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TEA @ NC State

Student Organization @ NC State 

President: April 2024 - Current

As president of the TEA @ NC State was instrumental in the revamp of this student organization. In Spring 2024, the club, originally called the Theme Park Club, had been shut down due to low attendance. To breathe new life into the group and better connect students with the Themed Entertainment Industry, I took the initiative to revamp the club. Under my leadership, we formed a partnership with the Themed Entertainment Association. With a clearer vision for the club and the help of two other officers, we worked together to create a space that not only welcomes those who love themed entertainment but also provides opportunities for students aspiring to work in the industry.
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Planning for Fall 2024

Our first semester saw us working to restore the club to better support the students in becoming connected to the Themed Entertainment Industry. A business plan was put together to best represent our vision and goals were for the club, while other documents were prepared that included brainstorming, a marketing plan, a meeting plan, etc. A budget was also comprised to reflect the needs of the club for the fall semester to support any events and trips that were taking place.

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Fall 2024 Events

Our first event for the first semester included a series that was based of the Imagineering in a Box. It was designed to give students a look into the creative side of the industry and have a better understanding of the processes that go into designing a themed land, but also it gave a chance for students to see if this was something that interested them. I led the whole series and delivered the presentations. 

Our other semester long series that took place was a Industry Professional Presentation series where 5 professionals from across different companies and fields within the industry talked to students about their career path, projects they have worked on, and answered questions students may have had. 

Our last major event of this trip saw the club take it's first trip to the IAAPA EXPO. We had 3 students, including myself, attend the week long expo. I lead the planning for this trip, creating the budget, schedule, and finalizing the details. It was a successful trip for the students being able to connect with young professionals and industry professionals, walk the show floor to see all the many different companies on display and learn about them and experience the Themed Entertainment that Orlando had.

Fall 2024 Metrics

Imagineering In a Box Series - 7 students average attendance
Industry Professional Presentations - 9 students average attendance
Instagram followers - +106 followers
Email Subscribers - +17 students
First IAAPA EXPO Trip - 3 students
Funding - $611 for IAAPA Trip

Spring 2025 Events

With the new semester underway we have a full schedule for this semester. Planning has ended and meetings have begun. With new events, meetings and trips planned for this semester our club is ready to continue to grow and reach more students at NC State.

Our meetings this semester will comprise of two Industry Professional Presentations, fun movie nights and trivia nights, while also attending a musical being put on at a theater on campus.

A new event we are starting this semester is a design project that is being done in-house that is meant to be a time for those who are interested in working in the industry a chance to try and solve a problem within the Themed Entertainment Industry. 


Our trips this semester range from a wide variety of venues within the Themed Entertainment Industry. Our first trip will be a museum meetup at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Our headline trip will be a day trip to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, which will include a tour that is still to be finalized. The end of semester trip will conclude with Frankie's, a family fun park.

Our semester is just getting started, but we are excited to help students become better connected to the Themed Entertainment Industry.

Spring 2025 Metrics- Up to 1/29/25

Design Project - 8 students at first meeting
TEA @ NC State Meetings - 14 students at first meeting
Instagram followers - +73 followers
Email Subscribers - +27 students

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