Meet the Executive Board
Bridget Nelson
President
I’m Bridget, and I'm from Elmhurst, Illinois. I am a senior double majoring in Marketing and Finance. I love that AMA creates a welcoming environment for members to learn all the different areas and skills of marketing. I've been a member of AMA since my freshman year, and I am so excited to serve as the president this year!
Andrea Miranda
Vice President
Hi, I’m Andrea! I am a senior double majoring in Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Marketing. I am currently the VP of USD AMA where I love meeting marketing professionals and learning about their experiences and career paths firsthand. In my free time, I enjoy running, indoor cycling, going to the beach, reading books and discovering new restaurants!
Olivia Robinson
Director of Membership
Hi, I’m Olivia Robinson! I’m a senior majoring in Marketing and minoring in International Business. I’m passionate about AMA because it has been instrumental in helping me develop both personally and professionally. Throughout my time in AMA, I’ve had amazing opportunities to network, learn from industry leaders, and build essential skills for my future career. I can't wait to be this year's Director of Membership!
Olivia Bassett
​Director of Outreach
I'm Olivia Bassett and I'm a senior majoring in communication with a minor in finance. I'm Originally from Colorado and I love spending time outdoors, and you can find me surfing, biking, or playing beach volleyball. I love AMA because it is one of the most eventful clubs on campus offering many networking opportunities.
Solomon Ashenafi
Director of Marketing
My name is Solomon and I'm a second year sophomore that is double majoring in marketing and finance. I'm excited to join the AMA team because of how many opportunities the organization provides for students to meet professionals in their field, but makes it a welcoming environment.
Kaiya Panomvana
Director of Operations
I am currently a senior at USD double majoring in Marketing and Business Administration. I am so excited to be joining AMA as Director of operations. What I love most about AMA is how it connects marketing students within Knauss and also offers valuable networking opportunities with local marketing agencies in San Diego. This school year, I'm excited to be working as a marketing intern with KiraGrace while also staying active through my on campus job at the Bosley Fitness Center. I’m excited to make the most of my final year at USD and enjoy every moment with the USD AMA community!
Coco Fourticq
Director of Digital Marketing
My name is Coco Fourticq. I'm a sophomore and I'm majoring in accounting and marketing. I love the AMA community and the creative environment it fosters. It creates a safe space to explore more about the marketing world and I'm so grateful I get to be a part of it.
Olivia Price
Director of Social Media
Hi my name is Olivia Price and I am a senior here at USD. I have a major in marketing and a minor in Law and Ethics. My two favorite parts about AMA are the community and the knowledge that comes from our events. I love how the students who come to AMA have the same passion for marketing as I do, and want to learn more about this field. After every event, I feel that I better understand something. Whether its about a certain industry or type of marketing position, I feel more prepared to enter the workforce in a year.
Maya Sykes
Advisor
Maya Sykes serves as the advisor for the USD Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA). At the USD Knauss School of Business, Maya supports marketing students as they launch into their careers through her role as Student Professional Development Manager. Maya also sits on the Board for the San Diego chapter of the AMA as the Vice President of Volunteer Talent Management.