Sarah Chrastecky is the Director of the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center where she oversees all aspects of the operation.
Sarah graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 2006, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and a minor in Psychology. Upon graduation, she moved to the Bryan/College Station area.
In the summer of 2009, she began working for the Annenberg Conference Center and caught the industry bug. During this time, she had the opportunity to expand her knowledge and passion by attending and graduating from the IAVM Venue Management School. In October of 2012, she transitioned to an Associate Directors position for Chartwells Catering at Texas A&M University to continue her experience and business interests. She returned to the Conference Center as the manager in the summer of 2015. In February of 2017, she stepped in as Interim Director until June of 2018 when she accepted the Director’s position.
Sarah is the mother of two beautiful boys and wife to a Golf Course Superintendent. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, game nights, family movie nights, and entertainment provided by a sarcastic 11 & 5 year old.
Please feel free to email Sarah with any inquiries/questions you may have.
Jamie is the Manager at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Since 2014, she has worked as an Assistant Manager, Manager, and Marketing Manager. She has over 15 years of experience in event planning, marketing, and communication. Previously, she coordinated events and managed marketing efforts as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator for a healthcare consulting firm in Dallas and managed several competitive dance studios in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Jamie graduated from Texas A&M University in 2009 with a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Tourism Management. She graduated from IAVM Venue Management School in 2019, has her CVP (Certified Venue Professional) certification through IAVM and is a Professional Certified Marketer through the American Marketing Association with a Marketing Management Certification.
When not working, Jamie enjoys spending time with her dog, her friends and family, watching Aggie sports, traveling, photography, dancing and listening to live music.
Michael is one of our Event Managers and a Bryan/College Station native, joining the team in 2013. He has a wide ranging background in Audiovisual with over 25 years of experience along with various industry experience focused on event safety and security. Using his knowledge he helps keep the center at the peak of technology and the building in great condition. He helps oversee building maintenance and also coordinates all special events on the Bush Complex grounds. He is a graduate of IAVM’s Academy of Safety and Security and holds his Crestron Field Technician/Engineer certification.
Tracy ‘TJ’ Hefti is originally from Houston, TX, and joined the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center in 2018. She has over ten years of experience in various service industry roles and is excited to bring those skills to Texas A&M University. TJ has her Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP) certification, as well as the Certified Professional in Management certification (AMA-CPM). In her free time she enjoys creating art, exploring and supporting local cuisines, and spending time with her family.
Brielle Cooper was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but because she is the child of a military family, she considers San Antonio, Texas home. She attended high school on a military base and got accepted into Texas A&M University where she studied Communication with a minor in Business and earned a Strategic Communication certificate. She worked her way through school, while also becoming a marketing intern for a tech startup company. After graduation, she went to work at Disney World as the multicultural engagement and partnerships intern. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and finding the best food spots.
Sarah Dubey
Event Intern
Sarah Dubey is the Event Intern at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Sarah was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is a sophomore at Texas A&M University working towards a degree in Communication. After graduation, Sarah plans to pursue a career in marketing or event planning. In her free time, she enjoys baking, exploring local coffee shops and restaurants and listening to live music.
Julie Lomax
Student Event Assistant
Julie Marie Lomax was born and raised in Katy Texas. She is a junior and currently studying Landscape Architecture at Texas A&M. After graduation Lomax goal is to be able to have her own company one day as a Landscape Architect. In her free time she enjoys running, drawing, listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and going to dog parks with her dog.
Vy Tran
Student Event Assistant
Vy Tran is from Houston, Texas. She is currently a senior marketing student with a concentration in analytics and consulting. After college, Tran hopes to pursue a career in either social media marketing or UX. Outside of school and work, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones, going to the gym, baking and binge watching shows
Zach Vela
Student Event Assistant
Zachary Vela was born and raised in Plano, Texas. He is currently a junior studying Management Information Systems at Texas A&M. After graduating he plans to have a career in cybersecurity or cloud computing. In his spare time he enjoys running, playing ultimate frisbee, skateboarding, and watching college football.
Maya Osorto
Student Event Assistant
Maya Osorto is from Plano, Texas. She is currently in her first year of studying Construction Science at Texas A&M University. After graduating she plans on working in the residential sector of the construction industry as a construction manager. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, making origami, and putting together LEGO sets.
