The Big Event executive board is comprised of 12 individuals; please see the below positions and their descriptions. Applications for the new executive board go live toward the end of the Spring semester. Feel free to contact our advisor, Kayleigh Murphy: Kayleigh.murphy@louisiana.edu, 337-482-9008, for questions.
Executive Director - Kylee Falcon
The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the operations of the executive board. They supervise each director and their associated committees to ensure that the work is getting done efficiently and effectively. They also ensure deadlines are being met, delegates responsibilities, acts as a problem solver and mediator, and supports the entire team. Additionally, they are responsible for running board meetings, crafting the agenda, and organizing committee and executive board trainings and retreats.
Event Planning Committee
Director of Event Planning – Shahd Muthana
- Responsible for all day-of logistics for The Big Event. They are also responsible for any university reservations, including but not limited to, tabling and room reservations.
- Constructs day-of duties for the rest of the Executive Board and is responsible for assisting with the development of the Opening Ceremony for the day-of The Big Event
Fundraising Committee
Director of Fundraising – Shelton Edwards
- They are responsible for developing and implementing a plan for the "flocking" fundraiser to reach the goal set by The Big Event Executive Board
- Works directly with flocking fundraiser with on-campus departments and organizations to spread awareness of The Big Event throughout the university
Sponsorship Committee
Director of Sponsorships - Ayush Deshpande & Kyezie Bwanangela
- Work to obtain in-kind donations and large monetary donations that reach sponsorship level. The co-directors work very closely together to reach financial goals established by The Big Event executive board.
- Establish relationships with businesses in the Acadiana community who may want to sponsor The Big Event, as well as identify the day-of needs for The Big Event and ensure that those needs are met. Examples of in-kind donations are: water, breakfast (donuts, bagels, baked goods, smoothies), raffle items, etc. (any non-monetary donation)
Strategic Communications Committee
Director of Strategic Communications - Kaiden Harris
- The DSC is responsible for leading the development of strategic communications programs and elevating The Big Event’s profile. Efforts include internal and external brand messaging, development, and management; media relations strategist; development of key messaging; cultivating and creating conversations around volunteerism, service-learning, and sustainability.
- Manages communications calendar and outreach to news publications such as TV stations, newspapers, and other public relations outlets while building and maintaining a positive public image for The Big Event.
- Serves as a graphic designer, photographer, and overall social media ambassador for The Big Event.
- Develops, designs, and executes marketing materials/promotional items for The Big Event
Training & Service Committee
Director of Training - Denaecia Lewis
- Responsible for developing and implementing the training for Flock Leaders (the “team leaders” for groups of volunteers—otherwise known as “flocks”). They also work with the Office of Community Service & Sustainability to share educational information about zero-waste initiatives, The Big Event’s role in grants for the university, and the environmental impact that The Big Event has on our community
- Develops educational content for environmental issues including, but not limited to: sustainability, zero-waste, environmental justice, flooding, and wetland preservation
- Serves as a liaison for the zero-waste initiative on campus for The Big Event - including assisting in the messaging and branding of the “beneficial beautification” project sites for The Big Event
Director of Community Service - Kaitlin Duncan
- Works to establish relationships with various nonprofit organizations in the Acadiana community, collaborates with the Office of Community Service & Sustainability to ensure university guidelines are being met for project site recruitment, as well as planning and implementing service projects for The Big Event executive board.
- Works with nonprofit organizations to recruit project sites for The Big Event and to share volunteer opportunities with UL Lafayette students
Volunteer Recruitment Committee
Director of Volunteer Recruitment - Jayden King
- The Director of Volunteer Recruitment is responsible for the promotion of The Big Event and its recruitment of students, staff, and faculty that will make-up the day-of volunteers, meeting the goal set by the executive board
- They oversee and manage the assistant director to ensure campus-wide knowledge of The Big Event
Assistant Director of Volunteer Recruitment - Lauren Godeaux
- Plans and implements recruitment based events and outreach to student organizations
- Corresponds with each organizations’ philanthropy, service, and volunteerism positions and/or encourage volunteerism within those organizations