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The 2020-2021 AMA Executive Board
Humbly presenting to you, the Executive Board for the 2020 - 2021 Academic year! We strive to help our members excel and reach a level of professionalism that will give them an edge as they prepare to enter the marketing world.
Our Team
Isaac Lee
President
Hi my name is Isaac Lee and I will be going into my Senior Year at California State University, Long Beach majoring in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Some of my hobbies and interest include powerlifting, eating, sleeping, and hanging out with my friends. I love to meet new people so please feel free to reach out to me whether its question about marketing to even talking about our favorite work out. Looking forward to serving you all as the president. Let's have an AMAzing school year!
Hi my name is Isaac Lee and I will be going into my Senior Year at California State University, Long Beach majoring in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Some of my hobbies and interest include powerlifting, eating, sleeping, and hanging out with my friends. I love to meet new people so please feel free to reach out to me whether its question about marketing to even talking about our favorite work out. Looking forward to serving you all as the president. Let's have an AMAzing school year!
Brisa Martinez
Vice President of Internal Affairs
Senior
Major: Business Marketing
I joined AMA back in 2018, and it's felt like home ever since. I became an Ambassador for AMA ,then Director of Membership, and now I am Internal Vice President of AMA. Being a part of this organization has been the highlight of my college experience. It's within this organization where I was able to learn more about myself and grow into the person I aspired to be.
When I'm not doing AMA related activities, you'll catch me drinking a cold brew, making Tye dye t-shirts, roller skating, or playing with my dachshund Frank.
Senior
Major: Business Marketing
I joined AMA back in 2018, and it's felt like home ever since. I became an Ambassador for AMA ,then Director of Membership, and now I am Internal Vice President of AMA. Being a part of this organization has been the highlight of my college experience. It's within this organization where I was able to learn more about myself and grow into the person I aspired to be.
When I'm not doing AMA related activities, you'll catch me drinking a cold brew, making Tye dye t-shirts, roller skating, or playing with my dachshund Frank.
Alex Gomez
Vice President of External Affairs
Major: Marketing
Year: Senior
Fun Fact: I love to travel and one of my goals is to go to every National Park in the U.S
Major: Marketing
Year: Senior
Fun Fact: I love to travel and one of my goals is to go to every National Park in the U.S
Tania Soto
Director of Corporate Relations
Marketing, Junior
A dreamer from East-Los College trying to make it in the real world whilst writing her happy ever after .
Fitness Enthusiast, 1st Gen, youngest of 3
“The friend that tries to introduce you to everyone”
Marketing, Junior
A dreamer from East-Los College trying to make it in the real world whilst writing her happy ever after .
Fitness Enthusiast, 1st Gen, youngest of 3
“The friend that tries to introduce you to everyone”
Thomas Erling
Director of Corporate Relations
I am a senior majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. I love being active and competitive and some of my favorite sports are biking, swimming and hiking. Marketing for me allows me to chase my goals of increasing sales for companies through strategic and creative branding.
I am a senior majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. I love being active and competitive and some of my favorite sports are biking, swimming and hiking. Marketing for me allows me to chase my goals of increasing sales for companies through strategic and creative branding.
Bao Tran
Art Director
With a strong passion for visual creativity and effective brand building strategies. Bao specializes in designing software such as Adobe Creatives, Webflow, and participated in many projects to develop marketing skills. With a creative mindset and strong belief in the power of teamwork, Bao with AMA team continues running the organization provides students mentorship and real-world experiences before graduating. He is also a music lover who spent much time going to concerts and playing music.
Graphic Design, 2021
Fun facts: He left his sandwich in his office since March but couldn’t come there to get it. Yes! It’s still there!
With a strong passion for visual creativity and effective brand building strategies. Bao specializes in designing software such as Adobe Creatives, Webflow, and participated in many projects to develop marketing skills. With a creative mindset and strong belief in the power of teamwork, Bao with AMA team continues running the organization provides students mentorship and real-world experiences before graduating. He is also a music lover who spent much time going to concerts and playing music.
Graphic Design, 2021
Fun facts: He left his sandwich in his office since March but couldn’t come there to get it. Yes! It’s still there!
Maria Rivera
Social Media Coordinator
Hi everyone my name is Maria Rivera, serving as AMA's Social Media Coordinator for the 2020/2021 academic year. I am a fourth-year business student with an emphasis in Marketing. After graduation, I aspire to be a Digital Strategist within the beauty/fashion and lifestyle industry. As I approach my last few months at California State University, Long Beach my goal is to make every moment count and make the best of my remaining year as an undergrad -- which before AMA I felt like I was not doing. I am thrilled to be given this opportunity to serve on AMA's Executive Board to continue to grow professionally while also facilitating the professional growth of our members. I am looking forward to working with the team and showing what our AMA chapter has to offer!
Hi everyone my name is Maria Rivera, serving as AMA's Social Media Coordinator for the 2020/2021 academic year. I am a fourth-year business student with an emphasis in Marketing. After graduation, I aspire to be a Digital Strategist within the beauty/fashion and lifestyle industry. As I approach my last few months at California State University, Long Beach my goal is to make every moment count and make the best of my remaining year as an undergrad -- which before AMA I felt like I was not doing. I am thrilled to be given this opportunity to serve on AMA's Executive Board to continue to grow professionally while also facilitating the professional growth of our members. I am looking forward to working with the team and showing what our AMA chapter has to offer!
Eric Pak
Director of Creative Affairs
Senior
BFA Graphic Design w/ a minor in marketing
Hello everyone! As Director of Creative Affairs, I over see all creative projects that go through AMA. I make sure that all content is the best it can be for you! I am extremely excited to show what we have for AMA this academic year.
I am based in San Diego, and you can probably catch me at the beach, eating a taco, and/or playing with a dog/volleyball.
Senior
BFA Graphic Design w/ a minor in marketing
Hello everyone! As Director of Creative Affairs, I over see all creative projects that go through AMA. I make sure that all content is the best it can be for you! I am extremely excited to show what we have for AMA this academic year.
I am based in San Diego, and you can probably catch me at the beach, eating a taco, and/or playing with a dog/volleyball.
Kanika Tuon
Director of Finance
-grew up in Cypress & Long Beach, CA
-developed a passion for entrepreneurship after growing up in a family business
-senior majoring in marketing & finance
-love to hike & one of my goals is to travel the world
-grew up in Cypress & Long Beach, CA
-developed a passion for entrepreneurship after growing up in a family business
-senior majoring in marketing & finance
-love to hike & one of my goals is to travel the world
Josh Knegt
Director of Fundraising
My name is Josh Knegt. Many know me as the crazy guy who puts ketchup on his macaroni. I am a
proud CSULB senior, soon-to-be alumni. South OC is my stomping ground where you can often find me
surfing and lounging at the local beaches (social distancing of course). When I have spare time, I enjoy
weekend trips to find hidden gems like hiking spots and trendy restaurants. On a more serious note, I
hope to get involved in both the creative and analytical sides of marketing. Marketing strategy
fascinates me. I want to help place firms in stronger positions using marketing data and eventually lead
teams as a manager. Depending on how things go, I may even start my own business someday.
Major: Marketing
My name is Josh Knegt. Many know me as the crazy guy who puts ketchup on his macaroni. I am a
proud CSULB senior, soon-to-be alumni. South OC is my stomping ground where you can often find me
surfing and lounging at the local beaches (social distancing of course). When I have spare time, I enjoy
weekend trips to find hidden gems like hiking spots and trendy restaurants. On a more serious note, I
hope to get involved in both the creative and analytical sides of marketing. Marketing strategy
fascinates me. I want to help place firms in stronger positions using marketing data and eventually lead
teams as a manager. Depending on how things go, I may even start my own business someday.
Major: Marketing
Lizzy Martinez
Director of Sponsorships
I am a third-year pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing with a minor in Event Planning Management. I would love a career in either experiential marketing or digital marketing. I have a passion for being creative, whether that is through journaling or creating videos for my YouTube channel. I create content on my lifestyle and college life. A fun fact about me is that I've never broken a bone! *knock on wood*
I am a third-year pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing with a minor in Event Planning Management. I would love a career in either experiential marketing or digital marketing. I have a passion for being creative, whether that is through journaling or creating videos for my YouTube channel. I create content on my lifestyle and college life. A fun fact about me is that I've never broken a bone! *knock on wood*
Rosie Rico
Director of Memberships
I am a 3rd year Marketing Major here at Cal State Long Beach! I’m originally from Northern California, but I moved to Long Beach for school and it was the best decision ever. I love exploring new places, trying new things and especially meeting new people! I also enjoy all things Marketing. I got my first Social Media Coordinator role when I was just a Junior in High School. So thankful for it because it helped me find my passion!
I am a 3rd year Marketing Major here at Cal State Long Beach! I’m originally from Northern California, but I moved to Long Beach for school and it was the best decision ever. I love exploring new places, trying new things and especially meeting new people! I also enjoy all things Marketing. I got my first Social Media Coordinator role when I was just a Junior in High School. So thankful for it because it helped me find my passion!
Angel Gonzalez
Director of Memberships
Senior Marketing Major
-Learning to use camera/adobe software
-Thinking about becoming a digital marketer or copywriter
-I like to travel: Visited the Grand Canyon over the summer. Want to visit Japan in the future
-I can listen to music 24/7 and like envisioning potential music videos for songs that do not have one
Senior Marketing Major
-Learning to use camera/adobe software
-Thinking about becoming a digital marketer or copywriter
-I like to travel: Visited the Grand Canyon over the summer. Want to visit Japan in the future
-I can listen to music 24/7 and like envisioning potential music videos for songs that do not have one
Jessica Truong
Director of Agency 241
I am a marketing major and information systems minor, 3rd year.
I am a person who is always wanting to do something creative in life, whether it is a DIY project, arts & crafts, or even trying to become internet famous! My favorite music genre is anything indie. After I graduate, I hope to be a part of an advertising agency or a company's social media team.
A fun fact about myself is that I am a boba-rista (I work at a boba shop lol).
I am a marketing major and information systems minor, 3rd year.
I am a person who is always wanting to do something creative in life, whether it is a DIY project, arts & crafts, or even trying to become internet famous! My favorite music genre is anything indie. After I graduate, I hope to be a part of an advertising agency or a company's social media team.
A fun fact about myself is that I am a boba-rista (I work at a boba shop lol).
Ramon Barajas
Director of Agency 241
My name is Ramon Barajas and I am a Marketing major who likes to connect with new people. I love to push myself outside of my comfort zone so that I may continue to grow as a person. I like to spend my downtime doing shenanigans with my friends.
Major/Year: Business Administration - Marketing (2020)
Fun Fact: I love beer and cocktails
My name is Ramon Barajas and I am a Marketing major who likes to connect with new people. I love to push myself outside of my comfort zone so that I may continue to grow as a person. I like to spend my downtime doing shenanigans with my friends.
Major/Year: Business Administration - Marketing (2020)
Fun Fact: I love beer and cocktails
Vanessa Buck
Director of Community Service
Sunset chasing vegan girl who loves to run, eat, & adventure! Aspiring marketer or social media travel/food influencer. Passionate about helping others and making new connections!
Major: Liberal Studies with a concentration in Mathematics, double minoring in PR & Marketing
Year: 4th year
Sunset chasing vegan girl who loves to run, eat, & adventure! Aspiring marketer or social media travel/food influencer. Passionate about helping others and making new connections!
Major: Liberal Studies with a concentration in Mathematics, double minoring in PR & Marketing
Year: 4th year
Kevin Hernandez
ABSOC Representative
My name is Kevin Hernandez and I am currently a Senior at CSULB. I am a Business Management major and am currently a Brand Ambassador for the clothing brand SHEIN. As a first generation college student, I have learned what my strengths and weaknesses are and have grown immensely since starting my college career at Cal State Long Beach. I look forward to post-graduation as I cannot wait to start exploring tons of career options! I am a fun and outgoing individual, I enjoy going to raves and music festivals. I also enjoy traveling and have been to a couple countries such as Guatemala, Europe, and France. I enjoy meeting tons of different people, as educating myself in different cultures is a personal goal of mine. I also enjoy fitness and am wanting to get into weight-lifting, I also play soccer, and am a fanatic for fashion/music. Looking forward to representing AMA as ABSOC Representative!"
My name is Kevin Hernandez and I am currently a Senior at CSULB. I am a Business Management major and am currently a Brand Ambassador for the clothing brand SHEIN. As a first generation college student, I have learned what my strengths and weaknesses are and have grown immensely since starting my college career at Cal State Long Beach. I look forward to post-graduation as I cannot wait to start exploring tons of career options! I am a fun and outgoing individual, I enjoy going to raves and music festivals. I also enjoy traveling and have been to a couple countries such as Guatemala, Europe, and France. I enjoy meeting tons of different people, as educating myself in different cultures is a personal goal of mine. I also enjoy fitness and am wanting to get into weight-lifting, I also play soccer, and am a fanatic for fashion/music. Looking forward to representing AMA as ABSOC Representative!"