Directors

Executive Director

Homecoming 2025

Ethan Lemin

Ethan Lemin is a fourth-year student from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. He is pursuing a B.S. and M.S. in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations. Previously, he served as the Technology Director for Homecoming 2024. He was also the Lead Web Developer Captain for Homecoming 2023. Ethan loves Homecoming because of the impact Homecoming has on the Penn State community, being able to celebrate Penn State’s traditions and instill pride in all members of our family! Ethan is excited to take on this role alongside the Homecoming 2025 Executive Committee! For the Glory!

Meet the Executive Committee

In addition to Homecoming’s Executive Director, there are 2 Homecoming Officers and 11 Homecoming Directors. Directors from each of the Captain Committees and the Homecoming Officers form the Homecoming Executive Committee (HEC). Throughout the year, the members of the Homecoming Executive Committee plan and organize all Homecoming events and are vital to the success of Penn State’s Homecoming celebration.

Officers

Mike Baumgardner

Logistics Officer

Kiley Canimore

Outreach Officer

Directors

Alison McCord

Alumni Relations

Mackenzie Livingston

Competition

Kayla Weekes

Court Relations

Allyson Eicher

Event Logistics

Nicole Klaski

Financial Management

Celia Lucey

Merchandise

Zachary McGuire

OPPerations

Hannah Park

Parade

Samantha John

Public Relations

Lauren Campion

Technology

Mikey Leipham

University Relations

Mike Baumgardner

Mike is a third-year student from Devon, Pennsylvania. He is majoring in Biology on a pre-health track through the Eberly College of Science. Previously, he served as The Best of Penn State Carnival Captain on the Event Logistics committee for Homecoming 2024. Mike loves Homecoming because it provides a platform to showcase all the wonderful Penn State communities.

Kiley Canimore

Kiley Canimore is a third-year student from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Early Childhood & Elementary Education and is minoring in Psychology. Previously, she severed as the Creative Lead Captain for Homecoming 2024 and was a Photography Committee Member for Homecoming 2023. Kiley loves Homecoming because of the people she’s met and the memories she’s made, as well as what it brings to the community! She is so excited to see all the amazing things that come with Homecoming 2025! 

Alison McCord

Alison McCord is a 4th year student from Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Architectural engineering with a structural focus. Previously, Alison served as the grand marshal and honorary grand marshal captain on the Alumni Relations committee for homecoming 2024. Alison loves homecoming because it sees people from all walks of life come together and celebrate tradition with one another. 

Mackenzie Livingston

Kenzie Livingston is a third-year student from Bethany, Illinois. She is majoring in elementary and early childhood education with minors in special education and rehabilitation & human services. Previously, she served as the Involvement Captain for Homecoming 2024. Kenzie loves Homecoming because she feels honored to be a part of the Penn State community and wants to ensure that every member of the community feels valued and included! 

Kayla Weekes

Kayla Weekes is a fourth-year student from Wadsworth, Illinois, majoring in Behavioral Health. She previously served as a Media Relations captain for Homecoming 2024. Kayla’s passion for Homecoming stems from the incredible people and experiences she’s had. She looks forward to celebrating and honoring Penn State pride alongside both current and former students. 

Allyson Eicher

Ally Eicher is a third-year student from Lake George, New York. She is majoring in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Health Policy Administration. Previously, she served as the Past to Present Captain for Homecoming 2024. She was also a member of the first-year involvement committee for Homecoming 2023. Ally loves Homecoming because it brings so much spirit to the Penn State Community in a way that is not celebrated throughout the year. 

Nicole Klaski

Nicole (Nikki) Klaski is a third-year student from Abington, PA. She is majoring in Health Policy and Administration with a minor in Business. Previously, she served as a Student Organization Liaison Captain for Homecoming 2024. Nikki loves Homecoming because it embodies Penn State and its longstanding traditions and pride. 

Celia Lucey

Celia Lucey is a third-year student from Wilmington, Delaware! She is majoring in Biology. Previously, she served as the Parade Day Focus Group Captain for Homecoming 2024. Celia enjoys being a part of Homecoming because of the unique opportunity to connect with a broader Penn State community.

Zachary McGuire

Zach McGuire is a third-year student from Williamsport, Pennsylvania studying architectural engineering with a minor in architectural studies. This will mark his fourth year of involvement with the organization, previously serving as OPP Captain for Homecoming in both 2023 and 2024. Now stepping into the role of Operations Director for Homecoming 2025, Zach is excited to contribute to another memorable Homecoming celebration in State College.

Hannah Park

Hannah Park is a third-year student from Princeton, New Jersey. She is majoring in Data Science and minoring in Security and Risk Analysis. Previously she has been a part of the First Year Involvement Committee, University Relations Involvement, and in 2024 she served as a Parade Captain as a Student Organization Liaison. Hannah loves Homecoming because it brings the Penn State community together and celebrates Penn State tradition and pride all year round.

Samantha John

Samantha John is third-year student from Mercer Country, New Jersey. She is majoring in Film Production and minoring in Photography. Previously, she served as the Production Captain for Homecoming 2024. Samantha joined because of the deep roots she has with Penn State and the determination she has to further her legacy. She loves Homecoming because of the friends it has brought her and the experience of community within the organization. 

Lauren Campion

Lauren Campion is a third-year student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Human Centered Design and Development with a minor in Security and Risk Analysis. Previously, she served as a Lead Developer in the Technology Committee for Homecoming 2024. Lauren loves Homecoming because she enjoys giving back to the community, and bringing people together through the different events and outreach. 

Mikey Leipham

Mikey Leipham is a fourth-year student from Horseheads, New York. He majors in Business Management and minors in Business Law. Previously, Mikey served as the Special Events Captain on the University Relations committee for Homecoming 2024. Mikey loves homecoming because it creates a sense of belonging in the Penn State community and provides an opportunity to follow in both of his sisters’ footsteps. 

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