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This exchange rate is putting a cramp in my style

Posted by: Alyssa Cashman on: March 15, 2009

On my History of the Modern World test on Friday, there was a question about Columbus discovering the Americas. Need I say more about the level of my classes here? It’s been a quiet week here in fabulous Greece, and I’m sticking around Thessaloniki this weekend. I went out with a bunch of people I [...]


About Alyssa

Alyssa Cashman is a public relations professional living and working in West Des Moines, IA. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications,a minor in history, and a certificate in Entrepreneurial Managment.


Alyssa has more than two years of public relations experience and is currently an account executive at Hanser & Associates. Her responsibilities include social media management, media relations, strategy, and event planning for myriad local, national and international clients.


Alyssa is very involved in the Greater Des Moines community. She holds board positions for both Young Professionals Connection and Habitat Young Professionals and is actively involved in volunteer efforts throughout the area.


Interested in all aspects of public relations and journalism, Alyssa's interests include higher education, philanthropy, international issues, politics and travel.

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