Get Smart Committee Showcase

The 2010 Get Smart committee was a group of talented volunteers who dedicated several months to the success of Get Smart.  From conference promotion to venue negotiations, from coordinating day-of volunteer activities to running the registration table and more – these behind-the-scenes powerhouses made it all happen! Take a look at their profiles below:

Tiffany Clemons
Tiffany Clemons recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in English and an emphasis in Technical and Professional Communication. She moved to Austin in July of 2009 and absolutely loves it! Other than seeking new career opportunities, she enjoys the outdoors, reading, and enjoying Austin's live music scene. She also enjoys volunteering with AWC Austin, considering this activity the perfect creative outlet during her free time.
Tiffany considers herself as the ultimate “go-to” girl. She believes that if something needs to be done, done right, and done right now, she is the one to do it! She would love to be involved with the communications industry and is currently in the job market.

Mary Carol Coffman
For the past 10 years, Mary Carol Coffman has provided former employers and clients with part-time freelance public relations services and volunteered for several nonprofits—some in a leadership capacity, in an effort to better balance work and family life. For the 12 years prior, she managed and contributed to PR efforts at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, EDS (now part of Hewlett-Packard), Temple University Health Sciences Center, and Greenhill School in Dallas. In Austin, she’s served on the community advisory board for Texas Scottish Rite Learning Center and volunteers with CASA of Travis County. Mary Carol has a master’s in journalism and a bachelor’s in Plan II (liberal arts), both from the University of Texas at Austin.

Julie Damian
Julie Damian is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communication. Julie currently teaches communication to juniors and seniors at Georgetown High School.

Lauren Fleishman
Lauren Fleishman is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a member of the Senior Fellows Program and is majoring in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in Political Communication. She graduates in December 2010, and her future goals include law school. She is interested in issues such as education and women's empowerment. In her free time, she practices yoga and trains for half and full marathons. You can reach her at lafleishman@gmail.com

Gina Greenspan
Gina Greenspan is the lead wedding and event coordinator for 2 Dine 4 Catering and SWOOP Events. She takes great enjoyment in guiding clients through the planning process – from the first phone call to the execution of the event. Since joining the 2 Dine 4 team in 2007, she has produced large-scale nonprofit galas, weddings, and corporate conferences in some of Austin’s most unique and challenging off-site venues.  Prior to joining 2 Dine 4, Gina spent time at a global advertising agency in New York City and in fundraising and public relations positions in her hometown of Austin.
Gina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from the University of Texas at Austin. She is an active member of the Nuptial Essentials Association of Wedding Professionals and of AWC Austin. She regularly volunteers with Meals on Wheels and More.

Nicole Hubik
Nicole Hubik has been a member of AWC Austin for three years and served on the board of directors in 2007. As a PR pro, she has worked with companies in a variety of industries such as healthcare, technology and banking. Nicole currently works at Cohn & Wolfe, a global public relations firm, providing strategic counsel and executing communication campaigns for the firm’s clients.

Amy West
Amy West is a student at the University of Texas at Austin. She plans to complete her Bachelor of Science in Public Relations in May of 2010. Upon graduation, she plans to continue working as the Public Relations Manager at Steel Advertising and Interactive.  Currently, Amy is actively involved in the University of Texas at Austin’s PRSSA Chapter, where she serves as VP - Professional Development. Amy has experience working in nonprofit, sports, corporate, and client public relations. You can follow her on Twitter at @AmyLWest or find Amy on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/amywestpr.

Christy Wylie
Christy Wylie has over five years experience providing in-house marketing services for various real estate developers. She has worked in this industry from both the sales and the project management perspective. Christy’s marketing career follows her five-year service as a certified, professional educator during which she taught English for four years in Texas public high schools and for one year in Eastern Europe.  Through her company, Mantra Marketing Services, Christy assists small to mid-size businesses and nonprofits in sharing their unique visions with the world. Check out Mantra Marketing Services at www.mantramarketingservices.com.

Thank you, Get Smart committee!

Thanks also to committee members not listed above: Margaret Dentlinger; Rachel Jordan-Shuss; and Jamie Puryear.  You all proved that "many hands make light work!"