Meet the E-Board
2025 - 2026
Ali Reinert
President
Hey everyone my name is Ali Reinert and I have the pleasure of serving as this year’s president for MEC! I am currently a junior studying hospitality business with a minor in public relations, and I also am the COO of Les Gourmets. I am super excited for MEC this year and to see all our old friends and meet new ones!
Aubrey Fritz
Vice President
Hi! I’m Aubrey and I am a sophomore from New Jersey & studying Hospitality Business! This year I will be serving as the Vice President of MEC! This summer I interned at Warwick Valley Country Club in Warwick, New York! I am looking forward to a great year and cannot wait to see what this year brings ◡̈
Lauren Searle
Chief Financial Officer
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Searle and I am MEC’s Director of Finance this year. I am a senior and the former President of the club and have been involved with MEC since my freshman year! I interned at Hilton Corporate in Washington DC this summer in Luxury Food and Beverage Development and really enjoyed it. I love coffee and have been a Barista at the Graduate hotel for the past two years, I’m switching over to front desk this year though, so stop by and say hi!
Maria Toleson
Director of Fundraising & Philanthropy
Hi everyone, my name is Maria and I am the Director of Philanthropy for MEC this year! I am a senior from Syracuse, NY studying Hospitality Business. I am so excited to be back with this club and the amazing people in it, I cannot wait to see what this year brings!
Emma Heyse
Director of Meetings
Hey everyone! My name is Emma and I am a sophomore from Frankenmuth, MI studying Hospitality with an interest in all things events! This year I will be serving as the Director of Meetings for MEC alongside being the Director of Marketing for Eta Sigma Delta! Over the summer, I interned at Frankenmuth River Place Shops where I helped plan and execute various events! I am so excited for everything we have in store for this year, it’s going to be amazing :)
Annika Tysell
Director of Events
Hi!! My name is Annika and I am a sophomore from the Dallas, TX area studying Hospitality Business with minors in entrepreneurship and PR! This year I will be serving as the Director of Events for MEC, as well as the Director of Communications for The Hospitality Association. This past summer, I worked as a Food and Beverage intern at The Hyatt Regency in Frisco, TX. I learned so much about the process and execution of how a hotel operates. I cannot wait for this year and to be a part of all of the amazing things each Hospitality club will accomplish!
Annie Gillespie
Co-Director of Marketing
Hey everyone! My name is Annie and I’m also one of the Co-Directors of Marketing! I’m a senior studying Hospitality Business and minoring in Spanish. I’ve previously served as the Director of Marketing for two years and Director of Philanthropy for one. I spent this summer abroad in Valencia, Spain completing my Spanish minor! I’m happy to be back with MEC and can’t wait to see what the year will bring!
Lily Warnica
Co-Director of Marketing
Hi! My name is Lily and I’m one of the Co-Directors of Marketing! I’m a senior studying hospitality business. I’m also on the Hospitality Association board serving as the COO. This summer I interned at Sterling Vineyards in Napa Valley as a Wine Hospitality Intern which was such a fun experience. I’m so excited for my last year in MEC. It’s going to be amazing!
MEC Alumni
My name is Jordan Kelley and I am a 2021 HB graduate. I currently live in Chicago and work as an Event Services Senior Associate for Smithbucklin. I manage clients and my duties vary based on their needs. The best part of my job is that I get to travel to conferences, most recently to Edinburgh, Scotland, and execute the event onsite!
Jordan Kelley - Former President