Join us for a special industry-connection night dedicated to helping YOU get career-ready for your future in Communication. Come to either or both events—Learn something new and meet employers and alumni you can add to your network!

4-5pm Industry Insights Alumni Panel

Hear stories and ask questions of industry leaders who have excelled in their careers as communications professionals. From backgrounds and experiences in advertising, public relations, journalism, and more! Learn about the skills and connections you can be developing today to thrive in the future. 

ALUMNI PANELISTS

• Hailey Pratt Sr. Digital Marketing Specialist at Lane Transit District 
• Jacob Espinoza Founder at What's Happening Salem & Jacob Espinoza Consulting
• Jesse Summers Director of Licensing and Brand Management at University of Oregon Marketing & Brand Strategy
• Lindsey McCarthy Communications Consultant at Microsoft (on behalf of Simplicity Consulting)

5-6pm Connect with Alumni & Local Leaders

Grab a snack and have a chat with alumni and professionals to learn more about their career paths,and get advice about how to find career-building opportunities and connections for your future in communication.

Meet founders, creative directors, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, social media managers, sports communicators, health communicators, agency pr/marketer, content creators, and more including: 

• Dana Turell Founder at Turell Group
• Jacob Pace Videographer/Photographer at Turell Group
• Jim Murez Communications Manager at Peace Health
• Kelly Winberg Content Marketing Manager at Palo Alto Software
• Spencer Thompson Acquisition Marketing Manager at Palo Alto Software
• Joe Barthlow, Senior Graphic Designer at Orgill (formerly Tyndale Advisors)
• Karen Ramming Chief Content Officer at Tracktown USA
• Natalie Uhl Director of Digital Marketing & Communications at Tracktown USA
• Jake Willard General Manager at Drifters Baseball
• Jasmine Williams Assistant General Manager at Drifters Baseball
• Kianna Cabuco Executive Director at Lane County Medical Society
• Angel Montes-Michel Director of Communications at Lane County Medical Society
• Laura Campbell Public Information Officer at Lane Council of Governments 
• and more to come! 

Both events are open to all majors and academic years. Snacks provided. Casual Dress. No RSVP is required. Bring your friends!

This event is part of Winter Career Readiness Week hosted by the University Career Center and the School of Journalism & Communications

Special thanks to our sponsors Enterprise Mobility for supporting Career Ready Ducks!

The University Career Center (UCC) strives to make Career Readiness Week inclusive and accessible for all. If you require accommodations, contact UCC Event Coordinator, Maggie Swing, mswing@uoregon.edu, 541-346-6016 preferably 5 business days in advance.