2018 STUDENT COMMITTEE

Bridget McLaughlin
Director

​​Bridget is a senior advertising major from Boston, Massachusetts. 

Fun fact about Bridget:
​"I won a baby crawling race when I was 6 months old."

 

Kari Whitmarsh
Assistant Director​

 Kari is a senior exercise science major from League City, Texas. 
​
Fun fact about Kari:
​"I love to rollerblade as a fun and refreshing way to get a workout in." 

Myra Thompkins
Social Media Coordinator
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Myra is a sophomore public relations major from Houston, Texas. 

Fun fact about Myra: 
​"I am a part of a spirit group on campus called Texas Sweethearts and I teach Texercise classes at Gregory Gym."

Trevor Phillips
Public Relations Chair

Trevor is a senior marketing major from El Paso, Texas. 

Fun Fact About Trevor:
​"I have a great memory. I can quote every line from Friday Night Lights (both the movie and TV show)." 

Elyse Ensor
Digital Media Coordinator

Elyse is a junior marketing major from Atlanta, Georgia. 

Fun fact about Elyse:
​"I love to go on long runs, be with my two dogs, and am always outside if and when the sun is out!" 

Kevin He
Campus Outreach Coordinator

Kevin is a senior chemical engineering major from College Station, Texas. 

Fun fact about Kevin:
​"I am a 4th Degree Black Belt." 

Veronica Hurtado
Logistics Chair

Veronica is a senior biology major from Dickinson, Texas. 
​
Fun fact about Veronica:
​ "I've played the piano for 9 years!" 

Brad White
Volunteer Coordinator

Brad is a junior biochemistry from Carrollton, Texas. 
​
Fun fact about Brad:
​ "I enjoy hiking, cycling, and playing with my dogs." 

Kruti Mehta
On-Course Coordinator

Kruti is a senior BHP and MIS major from Sugarland, Texas . 
​
Fun fact about Kruti:
​"I've been playing the piano for 16 years."

Phillip Yoon
Pre-Race Logistics Coordinator

Philip is a senior supply chain management major from El Paso, Texas. 

Fun fact about Phillip:
​"I can fold my ears in and keep it that way without my hands."

Sarah Stripling
Post-Race Coordinator - Banana Alley

Sarah is a junior MPA from Marble Falls, Texas. 

Fun fact about Sarah:
​"I am a triplet with two boys who go to A&M." 

Cameron Kerl
Post-Race Coordinator

Cameron is a senior biology major from Dallas, Texas. 

Fun fact about Cameron:
​"I have had a PB&J nearly everyday of my life." 

AJ Newton
Post-Race Chair

AJ is a graduate student pursuing a major in higher education leadership from San Jose, California. 

Fun fact about AJ:
​"I have 6 siblings!"

Minh Do
Post-Race Coordinator - Events

Minh is a junior advertising major from Houston, Texas. 

Fun fact about Minh:
​"I absolutely love shoes and I'm currently in the process of building my own collection. I admit at times it's an unhealthy obsession and my bank account can definitely vouch for that." 

 

Zeynep Dikmen
Longhorn Legislative Aide

Zeynep is a freshman business major from Houston . 

Fun fact about Zeynep:
​"I performed in the Nutcracker four times with Houston Ballet!"