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Aug. 4, 2021

Mini Series - "Where Are They Now?" - Korrigen

Mini Series -

On episode 7 of “Where Are They Now?," we catch up with Korrigan Roman. Korrigan was an event intern at the  APCC in the fall of 2016. She, alongside her fellow interns, assisted in planning and executing a variety of events hosted at the facility. Korrigan graduated from Texas A&M University in December 2016. Korrigan works at SANS Institute, a cybersecurity training company, as a Content Development Manager. She is responsible for the twelve SANS conferences held annually. She recruited cybersecurity leaders to discuss relevant cyber topics and coordinates logistical details to ensure a smooth operation. Korrigan now resides in New York City with her orange tabby, Reese.

TJ & SARAH ASK KORRIGAN...

  • What was your position when you worked at the APCC?
  • Where are you working now?
  • What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
  • How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC?
  • Have you visited A&M since you left?
  • What’s one thing you miss about being in Aggieland?

 

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Sarah Chrastecky

Co-Host of the Coffee Talk Podcast & Director - Annenberg Presidential Conference Center

Sarah Chrastecky is the director of the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center, where she oversees all aspects of the operation.

Chrastecky graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art and a minor in psychology. Upon graduation, she moved to the Bryan/College Station area.

In the summer of 2009, Chrastecky began working for the APCC and caught the industry bug. During this time, she had the opportunity to expand her knowledge and passion by attending and graduating from the IAVM Venue Management School. In October of 2012, she transitioned to an associate director position for Chartwells Catering at Texas A&M University to continue her experience and business interests. She returned to the APCC as the manager in the summer of 2015. In February of 2017, she stepped in as interim director until June of 2018, when she accepted the director position.

Chrastecky is the mother of two beautiful boys and wife to a golf course superintendent. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, game nights, family movie nights and entertainment provided by sarcastic 10 and 4-year-olds.

Tracy

Tracy "TJ" Hefti

Co-Host of the Coffee Talk Podcast & Event Manager at Annenberg Presidential Conference Center

Tracy ‘TJ’ Hefti is originally from Houston, Texas, and joined the APCC in 2018. She has over 10 years of experience in various service industry roles and is excited to bring those skills to Texas A&M. TJ has her Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) certification, as well as the Certified Professional in Management certification (AMA-CPM). In her free time she enjoys creating art, exploring and supporting local cuisines and spending time with her family.