E-mail: vanni100@mail.chapman.edu

Major: Public Relations and Advertising
Minor: Communication Studies

Hometown: Santa Cruz, California

Clubs, Organizations & Leadership:
National Student Advertising Competition NSAC (4 years)
- Account Executive for the JCPenney campaign - 2011
- Head of Account Planning & Strategy for the State Farm campaign - 2010
- Member of the Research team for the Century Council campaign - 2009
Ad Club (4 years)
- NSAC Account Executive - 2011
- Membership Director - 2010
Public Relations Student Society of America (2 years)
- Red Carpet Black Tie Oscar Party Chair - 2009, 2010
- Director of Alumni Relations - 2009
Orientation Assistant (3 years)

Scholarships Received: L.A. Philanthropic Award and Presidential Scholarship.

Interests & Activities: Bike riding through Orange, listening to the Beatles on Sunday mornings, drinking obsessive amounts of coffee, going to Disneyland just to watch the fireworks and weekend trips to Santa Monica.

Why Chapman? I chose to attend Chapman because of the Public Relations and Advertising program. Through my involvement in the National Student Advertising Competition and the personal attention I receive from my professors I couldn't create a more ideal educational environment. My experience here at Chapman has transformed my dreams of working in advertising and production into a reality.

What I enjoy most about attending Chapman:  My favorite part about Chapman is the ability to be hands on with my major from the very beginning. I felt instantly connected to the Chapman community through the variety of events, clubs, and academic opportunities offered on campus. And above all else, I love the four fountains on campus.

After Graduation: After graduation from Chapman I would love to peruse a position in account planning at an advertising agency so I can embrace my nerdy obsession with hours of research, planning meetings, and bringing together strategy and creative.