Name: Elissa Baum
Hometown: Buffalo, NY #Buffalove
Year: Freshman
Major: Public Relations & Strategic Communications
Relationship status: Single and in search of an NJB (Nice Jewish Boy)
Clubs/Organizations: Spoon AU, PRSSA, Hillel
Dream place to live: New York City
Dream job: Something under the large umbrella of PR
Favorite bands/artists: Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Drake, Rihanna
#1 most played song on your iPod: An exact 50/50 tie between “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap and “Sweatpants” by Childish Gambino. Both make great jam session songs.
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Favorite TV shows: Mindy Project, The Office, Parks and Recreation
Favorite books: “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler, “Bossy Pants” by Tina Fey
Social media preference: #Instagram
Fun fact: I love comedy and my favorite comedian is Chelsea Handler!
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor? Kelly Cutrone. She is an expert in her field (PR), and is extremely passionate, hard-working and knowledgeable.