Five Questions with Alumnus Daniel Byrne
Interview by Daria Zelen
What is your current position and how did you get where you are today?
I am a Senior Data Scientist for the University of Chicago's Psychology Department, working primarily on...
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Five Questions with Alumnus Hani Kuttab Interview by Daria Zelen What is your current position, and how did you get to where you are today? After completing my undergraduate degrees at the University of Illinois (BA in Communication and BS in...
Five Questions with Alumna Angie Hatfield Marker Interview by Daria Zelen What is your current position, and how did you get to where you are today? President & CEO of the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois. Right after graduation, I...
Five Questions with Alumna Sarah Hartwell Interview by Daria Zelen What is your current position, and how did you get to where you are today? I am currently a Human Resources Manager at Nestle USA, supporting our Sales organization. HR was not on my...
Five Questions with Alumna Ashvini Malshe Interview by Daria Zelen What is your current position, and how did you get to where you are today? My journey so far has been a diverse one. I have many professional interests, and I’ve always taken the...
Eight Questions with Alumna Julie Bensman Interview by Claire Mitchell You're a host, a writer, and a producer. In your own words, can you tell us more about your career? I started my career writing for magazines but found that...
In 2017, Jacob was the student speaker for the Department of Communication's Convocation ceremony. Then, he spoke on the importance of communication in the modern world and encouraged his peers to use their communication skills to enact positive change. Just three years later, we interviewed...
Kathleen Nolan is currently a Senior Consultant at Northern Trust, where she works in the field of Organizational Communication. In this spotlight, Ms. Nolan shares some memories and wisdom related to her undergraduate experience at a Communication major. Thank you Kathleen for speaking with us!...
Through Communication internships and courses, Christina Pagliero ('10) developed broad expertise in branding and information science. She attributes her diverse and flexible professional experiences to her training in Communication. Christina Pagliero is currently a Product...
Monica Muehfeld is currently a Marketing Associate at Discover Financial Services. She received her B.A. in Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012. Monica is responsible for planning, creating, and producing marketing collateral to promote international B2B...
A degree in Communication can be part of an exciting and diverse undergraduate experience, which helps our students thrive in dynamic professional roles. In this alumni profile, Tyler Balkin's shares how her knowledge and skills in Communication helped her navigate the world of Public Relations. ...
Being a Communication major opens doors for many future career paths, whether it is in a corporate, nonprofit, international, or educational setting. Rita Mannelli sat down with us during her tenure as the Director of Marketing and Communications at DePaul University School of Music. Her...
As the Partner Engagement Manager at Netflix, Peter Cohen develops relationships with internet service providers and technology partners across the United States and Canada. Prior to his time at Netflix, he worked at Amazon.com where he served as a Peering Manager. Mr. Cohen graduated from the...
Current Position: Some of you may remember me as an instructor and academic advisor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois. Since then, I moved to Colorado and transitioned from working with undergraduate students in Communication to advising graduate...
Mary works as a Business Development Manager in the healthcare industry, where she is responsible for collaborating with clients and colleagues across the industry. She completed her BA in 2003 and her MS in Health Communication in 2012. The research, writing, and strategic communication skills she...
Mark currently works in publishing, where he curates content for healthcare professionals across many mediums. In this spotlight, Mark talks about the student groups and courses that enriched his undergraduate experience in the Communication program. What is your favorite part about...
Kelsey works as a communication and media coordinator, where she combines her knowledge of persuasive campaigns with an understanding of public policy messages, two topics she studied during her graduate coursework. In this spotlight, Kelsey discusses the skills and knowledge she gained during her...
Lindsey Bergstahler currently serves as the Director of Content Marketing Solutions for the American Hospital Association (AHA), in which she designs and implements outreach strategies to connect healthcare companies with the AHA’s members and other healthcare decision makers. Prior to her time at...
Casey Murphy is currently a managing supervisor at the marketing and public relations firm Fleishman Hillard. Murphy received her B.A. in Communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2008. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with Speech Communication Departmental Distinction and...
Mike works in marketing, where his communication training equipped him to think about the needs of audiences and craft messages that can help clients meet their goals. In this spotlight, Mike talks about how central his communication degree has been to his professional success, and offers advice...
Quixada is a Carsey Fellow for New Hampshire Listens. Quixada’s research interests include financial aid policy and how the cost of college influences access to higher education, both in America and abroad. She also studies civic engagement, public deliberation, and citizenship and democracy in...
Joan Volkmann previously served as Associate Dean of Advancement for the College of Liberal Arts and Science at the University of Illinois. In that role, Ms. Volkmann oversaw the college’s alumni relations, development, and special events programs. She earned her BS in music therapy from Illinois...
Neil Jensen (’96) currently serves as Vice President of Strategy for the software vendor Workday. He has also worked in Strategy & Advising at Appirio, a global consulting firm that specializes in crowdsourcing strategies and cloud technologies. Since joining the firm in 2012, Jensen has...
