Meet Our Chairs

Year: Senior

Hometown: Hershey, PA

Majors: Double Major in History and English

Hi there! My name is Ashley Sellars, and I am very proud to serve as Ayuda’s President for THON 2024!! I am a senior from Hershey, PA double majoring in History and English. I have been calling Ayuda home since my freshman year and was lucky enough to serve as a Family Relations Chair for the past two years. I have also been involved in THON as a Committee Member throughout my time at PSU, and I’m serving as a Captain on the Communications Committee this year, helping Ayuda and other SIOs make a difference FTK. THON is such a big part of my life, and it is incredibly rewarding to serve our mission in multiple ways. I am so excited to make Ayuda a special place for a new group of students and to continue making amazing memories with our paired THON Family, the Goras. I hope you’ll join us in the fight to end childhood cancer in THON 2024!

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Year: Senior

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Major: Forensic Science

Hi everyone, my name is Angela and I am so excited to be Ayuda's Vice President this year! I spent my summer traveling to Michigan with my family. I enjoy photography, football, going on walks, and all Penn State sports. This is my fourth year as a member of Ayuda and I have been on the executive board the past 2 years as the Public Relations Chair. Outside of THON, I am a member of the Forensic Science Club and Delta Delta Epsilon Honors Society. I also work as a Resident Assistant (RA) on campus and a Course Assistant for forensic science courses. My favorite part about Ayuda is getting to know everyone and becoming a family. Seeing members for events throughout the year and with the Gora's allows us all to develop a special bond. My favorite THON memory was getting to be on the floor during final four last year. It was a special moment to experience with our dancers and see the total reveal!. 

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Horsham, PA

Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

HI! My name is Kristina and I am so excited to be Ayuda's Donor and Alumni Relations Co-chair this year! I am a sophomore majoring in CSD. I am a member of the Sign Language Organization and the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. Over the summer, I saw Taylor Swift and went on trips to Colorado and Boston! I also babysat 3 little girls and worked as a research assistant. I love walking around campus, baking, and hanging out with friends and family. My favorite THON memory is last year's THON 5K with the Goras. I love that Ayuda is a "small org, big family." I am looking forward to getting to know Ayuda's supporters and alumni as DAR chair and continuing to spread THON's mission this year!

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Year: Junior

Hometown: Jersey Shore, PA

Major: Cyber Security

HMy name is Ben, I’m a fourth-year cybersecurity major, and this is my second year with Ayuda. Ever since THON 2023, I’ve loved THON’s mission and Ayuda was an amazing way that I could participate. My favorite THON memory was the final four! I’m so happy to work with the goras and this amazing org! 

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA

Major: Molecular and Cell Biology

Minor: Health Policy and Administration

Hi! My name is Miranda, and I am the Family Relations Chair this year for THON 2024! I was also the Family Relations Chair last year for THON 2023. It’s hard to choose a favorite memory from Ayuda, but lots of them include our THON Family the Goras! I loved painting pumpkins together, bowling, surprising them with their THON Weekend basket, and so many other fun times! I have also been on a THON Committee for the past 2 years. I am also part of a research lab on campus! Over the summer, I went to Hawaii; South Carolina; Big Bear Lake, CA; and Los Angeles! When I wasn’t traveling, I took some summer classes and worked at a restaurant. I’m super excited for THON 2024!

Year: 5th year

Hometown: Perkasie, PA

Major: Criminology 

Hi everyone, my name is Sean and I feel so lucky to serve as Ayuda's Family Relations Chair this year.  My favorite part about Ayuda is family events with the Goras. Every year we get to spend more and more time with them whether it is through ozom events or bowling in person. My favorite THON memory is getting to be on the floor during THON last year and supporting our dancers as a DRCM.  I have spent my summer working and traveling!

Year: Senior

Hometown: Lewiston, PA

Major: Psychology

Hi! My name is Maggie and I overly excited to serve as one as Ayuda's Fundraising Chairs this year! I currently work at State College Friends School as their Advancement Associate where I also get to work my fundraising skills! I have a passion for developmental psychology as well as general mental health. After I graduate college I plan to move to Jacksonville Florida to get my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health or School Psychology. My favorite thing about Ayuda is the "Small org, Big Family" feel and this is where I met some of my best friends. I am super excited for this year of THON fundraising and I hope we beat our numbers from last year!

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Year: Senior

Hometown: Southwick, MA

Major: Health Policy and Administration

Minor: Business

Hello! I am Michael Murphy and I am one of the Fundraising co-chairs for this year. Over the summer I had an internship to further my career along with my major. Throughout the summer I took a trip to Canada and New Jersey with my friends and family. I joined Ayuda my Junior year and while participating in our organization I decided I would want to help on the exec board. I like how everyone in our organization is friends and everyone knows each other. I am looking forward to a great year with the Goras!

Year: Junior

Hometown: Lone Tree, CO

Major: Telecommunications

Hi all! My name is Brianna and I am Ayuda's Public Relations Chair for THON 2024! I am excited to keep members and alumni up to date with events through social media and capture the best memories of THON events throughout the year. My favorite THON memory would be meeting the families, learning about their experience with Four Diamonds and seeing the impact on families. One thing I enjoy about Ayuda is the community we have built with members and the Gora's. Outside of Ayuda I have volunteered for THON and have been on a Public Relations committee and a Rules and Regulations committee. Outside of THON I am a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority on campus and work downtown at Irving's bagels! 

Year: Junior

Hometown: Miami, FL

Major: Psychology

My name is Kayleen and I am Ayuda’s Special Events chair! I am so excited to be able to organize different events for our organization and help foster connections between our members. My favorite Thon memory would have to be the final reveal of the total donations in 2023 because not only did it exceed our expectations, it was a representation of all the hard work we had done throughout the year. One thing I love about Ayuda is the close relationship we have with our Thon family, the Goras. It is amazing to be able to see and spend time with them during the year. Outside of Ayuda, I am involved with a psychology research lab focusing on parent-child dynamics, the Hub Robeson gallery, and I am also a sister of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority.