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Natalie Hohwart President
Natalie is a senior studying Marketing at Michigan State University. She joined CRA her freshman year and has been a dedicated member ever since. She is now the President on the executive board, and outside of CRA she is the Chapter Liaison of the Phi Chi Theta business fraternity. Natalie has been drawn to retail her whole life and CRA has been a very important part of expanding this passion. Natalie thinks CRA is such an amazing opportunity to gain exposure and connections with successful companies and is excited to see it grow!
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Lily Champine External Vice President
Lily is a senior studying Marketing in the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. At Michigan State, she is the external Vice President for CRA, as well as the Editor-in-Chief of VIM Magazine, Michigan State’s student run fashion, beauty and lifestyle publication. Also on campus, Lily works with Kendra Scott as a jewelry ambassador, promoting the retailer to students across Michigan State’s campus. This past summer, Lily interned in New York City as an integrated media planning intern at OMD media agency, working on the Burberry account. Her dream career is to work in the retail/fashion scene in New York City. Lily’s favorite part about CRA is the amazing network of students and the great companies the organization connects with.
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Bella Demay
Internal Vice President
Bella Demay is a senior studying Supply Chain Management in the Eli Broad College of Business with a minor in Public Relations. At Michigan State, She is the Internal Vice President for Corporate Retail Association. Outside of school, Bella held a merchandising internship with J.Crew Group, in New York NY , where she has learned many different skills she can take with her! Her dream career is to work in fashion in New York City. Bella’s favorite part of CRA is networking with companies and learning about new opportunities that can benefit her future!
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Haley Slampak Publicity Chair
Haley is a senior honors student studying Business Management in the Eli Broad College of Business with a minor is Entrepreneurship and Innovation. At Michigan State, she is the publicity chair for CRA and apart of the Residential Business Community. Haley worked this past summer for TJX Companies as apart of their Men’s Fashion Buying team in Boston. Her dream career is to work in marketing for a luxury retailer. Haley’s favorite part about CRA is the fun group of people it has connecter her too and the amazing retail connections that are made each meeting.
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Grace Miller Membership Chair
Grace is a junior studying marketing in the Eli Broad College of Business. She is the membership chair for CRA. Grace currently is a college ambassador for Princess Polly. Her dream career is to work in the fashion or cosmetic industry after graduating next year. Grace’s favorite part about CRA is the intimacy of the club, allowing her to develop various connections as well as friendships!
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Emily Hassinger
Fundraising Chair
Emily is a sophomore studying Marketing in the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. This is my second year on E-board starting a new position as Fundraising chair for CRA. I’m also involved in running as the apparel chair for her sorority. She enjoys anything creative and loves to be involved in activities with her friends. Her dream is to work in New York City as head of any large retailer’s Merchandising team. CRA has opened up so many opportunities to talk to recruiters and learn more about the industry. The network of students willing to help is amazing and the connections are endless with CRA.
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Carlina Pitello
Secretary
Carlina is a junior studying Public Relations with minors in Business and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. In addition to being the Secretary for CRA, she is also the Director of Marketing for MSU’s Women in Entrepreneurship and a Fashion Relations Director for VIM Magazine. She currently works as a Project Manager at More Than Vintage in East Lansing and as the Owner of Lock and Key Boutique LLC, which she founded in high school. Carlina dreams of having a career in Marketing or PR for a luxury fashion retailer. She is grateful for all the opportunities that the Corporate Retail Association provides!
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Olivia Hyde
Treasurer
Olivia is studying supply chain management at Michigan state university. She has been involved in Corporate Retail Association for 2 years now and loves seeing the passion for retail grow. Her favorite part about CRA is the club members as a whole and the opportunity of growing connections. She loves the positive and encouraging environment CRA and the members provides. Outside of Corporate Retail Association, she is apart of the chi omega chapter on campus and is an active member in VIM. As treasurer, Olivia looks forward to learning more about the financial side of corporate retail.