Executive Team
MaKenzie Purdom — Firm Director
MaKenzie is a senior from Springfield, KY. She majors in Integrated Strategic Communication with a minor in Business Analytics. MaKenzie joined Grehan Associates to gain experience with real clients in an agency setting, as well as to take on a leadership role on campus. MaKenzie is also a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Currently, she interns at Toyota Motor North America on the Safety Communications team. After graduation, MaKenzie hopes to continue her career in an agency setting or in an in-house consumer insights role.
Alyssa Glaros — Executive Vice President
Alyssa is a sophomore from Youngstown, Ohio. She is doubling majoring in Marketing and Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles. Alyssa joined Grehan Associates to be more connected to Lexington, Kentucky, work hands on with small business owners, and gain more experience for her future career. Along with VP of Events in the Grehan Associate, Alyssa is a member of Kappa Delta and the American Marketing Association. Alyssa is excited to get more involved in her activities while being a Wildcat! After graduation, Alyssa hopes to work international with the skincare or fashion industry. Alyssa is trilled to be working with Grehan Associates and is excited to be apart of this amazing team!
Lauren Hughes — Vice President of Creative and Public Relations
Lauren is a junior from Columbus, OH double majoring in Marketing and Management, as well as minoring in Business Analytics. Lauren joined Grehan Associates to get involved on campus and to further her leadership and marketing skills. She is also a member of Alpha Chi Omega, American Marketing Association and is a UK Athletics Marketing Intern.
Gianna Mancini — Vice President of Research, Insights & Analytics
Gianna is a junior from Columbus, Ohio. Her friends would describe her as ambitious, curious, and chronically optimistic. You can most likely find her taking pictures for the school fashion magazine or studying at a local coffeeshop. She is double majoring in marketing and management and minoring in business analytics. Her inability to sit still has her involved in various things around campus like AMA, KRNL and Grehan. Her dream would be to work in creative or fashion marketing.
Amelia Terry — Vice President of Growth & Acquisition
Amelia is a junior majoring in Integrated Strategic Communications with a Digital Media and Design minor and Sport Communication, Media, and Promotion certificate. She is from Lexington, Kentucky and joined Grehan Associates to combine her passion for marketing and local businesses while also expanding her skillset. Amelia enjoys learning about the fashion, beauty, and tourism marketing industries. After graduation, Amelia hopes to pursue a career in one of these industries.
Emersyn Acomb — Vice President of Events
Emersyn is a sophomore from Aurora, OH. She is double majoring in Marketing and Economics with a minor in Business Analytics. Emersyn joined Grehan Associates to gain real-world experience, improve her skills, and connect with other students in similar areas of interest! Along with her role as VP of Events with Grehan Associates, Emersyn is a member of Delta Gamma and Letters of Love UKY. After graduation, Emersyn hopes to work in media marketing within the fashion or lifestyle industry.
Gabbi Lanham — Account Executive
Gabbi is a junior from Louisville, Kentucky. She is majoring in Marketing and Management with a minor in Integrated Strategic Communications. Gabbi is also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, DanceBlue where she is part of the Family Relations Committee, and the American Marketing Association where she serves as the VP of Communications. She joined Grehan to pursue her interests, gain new skills, and meet other passionate students! After graduation, Gabbi hopes to work in an advertising agency.
