10/19/2026
Meet the faces behind DA&PR! 🎊🤘
At Diversity in Advertising & Public Relations, we believe that different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are what make creativity thrive. Our officer team brings together individuals with unique passions, talents, and stories, all united by a shared commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the advertising and PR industry.
Meet Samantha Wexler, our DA&PR President!
Sam is a senior Public Relations student at UT Austin, pursuing a minor in Professional Sales and Business Development while also participating in the Texas Media & Analytics program. With a passion for event planning and bringing people together, she has gained valuable experience as the Director of Social Events for her sorority, Kappa Delta, where she has organized large-scale events and campaigns that blend creativity, strategy, and leadership.
Meet Romi Kahana, our Co-President of DA&PR!
Romi is a junior Advertising student at UT Austin in the Texas Media & Analytics program, pursuing minors in Statistics & Data Science and Professional Sales & Business Development.
With a passion for data-driven advertising and strategic communications, Romi has gained valuable experience through her involvement in UT’s Communication Council, where she serves as a Student Issues and Advisory Event Coordinator. She also brings her creativity to the UT Orientation Social Media Team, developing content to connect with incoming Longhorns!
Meet Andy Garcia, our DA&PR Vice President!
Andy is a senior Public Relations student at UT Austin with a passion for influencer marketing, communications, and leadership. She currently works as an Influencer Marketing Intern at Bloom Nutrition, gaining hands-on experience connecting brands with audiences through creator partnerships. Andy also serves as a Program Assistant with UT RecSports, bringing additional experience in leadership and human resources!
Meet Will Harris, our DA&PR Co-Vice President!
Will is a senior Advertising student at UT Austin with a passion for advertising strategy, sports media, and broadcasting. He has gained hands-on experience through his involvement in CALLEN’s Bijan Mustardson campaign, a s