Our Social Media Team
The Social Media Interns @BusinessISU are connected, involved current students who are leaders in our community, convey a wealth of accurate knowledge about the College of Business (COB), span a wide variety of academic focuses and co-curricular interests, and are passionate about social media. These students are your “online tour guides” for both the undergraduate and graduate schools.
Noah Badowski
Hey everyone! My name is Noah Badowski. I am from Romeoville, IL. and I am majoring in Business Administration here at Illinois State.
Aside from being a Social Media Intern, I am also an active member of Phi Gamma Nu, a business fraternity on campus. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, reading, and collecting vinyl records.
Getting involved early in the College of Business has developed phenomenal growth for me. I am so excited to begin my first semester being a Social Media Intern, and I’m looking forward to what my sophomore year has in store.
Lauren Benduha
Hi Everyone! My name is Lauren Benduha. I am from Arlington Heights, IL. I am a senior majoring in Integrated Marketing and Communications and Advanced Marketing Analytics. I am excited to join the Social Media Team as I hope to pursue a career in Social Media Marketing in my future.
Outside of the Social Media Team, I am a Marketing Intern for the College of Business, a member of Women in Business, and a member of the sorority Zeta Tau Alpha.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, walking on the Constitutional Trail, and trying new coffee shops. I am excited to work with new people in the College of Business and am looking forward to a great senior year.
Camilla Blacha
Hello! My name is Camilla Blacha. I am a Sophomore majoring in Marketing sequenced in Integrated Marketing Communications.
Outside of the COB Social Media Team, I work as the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator over at Redbird Esports on campus. As for RSOs, I am involved in Women in Business, the American Marketing Association, and also was a Mentee during my freshman year for Business Week. This year, I’m also the President for Redbird Gaming, which is one of the largest RSOs at Illinois State.
In my free time, I like to create art, occasionally play video games, hang out with friends and go to the gym. You’ll most likely see me around on campus, at the Esports arena or in the College of Business.
Zach Bluver
Hey guys! My name is Zachary Bluver. I'm a senior Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship major. I transferred to ISU last year from Lake in the Hills, Illinois.
On campus, aside from being a social media intern for the COB I am also the Vice President of Marketing for Pi Sigma Epsilon, as well as one of the Presidents of Sigma Iota Epsilon Management Fraternity. Off campus I enjoy playing video games, hanging with friends, going outdoors and trying new things.
I am super extroverted and love meeting new people, so I'm really looking forward to having the ability to interact and create content with students on campus.
Alejandra Caballero
Hi Everyone! My name is Alejandra Caballero. I am from Streamwood, Illinois. I am a junior majoring in International Business with a sequence in Integrated Marketing Communications and this is my first year in the social media team.
Currently I am the Co-Rush chair for the professional business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi, where I have also served as the Diveristy, Equity and Inclusion Chair. Outside of school you can catch me sitting in the Quad or The Bone listening to music and hanging with my friends.
I am so excited for this year and being able to showcase eveyrhting the College of Business has to offer to the students.
Robert Callan
Hi everyone! My name is Robert Callan and I am a Senior this year. I am from Skokie, Illinois, and I am majoring in Marketing with a double sequence in Marketing Analytics and Integrated Marketing Communications.
I am currently the Vice President of Marketing for Phi Gamma Nu, a Business Fraternity on campus. Additionally, I am involved with the American Marketing Association, where I previously served as VP of Communications. I have also been active in the ICC Innovation Consulting Community and the Sports Marketing Association. I love seeing students get involved with organizations and clubs on campus.
During my free time, I love going to the gym, listening to music, and designing digital content for companies and personal projects. My passion for marketing stems from my long-standing interest in creative work, and I’m excited about the diverse career opportunities it offers. After college I would love to get into the music industry with my marketing background.
Joseph Connolly
Hi everyone! My name is Joey Connolly. I am a sophomore here at Illinois State with a major in Risk Management Insurance. I am from Lisle Illinois, and this is my first year on the Social Media team for the College of Business.
On campus I am involved with a few organizations within the College of Business. Currently it is my second semester serving as the Vice President of New Membership for Phi Gamma Nu, as well I am involved within Gamma Iota Sigma (I recommend this organization to anyone in insurance).
I'm excited to get involved with the Social Media team, I love editing videos and used to do it for fun, and now I get to do it for an audience which is a huge step up. I love dogs and have two back at home and I'm really into almost all types of music. If you ever see me on campus don't be afraid to say hi, I'd be happy to meet you.
Jessica Garcia
Hello! My name is Jessica Garcia. I'm from Aurora, Illinois. I'm currently a senior majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications at Illinois State University. This is my first year on the social media team, and I'm excited to contribute!
This year, I'm actively involved in Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity, where I proudly serve as the social chair. When I'm not busy with my responsibilities, I love spending time with friends, enjoying fun workout classes at the rec, and catching up on my favorite TV shows.
Social media has played a pivotal role in my college journey, as it was through these platforms that I discovered the amazing opportunities within the College of Business at Illinois State University.
Kailey Johnson
Hi everyone! My name is Kailey Johnson. I am from Washington, Illinois. I am a Sophomore marketing major with sequences in Integrated Marketing Communications and Advanced Marketing Analytics.
On campus, I am also involved in multiple organizations outside of the social media team. I am the Vice President of Administration for Women in Business and have been a part of the mentorship program for Business Week.
In my free time I enjoy playing tennis and pickleball, working out, reading, and spending time with my friends and family.
This year I am looking forward to being a part of the social media team and getting more involved within the College of Business.
Emma Julian
Hi everyone! My name is Emma Julian. I am a senior majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications and Advanced Marketing Analytics.
Here on campus, I am involved as the Vice President of Marketing for the Business Week Team and am a part of the professional development organization Women In Business.
Outside of class, I love going to concerts, trying new coffee shops, and designing merch for ISU’s different RSOs.
Polina Kreuz
Hi there! My name is Polina Kreuz and I am a senior majoring in marketing with a sequence in Intergrated Marketing Communications.
This year, I am so excited to be on the COB Social Media team for my second time. In addition to this role, I am working part-time at Caterpillar as a communications intern and am involved with Encounter Campus Ministry as a small group leader. In previous years, I've served on the Business Week team in multiple positions.
I’m a creative at heart and enjoy anything that has to do with photo, film, or design. Catch me out and about with my camcorder in hand – in my free time I love to make fun little videos.
I’m a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, I love to play pickleball, and am always down for a spontaneous adventure with friends.
Ryan Russell
Hi everyone! My name is Ryan Russell. I am from a small town outside Peoria, IL called Metamora. I am a Junior majoring in Marketing with a sequence in Professional Sales and a minor in Organizational Leadership.
Outside of the social media team, I am involved in multiple organizations on campus. I am the Vice President of Sigma Pi Fraternity. I am also the Vice President of Brotherhood on the Interfraternity Council. Additionally, I am the Student Trustee on the Board of Trustees. Alongside that, I am the President for Business Week.
In my free time I love to be around friends. I am very extroverted so we could be doing anything, but as long as I am around others, I am having a good time. I am excited for this school year to get going and I wish everyone the best of luck this school year.
Ellie Ten Eyck
Hello! My name is Ellie Ten Eyck and I am currently a Sophomore at Illinois State University. I am from a really small town called Pittsfield, Illinois. I am majoring in Marketing with a sequence in Advanced Marketing Analytics with a minor in Organizational Leadership. This is my first year on the Social Media Team and I am very excited for this new opportunity!
Outside of the Social Media Marketing Team, I am involved with the Business Week Team, where I am one of the Professional Development Dinner Coordinators. I am also a part of Women In Business, Encounter Campus Ministry, and I work on campus as an Admissions Tour Guide. Outside of all my organizations, work, and school, I fill my time with baking, singing, and lots and lots of pickleball.
I have learned to love marketing through one of my past jobs. I worked in a boutique throughout high school. When I became a manager at the boutique, I took over running the social media pages, doing more of the behind-the-scenes work, and learning what posts reach what audience. That's when I knew a marketing degree was the right decision for me because it quickly became my passion. I love the College of Business, and I am very excited to be more involved this year.
Paige Tenuto
Hi everyone! My name is Paige Tenuto and I am a junior majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications and Advanced Marketing Analytics.
Outside of the social media team, I am on the Inspire team for Business Week, Vice President of Public Relations for Gamma Phi Beta, and social media chair for the Share Shop.
In my free time, I enjoy trying new foods and traveling with friends and family. I am thrilled to be a part of the team this year and can’t wait to see what my upcoming year on the team holds!
Staff Team Members
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Megan Lapping
Office Support Specialist
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Joyce Parmenter
IT Tech Associate
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Ginny Smith
Director of Student Success and Enrollment
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Steve Vandiver
Executive Director of Marketing & Communication