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About Us

Our mission is to enhance our members' educational, professional, and social experience through personal brand development and industry exposure. 
Pillars

Our Three Pillars

Social Pillar

Social Pillar

UMD AMA is committed to providing it's members with opportunities to meet like-minded students and develop their social connections throughout their college career. We believe diversity and inclusion create the foundation for creativity. We promote the diversity of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, religion, and major in order to embrace a variety of perspectives in our community. Whether you’re a passionate marketer or someone who is just dipping their toes into the field, we are excited to welcome you to AMA.

Learn more about our latest social event here

Professional Pillar

Our overall goal is to provide enriching opportunities for members to grow as professionals through hands-on experience, events, and workshops. Members have the chance to attend speaker events to learn about best practices in marketing and potential career paths in the industry. This year, we are also hosting the 4th annual Undergraduate Marketing Conference (UMC) to foster an environment that allows students to network with industry professionals from a variety of backgrounds. 

Learn more about our upcoming professional events here

Educational Pillar

UMD AMA prides itself on providing members with a robust network of educational opportunities. Through workshops with industry professionals, members have the chance to learn both soft skills such as navigating difficult business conversations, as well as hard skills such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Excel. UMD AMA aims to harness its members with the skills they will need to be successful in their college education and beyond. 

Learn more about our latest workshop here
Professional Pillar
Educational Pillar

Recent Awards

AMA Spring 2023 Grant Winner

2023 AMA Wall Street Journal Case Competition Finalists

2022 SUSA Career Excellence Award

Awards
Executive Board

Executive Board

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President

Ananya Khanna

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When she is not busy managing AMA's social media, Danielle is working out or spending time with friends and family.

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Co-VP of Marketing

Danielle Probert

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When she is not busy overseeing membership operations, Isabella is probably reading or watching her current binge show on Netflix.

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Co-VP of Membership

Isabella Guggino

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VP of Marketing Consulting

Austin Elkis

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VP of Community Affairs

Madison Lampke

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Executive Vice President

Anjali Sharma

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VP of Design

Arden Lawston

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Co-VP of Membership

Anika Deshmukh

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When she is not working on the AMA Website, Maeve is probably swimming at Eppley or sewing!

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VP of Website Development

Maeve Smarick

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When she is not marketing all things AMA, she’s probably trying new foods.

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Co-VP of Marketing

Samaura Steele

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VP of Events

Gabrielle Ada

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VP of Finance

Mathew Calderon

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VP of Professional Affairs

Emily Greenwald

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UMD AMA Exec Fall 2023

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Fall 2023 AMA Exec Board

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