Meet our board
What makes our student org so special? Our amazing board who makes everything happen! Here at MESA we are a collaborative team. We work hard to plan amazing events that will one day help us succeed in our future careers.
If you express interest in joining our board follow @mesa_sdsu for updates. We accept board applications at the beginning of every semester!
President
Brodie Snyder
"I am driven by the love for creating memorable experiences, MESA allows me to bring the professional meetings and events world to our students. I am able to make a lasting impact, foster connections, and create meaningful interactions through the art of planning & executing events!"
Vice President
Hannah Barnes
"I joined MESA when I came into the HTM major as a sophomore and I found people who are as excited about events as I am. My favorite MESA memory was our first ever block party and seeing the success it had. We were all so surprised and it was really motivating to keep the momentum going!"
Treasurer
Ashlee Hartkee
"I joined mesa to honestly connect with people in my major and who shared my passion for event planning! I joined the mesa board early on as I heard about it in htm201 and it was the best decision I made as a freshman. I've been able to attend so many amazing events and make so many connections. I went on a fully funded htm trip to New York and learned so much and made so many connections as well as meeting my two best friends! i love mesa and everything it’s done for me so my advice to you is join a student org it will change your life!"
Secretary
Sydney Tatevossian
"Being in MESA has been such an amazing opportunity. I’ve gotten to network and meet some of the most amazing people. I’ve met some of my best friends through MESA and have gotten the chance to travel and explore the hospitality industry with them."
Director of Marketing
Bayleigh O'Briant
"I’m Bayleigh and I’m a meeting and events emphasis and I joined Mesa because it honestly looked cool and I wanted experience planning events even if they were just for school. I loved planning our block party. That's my favorite event so far and I’m really excited to plan more fun events. I love who I work with on Mesa and it’s been a great experience so far."
PSFA Representative
Samrawit Woldeyohannes
"Hello, my name is Samrawit Woldeyohannes. I am PSFA rep. My favorite MESA moment is the Block party because a lot of people who are not only majoring in hospitality but other major showed up. I love seeing people actually enjoy the time with us. MESA is helping me to prepare for my future by taking responsibility and also making connections with people who are in the industry."
Director of SPARC & Oureach
Matthew Lillie
"Hey hey! My name is Matthew and I am very excited to be with MESA this year. I am now a senior at SDSU and am director of SPARC. My favorite part about MESA is how passionate and excited our board is. If you love events, then this is the club for you!"
Outreach Manager
Gracie Etcheverry
"I wanted to find a community at SDSU and build friendships. Being a part of a club geared towards my major, would allow me to gain hands-on experience and be able to gain crucial skills needed as an event planner. Seeing MESA’s Instagram page and all the fun and aesthetic events made me want to be apart and help create memories!"
Outreach Manager
Kaitlyn Wolff
“There are so many reasons why I decided to join MESA. I have met incredible, and likeminded people through the MESA board and our various events. This organization has also allowed me to learn alot about the Event Planning Industry, and I have made connections with many other students and professionals through MESA. I love being a part of Mesa, and I am so excited for everything else we have planned this year!”
Event Manager
Fiona Gmeiner
"I joined MESA to learn more about the HTM major and what goes into planning events. My favorite event was our trip to New York last spring because we got to tour amazing venues such as the Rainbow Room and the Times Square Edition while networking and growing closer as a team!"
Event Manager
Elizabeth Gonzales
"I joined MESA because I wanted to grow professionally but also as an individual as well. This team has taught me so much and I’ve made some great memories along the way. I’m definitely going to use the things I’ve learned in MESA into my future career of event planning."
Event Manager
Zyla Medina
"Hi! I’m Zeyla and I’m a senior! I decided to join MESA because of the activities the club offers and the bond they share! I am super excited for the leadership opportunity and to practice event planning skills for the HTM/RTM program! Very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this organization and the new memories we will create!"
Event Manager
Mia Naret
"I joined MESA to get more involved in my major and be part of a community, as I was heavily encouraged to do so by my peers in hospitality, and I’m so glad I did! I am currently a hospitality management major with an emphasis in meetings and events and have learned the importance of networking with professionals which I have been able to do on the trips MESA has provided. MESA has brought me so many amazing experiences and opportunities that have helped guide my vision for a professional career after graduation. I can’t wait to keep building MESA in the years to come!"
Event Manager
Maria Buscio
"I can confidently owe my amazing college experience to MESA. I met some of my best friends through this organization and it has made me feel like I am a part of something really special and fun on campus! All of the opportunities that have come from being in MESA are beyond belief. Like getting to go to New York City! I love this group so much!"
Event Manager
Alyssa Fletes
"Hello everyone! My name is Alyssa Fletes and I am currently a third year at San Diego State University majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management! I joined MESA my spring semester second year and absolutely enjoy being apart of this organization! Throughout my experience within MESA I have met several other individuals encouraging one an other to be successful within this industry. Being apart of this organization has allowed me to gain the practice and creativity for planning events, as well as marketing and promoting our events for the near future."
Academic Advisor
Sandra Ponting
Sandra is our amazing Academic Advisor.
Feel free to reach out to her with any questions