MEMBER OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER

KIERAN JERRED

Kieran joined AMA after learning about the organization during a presentation in one of his classes. After hearing what AMA had to offer, he thought it sounded like a fun opportunity while also giving him valuable experience for what he plans to do after college. Since joining, Kieran has quickly become involved and has made AMA one of the highlights of his semester!

Finding His Place in AMA

Kieran first heard about AMA when one of our members visited his class and gave a presentation about the organization. He decided to give it a try because it sounded like something he would enjoy while also helping him prepare for his future career.

Since then, the people, experiences, and opportunities to learn more about marketing have kept him involved.

“It’s honestly been the highlight of the semester for me so far, and I’ve learned a lot about the marketing field from it.”

For Kieran, AMA has become a place where he can continue learning about marketing while being surrounded by people who share similar interests.

His Favorite AMA Memory

Kieran’s favorite AMA experience so far has been attending the West Michigan AMA AI event. The event gave him the opportunity to hear from marketing professionals and learn more about their perspectives on the growing role of artificial intelligence.

While the professional side of the event stood out to him, the people he attended with made the experience even better.

“The West AMA AI was great. Partially because it was interesting to see the perspective of professionals on the topic of AI, but also because the people I attended it with are lovely and very welcoming individuals.”

Experiences like this have allowed Kieran to learn outside of the classroom while also building connections with other AMA members.

Growing Through AMA

AMA has helped Kieran learn more about the marketing field and gain experience that can help prepare him for what he wants to do after college. Between attending professional events, meetings, and spending time with other members, AMA has given him a way to continue growing while still having fun.

The welcoming environment has also been an important part of his experience. Being able to connect with other students interested in marketing has made getting involved feel natural and enjoyable.

Kieran’s Advice to Future Members

For anyone thinking about joining AMA, Kieran’s advice is simple: just do it!

“Everyone has been so supportive and welcoming of each other. It mostly just feels like a group of friends that all like talking about marketing.”

Whether you are looking to gain professional experience, learn more about marketing, meet new people, or simply become more involved on campus, Kieran’s experience shows that AMA can be a place to do all of those things.

Beyond AMA

Outside of AMA, Kieran enjoys expressing his creative side through creating art and creative writing. His interest in creativity is another way he is able to explore new ideas and express himself beyond his involvement in marketing.

Whether he is learning more about the marketing industry, attending professional events, connecting with other AMA members, or working on his next creative project, Kieran brings creativity and enthusiasm to everything he does.

Congratulations to Kieran Jerred, our October Member of the Month! We are so excited to have you as part of AMA and can’t wait to see everything you continue to accomplish!