On November 16, 2018 a crate full of 1,239 pounds of Hurricane Michael relief supplies arrived shortly after noon in front of FSU’s School of Communication. This was no ordinary delivery as the return address was from the United States Coast Guard in Boston, Massachusetts. Lieutenant Commander Krystyn Pecora is a School of Communication alumna (M.S. ’13, …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Communication
CCI Alumna Spearheads Coast Guard Donation to Panhandle
Krystyn Pecora: Comm Alumna and Executive Officer for Coast Guard Cutter Seneca
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Krystyn Pecora graduated from FSU’s College of Communication & Information in 2013 with her Master’s degree in Media Communication Studies. She’s now serving as the Executive Officer of Coast Guard Cutter Seneca. Seneca is a 270 foot cutter currently home-ported in Boston, MA. “We have over ninety crew members serving aboard who come …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumna Mariliis Beger Appointed First Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Estonia
Earlier this year, The President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain appointed School of Communication alumna Dr. Mariliis Beger to serve as the first Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Estonia. Her research in Pakistan focuses on health literacy, eHealth and ICTs, and issues related to women’s sexual health. “I am looking forward to strengthening and building new relationships between …
CONTINUE READINGJennifer Whelihan: Comm Alumna and Tampa’s 40 Under 40 Honoree
Jennifer Whelihan earned her Bachelor’s in Media Communications Studies from Florida State University in 2001 as well as her Master of Arts in Interactive and New Communication Technology. Most recently, she’s been nominated for Tampa’s 40 under 40 for her contributions to the Tampa Bay community. This isn’t the first time Whelihan has been recognized for …
CONTINUE READINGNathan MacDonald: CCI Alumnus and TedX Speaker
Nathan MacDonald graduated from Florida State University in 2012 with his M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication. Since then, he has gone on to have an impressive career working in marketing, public relations, and other communication-related fields. MacDonald is currently living and working in Seattle as the Senior Public Relations Specialist for Seattle City Light, but …
CONTINUE READINGRachel Dix-Kessler, PR Alumna and finder.com Employee
Rachel Dix-Kessler received her Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication Studies with a focus in Public Relations in 2017. During her time at FSU, Rachel took advantage of opportunities to advance her skills in the PR field. She was the Public Relations and Event Planning Director for Her Campus FSU, interned for BowStern Marketing Communications, …
CONTINUE READINGAdriana Joseph: CCI Alumna and Strategy Specialist at HBO Latin America
Adriana Joseph graduated from Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information with her Bachelor’s in Media Communication Studies in 2011. Originally from Miami, Florida her career has led her all over the world to places like Spain, New York and then all the way back to Miami where she currently works as the Strategy …
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