backgrounds Morgan Lamphere is the President of Lauren Rose Senior Advisors. She graduated from Ohio University in June 2001 with a degree in Journalism and a certificate in the Global Learning Community, where she was part of the inaugural class. Morgan has held several leadership roles in senior living and development, including Vice President of … Continue reading February 10 – Women in the Workforce Panel Recap
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February 4 – Kimberly Leupo, Delta Air LInes
Background: Kimberly Leupo is the General Manager of Global Communications – Human Resources & Wellness at Delta Air Lines. She graduated from Ohio University in 2002 with a degree in Journalism. She later earned a Master of Arts in International Communications from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She founded Copper Ink Communications in 2018. Her … Continue reading February 4 – Kimberly Leupo, Delta Air LInes
January 27 – Dan Farkas’ Portfolio-Building Workshop
About: Dan Farkas is the advisor for Ohio University’s award-winning PRSSA chapter and a lecturer in strategic communication. Author of Strategic Content Marketing: Creating Effective Content in Practice and host of The Strategic Communicator Podcast, Dan helps students and professionals master storytelling, strategy and analytics. He's a former journalist with 20+ awards, and his work … Continue reading January 27 – Dan Farkas’ Portfolio-Building Workshop
January 13 – Heather Sheppard, Fahlgren Mortine
About: Heather Sheppard is the Vice President at Fahlgren Mortine, where she has built her career since graduating from Ohio University in 2013 with a B.S. in Journalism, specializing in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. She was the last recipient of the “Outstanding Senior” award for the PR major before it transitioned to Strategic Communications. … Continue reading January 13 – Heather Sheppard, Fahlgren Mortine
How the Trump Administration’s Tariffs Could Affect Coffee Advertising
With the reelection of President Donald Trump, a new era of the United States will be born, including a new economic climate. The largest and most Googled aspect of Trump’s plan for the American economy is his plan to implement tariffs. According to taxfoundation.org, tariffs are, “ taxes imposed by one country on goods imported … Continue reading How the Trump Administration’s Tariffs Could Affect Coffee Advertising
November 25 – Leah Sternberger, Chegg, Inc.
Background: Leah Sternberger is the CRM Marketing Manager at Chegg, Inc., based in Santa Clara, California. A 2016 graduate of Ohio University, Leah earned a degree in Journalism with a focus on Strategic Communications with a minor in Marketing and a specialization in Psychology. During her time at Ohio University, she was an active member … Continue reading November 25 – Leah Sternberger, Chegg, Inc.
November 18 – Vivian Moussa, HearUSA
About: Vivian Moussa is a Communications Specialist at HearUSA, a company that makes hearing aids and focuses on hearing health. She graduated from Ohio University in 2021 with a degree in Journalism, specializing in Strategic Communication and a minor in Fashion Merchandising along with a Social Media Certificate. During her time at Ohio University, Vivian … Continue reading November 18 – Vivian Moussa, HearUSA
How College Students Can Gain Experience in Public Relations
In the evolving world of public relations, gaining hands-on experience in public relations is crucial for college students. It’s no longer enough to rely solely on classroom learning; today’s PR landscape demands practical skills that help graduates stand out to potential employers. A study of 1,000 public relations job ads shows that while traditional skills … Continue reading How College Students Can Gain Experience in Public Relations
November 4 – Recent Grad Panel
Backgrounds: Margaret Fox Margaret is a Marketing Coordinator at Siemens Digital Industries Software. She graduated from Ohio University in May 2024 with a B.S. in Journalism, specializing in Strategic Communications and a minor in Business Analytics. Sam Spinale Sam works as a Social Media Manager at Creative Ave. She completed her degree in Journalism - … Continue reading November 4 – Recent Grad Panel
October 28 – Jacqueline Lorenzo-Jones, Ketchum
Background: Jacqueline Lorenzo-Jones is the Vice President of Consumer Brand Strategy at Ketchum, specializing in PR for top consumer brands. She's a 2011 graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Journalism and Public Relations. Lorenzo-Jones was actively involved in PRSSA, which helped spark her passion for brand communications. She has extensive experience as a … Continue reading October 28 – Jacqueline Lorenzo-Jones, Ketchum