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Media Week 2021

UNF School of Communication Media Week 2021

Monday, October 25

Online Diversity Panel, Zoom, 1-2:15 p.m., Prof. Tricia Booker, facilitator
“How does your organization interpret, initiate and communicate diversity and inclusion?”

Zoom Link: https://unf.zoom.us/j/94291487847

Panelists:

Chanel Leblanc Aikens, Senior Producer, TEGNA (Channels 12/25 Jacksonville-First Coast News)
Stacy Ellison, Director of Development & Communications, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center
Derrick Richardson, Principal, Richardson Management Services, LLC
Eduardo Sarmiento, Executive Vice President, Creative, Brunet-Garcia Advertising, Inc.

Online Alumni Panel, Zoom, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Prof. Bobbi Doggett, facilitator
Advice from recent grads for future grads about the current work environment, preparing for interviews and what to expect at your first job in communication.

Zoom Link: https://unf.zoom.us/j/92009767787

Panelists:

Jacqueline Simard Ireton, Corporate Digital Strategy, Governance & Risk Mitigation, Eli Lilly and Company
Marina Martin Leary, Senior Marketing Manager, Girl Scouts of Atlanta
Paola Lorenzo, Media Specialist, Sports & Entertainment, City of Jacksonville
Tiffany Salameh, Evening Anchor, ABC57 (Indianapolis)
Liz Slobodian, Vice President of Public Affairs, Firehouse Subs

Wednesday, October 27

Digital Video Production Breakout, Building 14D/Room 2001, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Prof. Frank Goodin, facilitator

Conversation and advice from professionals about the digital production field.

Panelists:

Jason Ramsey, Owner, Nimble Creative Services
Stacey Steiner, Director of Brand Activation, Prattify
Dave Waters, Commercial Production Manager, WJXT

Meet the Mentors Luncheon, Talon Room (4th floor of Building 16), 12 to 1 p.m.

Limited to juniors, seniors, and graduate students, this is an opportunity for students to network with and garner advice and information from working professionals.

Panelists:

Carole Vanderhoef Banks, Vice President, Research & Planning, Shepherd Agency
Daniel Burstein, Senior Director, Content and Marketing, MECLABS
David Clark, Executive Director, Downtown Ecumenical Services Council
Tom Fridley, Programming Consultant & Director of Production, Promotion, Community Relations, 1010XL
Ashley Greer, Executive Producer, Action News Jax
Karen Brune Mathis, Editor, Jacksonville Daily Record
Mike Miller, former broadcaster and independent consultant on marketing, branding, public engagement, media and government relations
Mitzi Saul, Marketing and Communications Manager, Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida
Stacey Steiner, Director of Brand Activation, Prattify
Dave Waters, Commercial Production Manager, WJXT-TV News4Jax

Advertising Breakout, Building 14D/Room 2001, 1:30-2:45 p.m., Prof. Stephanie McLain-Araujo, facilitator

Conversation and advice from professionals about the advertising field.

Panelists:

Carole Vanderhoef Banks, Vice President, Research & Planning, Shepherd Agency
Daniel Burstein, Senior Director, Content and Marketing, MECLABS
Stacey Steiner, Director of Brand Activation, Prattify

Thursday, October 28

Online PR Breakout, Zoom, 12 to 1:15 p.m., Prof. Angela Spears, facilitator
Conversation and advice from professionals about the public relations field.

Zoom Link: https://unf.zoom.us/j/99879582051

Panelists:

Toni Boudreaux-Godwin, Director of Operations, The Brumos Collection
David Clark, Executive Director, Downtown Ecumenical Services Council
Natalie DeYoung, Director of Communications and Public Relations, Wingard
John Mills, CEI Area Manager, Northwest Florida, Quest Corporation of America
Mitzi Saul, Marketing and Communications Manager, Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida