The Runway of Dreams Club at Marist is a chapter of the national Runway of Dreams organization which empowers people with disabilities through fashion and beauty inclusion. The club presents runway shows, discussion panels, community service events, and member meetings with the intent of continuing the organization’s mission.
Club Leadership
President: Isabela Cruz '25
Oversees all club meetings, board meetings, events, and activities
Responsible for communication with Marist SGA, faculty advisor, and others
Sets direction for the club
Divides and delegates the tasks of other board members
Vice President/Secretary: Kristina Cangiano '25
Tracks the schedule and progress of the club.
Responsible for all request forms.
Books rooms for events, meetings, panels, etc.
Keeps notes during weekly board meetings.
Responsible for recording important club passwords.
Maintains and organizes files in the shared Drive.
Treasurer: Stephania Bendek ‘26
Responsible for club budget
Ensures that the club makes its semester requirement of $500 of fundraising through the official Runway of Dreams Electronic Bank (Venmo)
Properly Collects and Deposits Club Finances with the College Activity Office
PR & Marketing: Mia Siano '25
Manages the marketing and public relations activities of the club
Ensures that marketing materials adhere to the Runway of Dreams branding guidelines
Maintains personal contact with the foundation's representatives and other individuals
Sends out regular updates to club members on events or meetings via email.
Responsible for communicating with Marist faculty and other professionals where the President and Community Outreach Chair are not required
Social Media: Lauren Maggio '26
Responsible for managing the Official @runwayofdreamsmarist Instagram Account
Creates and or approves a desired weekly post that coincides with the branding guidelines given by the Runway of Dreams Foundation, as well as creating flyers to promote club events and meetings
Works closely with the PR chair to ensure agreement on all marketing fronts
Responsible for the social media promotion of events.
Keeps up to date with the social media of other Runway of Dreams clubs
Community Outreach: Hana Dempsey '25
Oversees all Community Outreach events and is responsible for coordinating and corresponding with significant members related to specific outreach endeavors
Endeavors include leading a community service event each semester, sourcing and managing models for the annual runway show, sourcing and interviewing speakers for the annual panel, and any other events that require the participation of external parties
Coordinates with other clubs for joint events
Meeting Times/Locations
One general meeting per month for all members. An Elected Board Members Meeting with all the Elected Officers will also take place every week unless otherwise stated. The time and meeting place of regular all-member meetings will be determined by SGA in conjunction with the elected President of Runway of Dreams after being approved as an official chapter at Marist College
To earn one (1) point:Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 50% of club/organization activities.
To earn two (2) points:Members must attend a minimum of 50% of club/organization meetings for the semester and 75% of club/organization activities (including community service)
To earn three (3) points (executive board only): Officers must attend 50% of club meetings for the semester and 100% of club activities including community service. If executive board members do not complete all of the requirements to earn three points, they will be eligible to receive up to two points based on the above criteria.
