THON 2026 just got a whole lot bigger, folks.

The newly named Executive Director Benjamin Roitman has appointed his new executive committee for 2026, THON announced Sunday afternoon. The new executive committee features a new position, Volunteer Logistics, with Public Relations split into two positions, Digital Content and Media Management.

The THON 2026 Executive Committee features:

• Communications Director Maggie Gilbert
• Dancer Relations Director Anabella Begley
• Donor and Alumni Relations: Alumni Engagement Director Julia Skrip
• Donor and Alumni Relations: Development Director Jeffrey Walsh
• Entertainment Director Alex Aumen
• Family Relations Director Carley Mykut
• Finance Director Areea Rahman
• Hospitality Director Nathan Reish
• Merchandise Director Reese Butler
• Operations Director Ava Wolf
• Public Relations: Digital Content Director Lauren Mellas
• Public Relations: Media Management Director Vraj Patel
• Rules and Regulations: Event Safety Director Lauren Trippetti
• Rules and Regulations: Fundraising Safety Director Praharsh Upadhyaya
• Special Events Director Kristin Bayuk
• Supply Logistics Director Erin Gnall
• Technology Director Riya Shah
• Volunteer Logistics Director Kristen Donahoe

Congratulations to all of those who were selected!

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