Where Are They Now? - Dionna
Dionna was a marketing intern here at The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. She graduated with a degree in Telecommunication Media Studies and earned a Certificate in Strategic Communication. Dionna is from Dallas, Texas. She was the first employee to keep a 2 year secret from us…how’s your twin brother?!
TJ & SARAH ASK DIONNA...
- How are you?
- Where are you now?
- Where are you working now?
- How did you feel when you first started working at the APCC?
- Have you be able to apply what you learned in your internship to what you are doing now?
- What’s a memory or event you think of when you remember the APCC?
Links & Resources
https://www.filmindependent.org/spirit-awards/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionnagall
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/08/08/this-h-e-b-store-has-its-own-beauty-section-with-a-runway/
https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/h-e-b-opens-jewelry-store-within-store
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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 "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.
Dionna Gallington
Dionna was a marketing intern here at The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. She graduated with a degree in Telecommunication Media Studies and earned a Certificate in Strategic Communication. Dionna is from Dallas, Texas. She was the first employee to keep a 2 year secret from us…how’s your twin brother?!
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