Media Week 2021
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