State of State 2021-2022 Executive Board
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Matthew McHugh Matt is a junior majoring in Biobehavioral Health (BBH) major from Horsham, PA. - Matt was previously on the Content Committee his first year, and formerly the Operations Director his second year, working to oversee the setup of the Spring Conference. On campus, beyond State of State, he's a Penn State Lion Ambassador and is involved in Student Philanthropy Network. - Some of Matt's hobbies include: reading, watching television, writing, and editing videos. Matt also runs a podcast with his friends! You can contact Matt at executive.stateofstate@gmail.com. |
INTERNAL DIRECTOR
Julia Jakuboski Julia is a sophomore majoring in Political Science with a double minor in Economics and Middle Eastern Studies. She is from Washington, D.C. - Julia was previously on the Community Engagement Committee her first year. On campus, Julia is involved in her sorority ADPI, College Democrats, and Triota. - Some of Julia’s hobbies include: photography, shopping, hiking, skiing, and traveling. You can contact Julia at internal.stateofstate@gmail.com. |
CONTENT DIRECTOR
Emily Harris Emily is a junior at Penn State majoring in English and Political Science. She is from Bellefonte, PA. - She's been a member of State of State since her freshman year. She was in the Content committee and was a member of Content for two years before applying to become a director. She has a passion for creating the speeches we present at our conference and working with others. - On campus, Emily is part of both the Schreyer Honors College and Paterno Fellows. She also works as a Peer Writing Tutor on campus to help students with written assignments and give workshops to classes. Some of Emily's hobbies include: writing, reading, drawing, hand-lettering, embroidery, baking, and fitness!.You can contact Emily at content.stateofstate@gmail.com. 
PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR
Stephanie Fleitz Steph is a junior majoring in Finance and is from Thornton, PA. - As a member of the 2019-20 Community Engagement Committee, she helped organize and staff our Fall Conference and various outreach events throughout the year. Steph is a member of Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity and the Family Relations Chair for THON Rules and Regulations Committee. - Some of Steph's hobbies include: running, photography, cooking, and hiking. You can contact Steph at partnerships.stateofstate@gmail.com 
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Kee Won Hahn Kee Won is a junior majoring and getting his master in Accounting and minoring in Spanish. He is from Long Island, NY. - Kee Won has been part of the Marketing Committee since 2019. He oversees all social media accounts and other public content State of State releases. At Penn State, Kee Won is part of MPSA, Ascend, and the Accounting Society. - In his free time, Kee Won loves to workout, cook, and taking/editing photos and videos. You can contact Kee Won atpr.stateofstate@gmail.com. |
CONTENT DIRECTOR
JOSEPH CRUZ Joe is a senior majoring International Politics major with a Minor in Security Risk Analysis. He is from Charlotte, North Carolina. - Joe has been a part of State of State since his sophomore year on the Content Committee. The latter of the two years, he has served as Content Director, a position he now shares with Emily Harris. On campus, Joe is involved in College Independents and National Security Club - Some of Joe's hobbies include: political research, reading books, hiking, and exploring music! You can contact Joe at content.stateofstate@gmail.com. 
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Courtney Vandergrift Courtney is a senior majoring in Public Relations, Sociology, and Business. She is from Lumberton, NJ. - Courtney’s first year in State of State was her sophomore year. She was on the Public Relations Committee, and then became the partnership director the following year. At Penn State, Courtney is part of Pi Beta Phi. - Courtney loves to cook, bake, listen to music, and traveling. You can contact Courtney at engagement.stateofstate@gmail.com |
