Public Relations/Marketing
Here is a partial list of the type of careers our alumni build.
Amanda Dugan ('08) is a marketing director at The Washington Post.
Cathy Bayer ('08) is a communication specialist for Rockford Public Schools.
Reagan Branham ('98) is senior marketing coordinator for Hastings+Chivetta Architects where she participates in every step of the marketing process from generating leads to preparing the architectural team for interviews.
John Chambers ('04) is the director of Marketing & Communications at Family Promise of Greater Denver, a nonprofit providing food, shelter and case management resources to families across metro Denver.
Brandyce Gordon (’14) is the development coordinator for Easter Seals of Central Illinois located in Peoria, Ill. She is responsible for printed materials, various event planning activities and just helping the team run smoothly.
Kristin Jording (‘12) is an associate account manager at Jostens, where she focuses on marketing and selling yearbooks and helping schools create the most meaningful content.
Matt Kelly (’08) is a senior manager and digital director at Golin, a public relations agency, where he works with Fortune 500 Clients. He has helped shape digital stratgies for BP, Pinnacle Vodka and others.
Alumni at Work
Matt Kelly.
Christy Kilgore ('01) is assistant director of marketing and creative services at Eastern Illinois University where she helps conceptualize, design and plan marketing, advertising, promotions and events for EIU. She is also responsible for the university's social media presence.
Alta King ('03) is a communications specialist for the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce where she publishes e-newsletters, photographs Chamber events, plans events and recruit members.
Amy Simpson ('07) works in human resources at HESS International Educational Group in Taiwan, where her role also includes marketing, advertising, public relations and curriculum development.
Jean Wright Media (‘88) Is senior vice president of Communications for Airlines for America, where she oversees public relations, media relations and social media for the trade association whose member airlines and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. She also serves as the spokesperson for the airline industry.
Adam Testa ('07) is a communications specialist with the Anthem Community Council in Anthem, Ariz., where he coordinates social media outreach, writes articles and shoots photos for the community website and works alongside local leaders to promote and improve quality of life in the community.
Adam Lark ('10) is a communicator for Caterpillar in Peora, Ill
