Directors

Paige Myers is a second-year student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! She is majoring in Health Policy Administration with minors in Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Diversity and Inclusion. Last year, she served as a Student Court Captain on the Court Relations Committee. Paige loves Homecoming because it brings so many people together to celebrate the tradition and love surrounding Penn State. She is so excited to further explore her passion for Homecoming and the Court Relations Committee this year and is honored to work alongside her amazing co-directors!

Liz Wesdock is a third-year student from Bel Air, MD. She is studying Education & Public Policy. This is her second year involved with Homecoming, and she was a Competition Captain last year. Outside of Homecoming, Liz is involved with PLL Dance Company and Vole Dance Club. She also participates in THON as a member of the special interest organization, Trilogy. She is very excited to work with the amazing Executive Committee for Homecoming 2023!

Hailee is a 4th year from Nazareth, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Biology with a Neuroscience Option and Pre-PA track with a minor in Women Studies. Last year, Hailee served as the Court Relations Director on the Homecoming Executive Committee. Outside of Homecoming, she is the THON Chair for the Biological Honor Society, a THON Special Events Committee Member, and the Treasurer for Best Buddies. Hailee is involved in Homecoming because of the opportunity it creates to bring together all students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and anyone in the Penn State family to honor the community and family we have established here.

Shannon is a fourth-year student from Prospect Park, PA! She is majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Human Development. She is beyond excited to take on the role of Outreach Officer for Homecoming 2023! This will be her fifth year in Homecoming, starting off her journey on the First-Year Involvement Committee, and moving on to Merchandise as a CM, Captain, and Director last year. Outside of Homecoming, Shannon is a THON Entertainment Captain–you’ll be able to catch her DJing THON events! Shannon is so excited for this upcoming year in Homecoming and to share her love for the organization with the Penn State community!

Kerry Quinn is the new Alumni Relations Director for Homecoming 2023! She is a third-year student from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and is currently studying Corporate Innovations and Entrepreneurship at the Smeal College of Business. She is also acquiring a minor in Management Information Systems. Outside of Homecoming, she is involved with Lion Ambassadors and an OPPerations THON committee. Kerry is very excited to be a part of the Homecoming 2023 Executive Committee, For the Glory!

Viraj is a third-year from Chadds Ford Pennsylvania. He is majoring in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations with an additional focus in Application Development in the College of IST. Last year, Viraj served as the Donation Development Captain for the Financial Management Committee. Outside of Homecoming, he serves as a Technology Captain for Penn State THON and a LA for the college of IST. Viraj is involved in Homecoming because he enjoys celebrating what makes our Penn State community great and spreading Penn State Pride!

Sara is a third year from Virginia Beach, Virginia majoring in Professional Photography. She worked on the PR committee for Homecoming 2022 as a photographer. While outside of Homecoming she has worked as a THON photographer CM for THON 2022 and 2023, a VALLEY magazine Photographer since Spring 2022, and serves as the Media and Promotions Chair for Volè Dance Company. She grew up learning about the traditions and stories of Penn State from her family and help spark her love for Penn State while creating her own as she continues her years in college. She cannot wait to help bring Homecoming’s story alive and showcase to a wide community how special Homecoming is.

Jess is a 2nd year student from New York City majoring in Forensic Science. Her Homecoming experience began in her freshman year when she was on the First Year Committee and she then served as the Best of Penn State Carnival Captain on Pride Events. Outside of Homecoming, Jess is a THON Hospitality Captain, Vice President of the Forensic Science Club, a Program Assistant for the First Years in Science and Engineering, a backpacking leader for the Penn State AURORA program, and a member of the Presidential Leadership Academy. Jess is so excited to bring some new ideas to Pride Events and see the way that Homecoming brings people together for another year!

Grace is a third-year from West Chester, PA majoring in finance. Last year, she served as a Logistics and Merge Point captain on the Parade committee. Outside of Homecoming, she is the chair for Women in Business’ Power of Us Gala. Grace loves Homecoming because of its ability to bring together the diverse Penn State community to celebrate Penn State’s values and traditions. She looks forward to the year ahead and can not wait to lead the Parade Committee in putting on the largest student run parade in the nation!

Jenna is a third-year student from Rock Hill, NY majoring in accounting. Last year, she served as an Fiscal Tracking captain on the Financial Management commitee. Outside of Homecoming, she is a member of Women in Business as well a committee member for THON merchandise. Jenna loves Homecoming because it brings together so many people from different backgrounds to celebrate Penn State and she is so excited for this year!

Te’a is a Second-year student from Cheshire, Connecticut majoring in Recreational, Park, and Tourism Management with a minor in Sports Studies. Last year Te’a served as the Past to Present Captain for the Pride events Committee. The previous year she was a member of the First Year Involvement Committee. Outside of Homecoming, she is a Penn State Baseball On-Field Manager, while also an active member and officer of the sorority Alpha Delta Pi. She can also be seen working at Pegula Ice Arena. Te’a is excited to honor the Penn State Community and continue spreading Penn State Pride!

Alexandra is a third-year from Vernon, NJ majoring in Secondary Education with minors in English, Journalism, and Jewish Studies. Last year, Alexandra was the Allen Street Jam Captain on the Pride Events Committee. Outside of Homecoming, Alexandra is involved with Sigma Kappa Sorority. Alexandra is so excited to take on the role of Merchandise Director and sell many, many shirts!