Appalachian Popular Programming Society

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The Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) serves as the primary student programming board at App State and is responsible for planning diverse, quality events for the entire community. APPS aspires to establish transformational experiences and a deep sense of belonging to all Appalachian students through educational and entertaining programs and events.

History

Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS) serves as the primary student programming board at App State and is responsible for planning diverse, quality events for the entire community. APPS was founded in 1985 to help enhance student nightlife and support retention. APPS plays a vital role in fostering and developing an inclusive Appalachian State University community.

Executive Cabinet

  • Headshot of Maggie Ballard

    Maggie Ballard she/her

    President
    ballardmg1@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Executive Council
    • Retreats
    • APPS Constitution
    • Elections
  • Headshot of Megan Ayers

    Megan Ayers she/her

    Vice President of Administration
    ayersma@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Engage
    • APPS Office
    • End of Semester Socials
    • Council Secretaries
  • Headshot of Evelyn Salgado

    Evelyn Salgado she/her

    Vice President of Promotion
    salgadocervantesep@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Engage Promo Submissions
    • Council Publicists
  • Headshot of Addy Weller

    Addy Weller she/her

    Vice President of Communications
    welleras@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • APPSfluencers
    • Websites
    • Social Media
  • Headshot of Grace Lisi

    Grace Lisi she/her

    Vice President of Internal Affairs
    lisigr@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Recruitment
    • New Member Application
    • PIT
    • Council Membership Coordinators
  • Headshot of Taylor Klink

    Taylor Klink she/her

    Vice President of External Affairs
    klinktr@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Collaborations
    • Assessment
    • APPS Alumni Network
  • Headshot of Kaylee Taylor

    Kaylee Taylor she/her

    Vice President of Development
    taylorkg@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • FLA
    • LEAD Team Workshops
    • APPS Mentors

Executive Chairpersons

  • Headshot of Anderson Ritter

    Anderson Ritter he/him

    Club Shows Council Chairperson
    ritterae1@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Live in Blue Ridge
      Cover Show
      Local Music
  • Headshot of Rosalie McCracken

    Rosalie McCracken she/her

    Appalachian Heritage Council Chairperson
    mccrackenrk@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention
      Fiddles n' Fixins
  • Headshot of Olive Postle

    Olive Postle they/them

    Main Stage Council Chairperson
    postlehe@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Major Touring Acts
      APPS Schaefer Center concerts
  • Headshot of Nashbi Cruz-Martinez

    Nashbi Cruz-Martinez she/they

    Representative and Intentional Student Engagement (RISE) Council Chairperson
    cruzmartineznn@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Coffeehouse Events
      Appalachian Theatre Shows
  • Headshot of Eli Hutchison

    Eli Hutchison he/him

    Special Events Council Chairperson
    hutchisonew@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Appalfest
      Winter Chill
      Movies on the Mall
  • Headshot of Sabrina Lorca Lozano

    Sabrina Lorca Lozano she/her

    Spirit and Traditions Council Chairperson
    lorcalozanos@appstate.edu
    Ask me about:
    • Homecoming
      Breakfast with Yosef
      AppSkate

Advisors

  • Headshot of Jake Tidwell

    Jake Tidwell he/him/them

    Assistant Director for Student Programming
    tidwelljm1@appstate.edu
    Advisor to:
    • Executive Council
    • Main Stage Council
    • RISE Council
  • Headshot of Katie Brooks

    Katie Brooks she/her/hers

    Coordinator for Student Programming
    brookskd1@appstate.edu
    Advisor to:
    • Appalachian Heritage Council
    • Club Shows Council
    • Special Events Council
    • Spirit & Traditions Council