Garden

Instagram: @ella.moler

Vice president Of External Relations: Leah Swatzel

Area of study: Communication Studies major with a certificate in Appalachian studies.

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Athens, OH

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I joined PRSSA to be part of a community of students who are passionate about PR and support their peers as they develop important skills for the industry.

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

I’m excited to establish meaningful connections between our Scripps chapter and the PRSA members, effectively bridging the gap between students and professionals.

What are some of your recent resume entries?

Student Office Assistant (managing front desk communication and developing necessary customer service skills), Presidents List Spring 2026, Employed as a Student editor on a professor’s book.

What is something important to know about you?

My Appalachian upbringing has shaped the way I understand community and increased my passion for expanding academic and professional opportunities within the region.

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

I hope to be making a significant, positive impact on my community through my job and social network.

Favorite spot on OU campus?

The bike trail along the river

Instagram: @leah_swatzel

Area of study: Majors in Journalism Strategic Communications and Political Science

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I joined Scripps PRSSA because I wanted to learn more about PR and get hands on experience of the professional world. My favorite thing about this organization so far is the community of people and the learning opportunities we get with networking trips and conferences!

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

Right now, I am most excited for the release of our Summer PR success and our networking trip this upcoming fall! As Vice President of PR, I hope to showcase my leadership and editorial skills while also helping to cultivate a great community in our chapter.

What are some of your recent resume entries?

I was just a J-crew camp counselor for Ohio University’s High School Journalism Workshop!

What is something important to know about you?

I love to crack jokes and love a good deep dive!

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

I would love to be living in a big city and working in a successful career! I’d also love to expand my baseball hat collection

Favorite spot on OU campus?

The Hocking River!

Instagram: @alessiaklando

Vice President of Digital Communications: Allie Green

Area of study: Marketing, Minor in Business Analytics, Public Relations and Advertising.

Year: Senior

Hometown: Marysville, OH.

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I really wanted to connect with others who had similar interests. This organization has allowed me to have so many great experiences, such as networking opportunities, trips, conferences and more!

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

I’m super excited to test out new ways to grow our audience and reach through our social media platforms.

What are some of your recent resume entries?

Recently got a job working with Red Bull as a student Marketeer!

What is something important to know about you?

How important my dog (Lou) is to me ☺️

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

I would like to be living in another state. Hopefully, I will have traveled a lot. I would love to work at an agency and gain a ton of experience!

Favorite spot on OU campus?

You can catch me at Front Room (especially the outside area on nice days).

Instagram: @allie.green4

Vice President of Social Affairs:
Chloe Smith

Area of study: Journalism: Strategic Communications w/ Certificate in Social Media

Year: Junior

Hometown: Norwalk, OH

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I joined PRSSA to learn more about my future career field and to make friends! My favorite part of it is just that – I’ve made lifelong friends and have built connections and have had opportunities to participate in things that will help greatly in my future career!

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

I hope to create fun and welcoming event spaces to bring our members closer together!

What are some of your recent resume entries?

I’m doing an internship with Blooming Lillies in Norwalk!

What is something important to know about you?

I love to travel!

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

I’d like to live in a big city!

Favorite spot on OU campus?

Emiriti Park

Instagram: @chloesmith.5

Vice President OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION: Pamela Johnson

Area of study: Journalism: Strategic Communications with a related area in Visual Communications

Year: Senior

Hometown: Steubenville, Ohio

Why did you join Scripps PRSSA, and what is your favorite thing about the organization?

I joined PRSSA to gain a better connection with professionals as well as a better understanding of the depths of the PR field. My favorite part of the organization is that it has opened me up too many new opportunities that have significantly helped build my confidence professionally and socially. I also love the people I get to be around; it helps build a friendly and comfortable environment to work in.

What are you most excited to bring to the chapter this year through your position on the executive board?

I am excited to bring new, fun merch ideas that will hopefully spread the word about our chapter on campus. I am also hoping to get more people involved in the creative side of things, specifically through Pub Committee. Overall, I am very excited to bring the creative skills I have learned in my three years at Ohio University to help our chapter grow.

What are some of your recent resume entries?

I am an intern at the Jefferson County Educational Service Center, where I work on a series of educational and creative-related tasks. I was also a member of the design team for Thread Magazine at Ohio University.

What is something important to know about you?

I consider myself extremely detail oriented and I care deeply about how my work not only affects me, but the people I am working with and for.

What is one thing you would like to see yourself accomplish in 10 years?

I would like to become an editorial designer, in London, England.

Favorite spot on OU campus?

My favorite spot on OU’s campus is Court Street Coffee or Alden Library.

Instagram: @pamelarjohnson15