Directors

Executive Director

Homecoming 2024

Paige Myers

Paige Myers is a third-year student from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. She is majoring in Health Policy Administration with a minor in Diversity and Inclusion. Previously, she served as the Court Relations Director for Homecoming 2023. She was also a Student Court Captain for Homecoming 2022. Paige loves Homecoming because it brings so many people together to celebrate the traditions of Homecoming and a shared sense of pride for Penn State. Paige cannot wait to take on this role alongside the Homecoming 2024 Executive Committee! For the Glory! 

Meet the Executive Committee

In addition to Homecoming’s Executive Director, there are 2 Homecoming Officers and 13 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

Jenna Borko

Logistics Officer

Madison Lavender

Outreach Officer

Directors

Katie Russell

Alumni Relations

Amanda Yingling

Competition

Lauren Smeraldo

Court Relations

Andrew Valentine

Financial Management

Lily Henderson

Internal Development

Krista Pustrom

Merchandise

Timothy Sharkey

OPPerations

Olivia Markus

Parade

Barbara Smith

Pride Events

Cady Barcak

Public Relations

Henry Sabine

Talent Relations

Ethan Lemin

Technology

Elizabeth Wesdock

University Relations

Jenna Borko

Jenna Borko is a fourth-year student from Rock Hill, New York. She is in the integrated Masters of Accounting program through the Smeal College of Business. Previously, she has served as the Financial Director for Homecoming 2023. She was also a fiscal tracking captain for Homecoming 2022. Jenna loves Homecoming because it brings so many people together to celebrate the love we all have for Penn State.

Madison Lavender

Maddie Lavender is a second-year student from Woolwich Township, New Jersey. She is majoring in Psychology. Previously, she served as the University and Graduate Court Captain for Homecoming 2023. Maddie is a part of Homecoming because I want to give back to the same organization that helped me discover my love and pride for the Penn State community. 

Katie Russell

Katie Russell is a fourth-year student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Development. Previously, she served as the Events Captain for Homecoming 2023. Katie loves Homecoming because it unites the Penn State community from near and far to continue the long-rooted traditions that make up Penn State. 

Amanda Yingling

Amanda Yingling is a fourth-year student from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in both Marketing and Spanish with a minor in International Business. Previously, she served as a VIP-vehicle Liaison Captain for Homecoming 2023. Amanda loves Homecoming because it brings the whole community together to celebrate Penn State pride.

Lauren Smeraldo

Lauren Smeraldo is a third-year student from Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in both Political Science and Public Relations. Previously, she served as the alumni court captain for Homecoming 2023. Lauren’s love for Homecoming comes from being a part of a large Penn State family. She is excited to honor and celebrate Penn State pride with all current and former students. 

Andrew Valentine

Andrew Valentine is a third-year student from King of Prussia, PA. He is majoring in Supply Chain and Information Systems with a minor in Spanish. Previously, he served as a fiscal tracking captain for Homecoming 2023. Andrew loves Homecoming because it embodies Penn State and its longstanding traditions and pride.

Lily Henderson

Lily Henderson is a third-year student from Devon, Pennsylvania. She is majoring Sociology with a minor in Italian. Previously, she served as the Organization Liaison Captain for Homecoming 2023. Lily enjoys being a part of Penn State Homecoming because she loves seeing all the students, faculty, alumni, and visitors enjoy all the Homecoming events that remind us why Penn State is so great!

Krista Pustrom

Krista Pustrom is a third-year student from Ocean Township, New Jersey! She is majoring in Business Management while also earning her Real Estate Analysis & Development Certificate. Previously, she served as the Procurement-Purchasing Captain for Homecoming 2023. Krista enjoys being a part of Homecoming because it unites different organizations and the Penn State community together to celebrate the tradition and love that people have for the university 

Tim Sharkey

Tim Sharkey is a fifth-year student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is majoring in Environmental Resource Management with a minor in Agribusiness Management. Previously, he served as the Inventory Development Captain for Homecoming 2023. Tim loves Homecoming because of the friendships that are made throughout the year along with the wonderful memories. 

Olivia Markus

Olivia Markus is a third-year student from Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Finance. Previously, she served as the Logistics and Merge-point Captain for Homecoming 2023. Olivia is a part of Homecoming because it creates a sense of belonging for everyone connected to Penn State. 

Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith is a third-year student from Rochester, New York. She is majoring in Criminology and is pursuing her master’s degree in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration. Previously, she served as the Friends and Family Tent Captain for Homecoming 2023. She was also a member of the First-Year Involvement committee for Homecoming 2022. Barbara loves Homecoming because it brings wonderful events to Penn State that students do not get to experience throughout the year. 

Cady Barcak

Cady Barcak is a fourth-year student from Austin, Texas. She is majoring in both Political Science and Digital and Print Journalism and has plans to attend law school upon graduation. Previously, she served as the Media Relations Captain for Homecoming 2023. Cady is a part of Homecoming because she values honoring the traditions and community of Penn State’s past. 

Henry Sabine

Henry Sabine is a second-year student from West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is majoring in Aerospace Engineering with an interest in aircraft design. Previously, he served as the Allen Street Jam Captain for Homecoming 2023. He was also a member of the First-Year Involvement committee for Homecoming 2022. Henry loves and supports Homecoming because of his passion for this University and his determination to spread Penn State pride to all edges of this community. 

Ethan Lemin

Ethan Lemin is a third-year student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations with minors in Security and Risk Analysis and Information Sciences and Technology. Previously, he served as a Lead Web Developer for Homecoming 2023. Ethan loves Homecoming because he enjoys seeing the community come together and meeting new people while celebrating Penn State’s traditions. 

Elizabeth Wesdock

Liz Wesdock is a fourth-year student from Bel Air, Maryland. She is in an integrated Masters of Educational Theory and Policy, with a minor in Sociology. Previously, she served as the Competition Director for Homecoming 2023. She also was the Events Registration Captain for Homecoming 2022. Liz loves Homecoming because Penn State is a home, and this organization emphasizes that reality for all people and organizations. 

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