For nearly 20 years, the Ad Club at VCU has been a community where students from all majors and experience levels come together to create, connect, and grow. Ad Club gives you a taste of the real industry while still keeping it fun, low-stress, and welcoming.
There is a place for everyone in Ad Club, regardless of major, experience, or technical skills.
Here’s a taste of what’s in store for you:
A network of peers and pros who have your back.
Valuable insights about the industry.
Tangible portfolio pieces.
Skills you don’t learn in class.
Friends you didn’t know you needed.
We offer plenty of low-pressure, high-energy events to help you learn the ropes and find your people throughout the school year.
What do we actually do?
Take a look here and we’ll See You at Ad Club!
Meet The Exec Board
Our executive board is made up of students from all kinds of majors and skill sets, brought together by one thing: a shared passion for creativity, collaboration, and building something bigger than ourselves.
Got questions? Ideas? We’re your people. Come say hi!
Spring 2026 Exec Board Application Opens November.
SPRING 2025 EXECUTIVE BOARD
RYEN HARRIS
PRESIDENT
TREY O’SHEA
BRAND MANAGER
JAYLA BANKS
VICE PRESIDENT
SARA GIARDINO
DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER
ANDREW COCCARO
PRODUCER
REBECCA FUENTES
RECRUITMENT CHAIR
SERENA LOOMBA
DEI CHAIR
SAMANTHA HALL
ACCOUNT MANAGER
MOLLY NEALON
COPYWRITER
MOIRA SIROIS
TREASURER
LAUREN STANLEY
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST
DANA PRZYBOCKI
COPYWRITER
JOSH BROWN
PRODUCER
JULIA MARTINEZ GODINEZ
DESIGNER
AMANDA MCVEY
DESIGNER
MIA SIDES
ART DIRECTOR
Meet The Faculty Advisor
Ad Person of the Year 2021. McDonald’s. AT&T. Starbucks. Mercedes Benz. Reebok. Miller Lite. State Farm. Time Magazine. Virginia Lottery.
MARCEL JENNINGS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Answers to your Questions
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Not at all! We welcome students from every major, year, and background. We thrive on diverse voices and skills.
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No experience? No problem. Our events will teach you, challenge you, and help you grow.
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Yes, dues help cover food, merch, events, and more. If money’s ever a barrier, just let us know. We’re not about to gatekeep creativity over a Venmo request.
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We host events weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Come when you can. No pressure, high reward. Whether you’re all in or just swing by for snacks, there’s a place for you.
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A list of all the types of events we host can be found here. Specific dates and times can be found on our instagram or Slack channel.
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Absolutely. Your first event’s on us! Come hang out and see what we’re about.
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Yes! We bring in guest speakers from real agencies, host workshops, and members have access to a dedicated Slack channel to get first dibs on internship and job postings.
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Yep! During Robertson Rally and Robertson Rush, we partner with real clients and agencies. You’ll gain real-world experience that looks great on a resume.
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We tour agencies around Richmond and take a spring break trip to NYC to visit some of the biggest names in the business.
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Creative freedom, hands-on experience, career connections, a growing portfolio, and a community that backs you up. Whether you're here to learn, lead, or just hang out, Ad Club makes it worth your while.
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Why not both? Business AND pleasure live here. You’ll make friends, build your portfolio, maybe even land an internship. Each event brings something new to the table to help you grow and stay inspired.
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Ad Club at VCU is a community of students from all majors who geek out over creativity in all forms. Writing, design, pop culture, music, entertainment, production, social media, and everything in between. If you’re into making things, sharing ideas, or just being around creative energy, you’ll fit right in.
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Absolutely. You’ll never be the only new face and we’re a welcoming crew.
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Sneakers. Definitely sneakers. We’re more “grab a coffee and pitch an idea” than “shiny briefcase and PowerPoint.” Come as you are!
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General members show up and participate. Execs plan events and lead the club. We’re all on the same playing field and share similar passions.
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Applications open each semester near finals. We look for passionate, reliable people ready to take the lead.
Ad Club has everything you need to get started. The only thing missing is you.
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