Communication Alumni Spotlights

“I have the opportunity to make a direct impact on a person’s career and life by helping ensure our company creates an environment where people can thrive, achieve, and grow personally and professionally.”

“I could write a novel about specific examples in my life and career that were shaped by the liberal arts skills I gained at Carthage.”

“I love that I get to come to work every day and make an incredible impact — not only on my students but on the future.”

“My professors were amazing. I was surrounded by wonderful characters who truly wanted to help me succeed and find my way in the world.”

“I really love how Carthage gave me all of the lessons and tools to prepare me for my future in the marketing and public relations realm.”

“I’m deeply curious about how the world works and what drives people, and I love pursuing that knowledge.”

“I truly enjoy the fast-paced, and at times, chaotic nature of the news industry. It keeps you on your toes.”

“I love that my role is a balance of data and creative. I get to use data collected from campaigns to derive results and recommendations for future campaign strategies.”

“The thing I enjoy the most about my career is servicing and helping the underserved communities and often overlooked demographic customers and consumers in our industry: African Americans, Latin Americans, and the LGBTQ+ communities.”

“Carthage gave me the skills to adapt and work under pressure while still doing high-quality work.”

“I get to see my passion for storytelling and people play out in the corporate environment, where I take pride in the positive difference I can make on the overall success of a company.”

“I chose Carthage because I felt most at home on campus.”

“The part of the job that I love the most has been getting to interact and collaborate with brilliant people who are industry leaders within their field.”

“My job is always changing depending on client needs and wants. This gives me a chance to think outside the box and problem-solve on a daily basis.”

“I enjoy working with firefighters, fire department and village administration, business owners, general contractors, and people within the community to make Downers Grove a safer place.”