Primary Advisor: Matt Anderson

Howdy! My name is Matt Anderson (he/they) and I am the advisor for The Big Event. I am so excited to get to work with such driven, selfless student leaders who dedicate themselves and their free time to serving the entire BCS community! I hold a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University (FSU) in 2024. Before FSU, I received my Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Alabama (UNA) in 2022. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, being outside, and exercising. A fun fact about me is that I have lived in over 7 different states growing up. I look forward to connecting with Big Event Advisors all over the world to expand our network together!

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Howdy! My name is Kara Ellis, and I am proud to serve as one of the advisors for The Big Event. I am originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and currently work as a Graduate Assistant in the Student Organization Leadership and Development (SOLAD) office at Texas A&M University while pursuing a master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education. I earned my undergraduate degree from Baylor University, where my involvement in orientation, student leadership, and campus traditions sparked my interest in student affairs and affirmed my desire to work alongside students in meaningful ways throughout their college experience. Outside of my work and graduate studies, I enjoy reading, cooking, and trying new restaurants. I value spending time with my family and friends and appreciate opportunities to build meaningful connections both personally and professionally. I am excited to support The Big Event as it continues to foster service, leadership, and community impact.

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Graduate Assistant: Kara Ellis