Meet the Directors

JJ Abbott

Executive Board Director

Year: Junior

Major: Marketing

Minor: Economics

Certificate: Public & Professional Writing

I have been a member of Pitt Program Council for two years prior as a member of the Special Events Committee before being hired as the Advertising Director in 2007. In the future, I plan to work in marketing, and hope to use the advertising skills I have gained as the Advertising Director and Executive Board Director. In between classes and work, I enjoy going to concerts, hanging out with friends, and being an all-around swell guy.

Christine CreveCoeur

Public Relations Director

Year:Junior

Major: Communication & English Writing (Journalism)

I have been apart of the Pitt Program Council for three years now. I enjoy every aspect of Public Relations and can't wait to use my skills for my career. Once I graduate I plan to move to New York City and work for a major Public Relations Firm. During my spare time I like to boat, swim, lay on the beach, shop, dance and most of all hang out with friends!

Jordan Gustine

Travel Director

Year: Junior

Major: Psychology & Business

Minor: Economics

Once I graduate, I would like to use the knowledge and experience I gain from the Pitt Program Council to become an event coordinator. I spend my free time hanging out with my friends, spending time with my family, shopping, watching movies, and having fun!

Sarah Miess

Arts/Film Director

Year: Sophomore

Major: Communication

Minor: Legal Studies

Certificate: Public & Professional Writing

Once I graduate, I would like to work in the field of public relations or event planning in either New York City or Los Angeles. My main ambitions are to travel the world and to continue to possess passion for all aspects of life. Besides being a director for Pitt Program Council and preparing for myself for the future, I enjoy trying new foods, deep conversations, and having a good laugh with friends.

Allie Miller

Recreation Director

Year: Sophomore

Major: English Literature

Minor: Political Science

Certificate: Leadership

I would like to use my degrees to become a Secondary Education teacher and eventually the superintendent of a school district. When school and the Pitt Program Council are not occupying my time, I enjoy shopping, photography, boating, and being around fun people.

Sarah Ollio

Special Events Director

Year: Junior

Major: Chemistry (Biological Sciences Concentration)

I am currently in pursuit of a doctoral program in Pharmacology. When I am not representing the Pitt Program Council, I am usually studying or working in UPMC Passavant's pharmacy. I love listening to music, going to concerts, shopping, snowboarding, and

hanging out with my friends.

Brandon Stirpe

Lecture Director

Year: Sophomore

Major: Pharmacy

Certificate: Children's Literature

I'm going into my second year as a member of the Pitt Program Council and my first year as the Lecture Director. When not in school or in the Program Council office I like to run, listen to music, watch sports, hang out with friends and go on road trips. I'm looking forward to contributing to the Pitt Program Council's bright future!

Allison Virus

Leisure-Learning Director

Year: Sophomore

Major: Marketing & Finance

Minor: French

This is my first year as Leisure Learning Director. After being a committee member in Pitt Program Council, I wanted to get more involved and I'm really excited about the year ahead. In my spare time I like to hang out with my friends, go shopping, watch movies, and cook. After I graduate, I would like to work in international business and travel the world.