SUN DEVIL MEDIA RELATIONS STUDENT AND STAFF ALUMNI (ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND BEING UPDATED)
-Cal Aboud (BA, Business (Sports and Media, 2016)/Marketing Associate with Hardison/Downey
-Tony Alba (BA, Journalism, 1985)/Community Services Manager for the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside
-Leif Andersen (BS, 1997)/Bonneville Media Company
-Jake Anderson (ASU 2013-16)/Marketing & Social Media Copywriter, Discount Tire
-Javier Aurrecoechea (BS, Biology, 1997), (MBA/HRM, from UOP in 2005)/Regional HR Manager for Advance Auto Parts
-Liesl Babicka (BA, Sports Journalism, 2020/Masters of Sports Law & Business, 2022)/Public Relations Account Manager at Evolve Public Relations and Marketing
-Adrian Bascope (MA, Sports Journalism, 2022)
-Travis Breedlove (BIS, 2002)/Vice President Overland Insurance Queen Creek, Ariz.
-Heather Carter (BS, 1992)/Professor in Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU (2002-Present)
-Tom Chee (BA, Journalism, 1999)/Senior Manager of Product Marketing at CBSSports.com College Network
-Nico Coney (BIS, Business and Recreation Management, 2010)/M.B.A from San Diego State in 2012
-Kaylee Connors (BA, Journalism, 2022)/Tennessee Titans Communications Coordinator
-Paul Coro (BA, Journalism, 1992)/Senior Writer Grand Canyon University
-Jade Crook (BA, Journalism, 2014)/Editor and Resource Coordinator for Assemblies of God Youth Ministries in Springfield, Missouri
-Halle Dato (BA, Journalism, 2022, minor, sociology, 2022)/
-Simran Dave (BA, Sports Journalism, 2018; minor, Biology, 2018)/Social Media Coordinator, Bleacher Report
-Gabrielle Ducharme (BA, Sports Journalism, 2022)
-Emily Ducker (BA, Sports Business, 2020)/Graduate Assistant, University of San Francisco
-Brent DeRaad (BA, Journalism/Public Relations)/CEO Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
-Shayne Dwyer (BA, Journalism and Mass Communication, 2014)/Marketing Manager at HCA Healthcare in Salem, VA
–Sydney Ellis (BA Business Communication, 2024; BS Management, 2024)/Media & Public Relations Specialist at U-Haul International
-Maggie Emmons (BS, Political Science, 2008/MA Biomedical Ethics, Healthcare Policy & Law, 2013)/Corporate Communications, Macerich
-Kyle Eng (BA, Communications, 1992)/President/CEO Arrowhead Advertising
-Preston English (BA, Broadcast Journalism, 1992)/Sports Information Director at Park University in Gilbert, Ariz.
-Lisa (Eskey) Rodriguez (BS Honors Journalism, 1998)/Social Media Marketing Consultant
-Griffin Fabits (BA, Sports Journalism, 2021/ M.A. Communication, 2023)/Communications Coordinator at Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)
-Jason Farrell (BA Journalism/Public Relations, 1998; M.B.A./2010)/Manager Marketing & Communication, ASU
-Preston Fekkes (BA Management, 2024)/Communications Lead, USA Weightlifting
-Ben Fishbane (BA Broadcast Management, 2002)/Enterprise Account Director, SXM Media
-Chris Fortney (BA Journalism & Mass Communication, 2019)/Assistant Athletic Director, San Francisco
-Justin Gaither (BA Sports Journalism, 2019)/Associate Director, Annual Fund and Development Communications, Sun Devil Club
-Kyra Geithman (BA Journalism, 2013)/Associate Director of Policy and Community Affairs, San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
-Greg Harney ASU Assistant SID: 1979-83; student assistant 1975-78/(BA, Education, 1978/President, Global Sports Partners
-Joe Healey (BIS, Interdisciplinary Studies, 2006)/Owner, College Bar & Grill
-Grace Hoy (BS Marketing, 2013)/Supervisor, Social Strategy at VMLY&R
-Kerry Howe (BS Journalism & Mass Communication, 2006)
-Christina Hundley (BA, Journalism, 1998)/Athletic Director, Paradise Valley (Ariz.) Community College
-Connor Johnson (BA, Journalism, 2015; M.M.C. 2016)/Account Executive, KOLD-TV in Tucson
-Jason Johnson (BA, Journalism 2005)/Senior Operations Analyst for Bank of America, freelance writer for Hardball Magazine, official scorer for Arizona Fall League
-Kristin Johnson (BA, Broadcast Journalism, 1999)/Business Development Coordinator, Chicago Transit Authority
-Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas (BA Journalism, 2021)/Digital Coordinator, UFC
-Victor Keys (BA, Broadcast Journalism, 2017)/Video Producer, Golden State Warriors
-Kris Knief (BS, Communications, 2011)/Vice President, Strategy and Innovation - Foley Entertainment Group
-Lori Haro Lauersdorf (BA Journalism, 1999)/Lead Business Services, Technology Chief Operating Office @ Wells Fargo
-Thomas Lenneberg (BA, Print Journalism, 2011; MSLB., Sports Law and Business, 2016)/Associate Athletic Director for Development at Maryland
-Sean Lynch/Coordinator of Athletics, Sports Information and Physical Education
-Diana Ly (BS, Communication/Motion Pictures, University of Miami, 2013; Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB), 2018/PGA TOUR Social Media Content Coordinator
-Marcos Granda Martinez (MA, Sports Journalism, 2022)/Communications & Social Media Director at Club Baloncesto Tizona
-Colton McCrea (BA, Sports Business, 2019)/Director of Communications, University of Idaho Athletics
-Evan Millstein (BS, Journalism/Public Relations, 2019)/Paid Media Manager, 8amGolf
-Ali Mitchell (BS, 2010)/Manager of Team Services, Phoenix Suns
-Jeff Munn (ASU 1988-1992)/Radio voice of Sun Devil women's basketball
-Alex Nash (BIS, Communications & Media Analysis, 2015)/Director, Social Media for USA Baseball
-Megan Neely (BS Digital Audiences, 2024)/Marketing and Communications Coordinator at ASU The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
-Jamie Nicpon (BA, Journalism, 1994)/Director of Strategic Communications, University of Iowa College of Education
-Erika (Nottingham) Garney (BS, Accountancy and C.I.S, 2002)/Controller, Wildflower Bread Company
-Jordan Parry (BS, Communications, 2015)/Director of Sports Information at Gardner-Webb University
-Alissa Parten (BS, Communications, 2013)/Phoenix Children’s Foundation, Corporate Development
-Sean Pate (BS, Kinesiology, 1997)/Brand Marketing and Communications Officer, Zenni Optical
-Connor Pelton (BS, Sports Management, 2018)/Assistant Athletics Media Relations Director for San Jose State
-Nate Policar (BS, Business Information Systems, 2006; M.B.A., 2009)/President, StatBroadcast Systems
-Randy Policar (BA, Broadcast Journalism, 2002)/Assistant Project Manager for Strategic Communications, HDR Engineering
-Chad Potter CFA (BS, Finance, 2006)/Senior Analyst, Gradient Analytics
-Miranda Perez (BA, Journalism and Mass Communication, 2015)/ Coordinator, Strategies & Creative Partnerships, FOX Sports
-Nicole Praga (BA, Journalism and Mass Communication, 2017; MMC, Mass Communication, 2018)/Marketing Coordinator, University of Maryland
-John Regoli (BS, Business Communications, 1987)/Former Senior District Sales Manager at Actelion (RIP passed away in winter of 2018)
-Julie Reuvers Christensen Assistant SID 1997-99 (BA Journalism, 1995; M.A. Strategic Communication, Minnesota 2008)/Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President, University of Minnesota
-Greg Rosenstein (BA, Journalism, 1989)/Executive VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Superior Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: SPN)
-Marco Salas (BA Journalism, 2022)/Social Media Specialist at Sun Devil Athletics
-Craig Savage (BA, Journalism, 2000)/Director, Communications & External Affairs, Austal USA|Reserve Augmentee to the Director, Public Affairs, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
-Josh Schwam (MA Sports Journalism, 2023)/Media Relations Intern, New York Yankees and Baseball Research, YES Network
-Paige Shacklett (BA, Sports Journalism, 2017; Masters of Sports Law & Business, 2018)/Sun Devil Athletics Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications (Hockey SID)
-Ana Sniffen (Masters of Sports Law & Business, 2023)/ Marketing and Game Presentation Coordinator at Sun Devil Athletics
-Jennifer (Jaeckels) Snyder (BA Journalism & Mass Communications, 2007/Masters in Public Administration, 2010)/Director of Communications and Engagement for Mesa Public Schools
-Claudia Schwartz (BA in Sports Business, 2023, B.S in Management, 2023, minor, Digital Audiences 2023)/Communications Program Coordinator at Sun Devil Athletics
-Shaylee Souza (BA in Sports Journalism, 2018)/Marketing Coordinator, OrthoArizona
-Matt Storey (BA Journalism, 2008)/Underwriter, State Farm Insurance
-Mitch Terrell (BA Journalism, 2013; Master's of Legal Studies, 2019)/Sr. Communications Manager, McCarthy Construction
-Tony Thai (BA Journalism, 2020)/Web Producer, Hearst Connecticut Media Group
-Suzanne (Luber) Treviño (BA Broadcast Journalism, 1995)/Arizona Public Service (APS) Media Relations
-Regina Verlengiere (BA Journalism & Mass Communications, 2007)/Director, Athletics Communications at Stanford
-Carmen Vitali (BA Journalism/Public Relations, 2012; M.S.A., Sports Administration, Northwestern, 2016)/Head Writer/Reporter for NFC North for @FOXSports
-Rich Wanninger (BS Journalism, 1984)/Senior Associate Commissioner, Patriot League
-Steve Weaver (BS Journalism/Public Relations, 1987)/Business owner, healthcare, in Las Vegas; former SID at Western Oregon University
-Erik Wirtanen (BS Recreation Management and Tourism, 2001)/Communications, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University
-Matt Wilson (BIS, Communications and Recreational Management, 2010)/Director of Player Personnel, NC State Football
-Kaylee Woodward (BA Sports Business and Journalism & Mass Communication, 2020)/Communications Coordinator, Buffalo Bills
-Andrew Wright (BA, Communication & Russian, 2002)/National Account Manager, Convenience Store Manufacturing
-Penelope Yamauchi (BA, Communication 2012)/Vice President Northwest Region, Athletes to Careers
SUN DEVIL MEDIA RELATIONS FORMER STAFF
-Cal Aboud Assistant SID 2016-18 (BA, Business (Sports and Media, 2016)/Marketing Associate with Hardison/Downey
-Ben Alkaly Graduate assistant 1999-2000 (BA, Communication, UC Santa Barbara, 1999)/Director of Communications, UCLA School of Dentistry
-Jason Bellamy Assistant SID 2000-02 (BA, Journalism, Washington State, 2000)/Senior Vice President, Member Experience, American Physical Therapy Association
-Corinne Calabro Assistant SID: 2011-13 (BS, Electronic Media, Kansas State 2008; M.S. Sport Administration, Marshall 2011)/Communications Manager USA Volleyball and press officer for U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Team
-Scott Dupree Assistant and Associate SID: 1987-93 (BA, Journalism, North Carolina)/Executive Director, Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance
-Will Edmonds Assistant SID: 2020-23 (BA, Journalism, Ohio University 2017, minor in African-American Studies)/Director of Communications at USA Weightlifting
-Maggie Emmons (BS, Political Science, 2008/M.A. Biomedical Ethics, Healthcare Policy & Law, 2013)/Corporate Communications, Macerich
-Justin Emerson Graduate Assistant: 2015-16 (MMC, Mass Communication, 2016; BA, Journalism, 2016)/Public Information Officer, City of Henderson, NV
-Preston English (BA, Broadcast Journalism, 1992)/Sports Information Director at Park University Gilbert, Ariz.
-Jeff Evans Assistant SID: 2000-05 (BS, Public Relations/Sport Management, Washington State University 2000)/SID at Western Washington; formerly Assistant Director of Information with Seattle Mariners 2007-2015
-Griffin Fabits (BA, Sports Journalism, 2021/ M.A. Communication, 2023)/Communications Coordinator at Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)
-Mollie (Hanke) Kukkola, Assistant SID: 2016-19 (M.Ed Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership, University of Washington 2016/B.A. Communications, University of Kentucky 2010)/Communications Director, Trinity Church
-Greg Harney ASU Assistant SID: 1979-83; student assistant 1975-78/(BA, Education, 1978/President, Global Sports Partners
-Kerry Howe Assistant SID: 2006-11 (BS, Journalism & Mass Communication, Arizona State, 2006)
-Jennifer (Jaeckels) Snyder (BA, Journalism & Mass Communications, 2007/Masters in Public Administration, 2010)/Director of Communications and Engagement for Mesa Public Schools
-Mark Jezek Assistant SID: 2017-19 (BA, Communications, Baylor)/Sr. Social and Digital Media Strategist, SPM Communications
-Paul Kirk SID Graduate Assistant: 1993-95 (Washington, 1992)/Senior Associate AD for Communications, University of Utah
-Thomas Lenneberg Assistant SID: 2012-16 (BA, Print Journalism, 2011; MSLB., Sports Law and Business, 2016)/Associate Athletic Director for Development at Maryland
-Rhonda Lundin Bennett Assistant SID: 1999-2005 (BS, Northwestern 1996)/Associate Commissioner, Sport Management & Student-Athlete Engagement at the Pac-12 Conference.
**Rhonda was a NCAA Women’s Basketball Sport Committee member 2015-19 and chaired committee from 2017-19 and was also on the WBB committee for COVID year in 2021.
-Sean Moore Assistant SID: 1997-2000 (Washington, 1996)/Senior Director of Advancement Services, Foster School of Business at UW
-Randy Policar (BA, Broadcast Journalism, 2002)/Assistant Project Manager for Strategic Communications, HDR Engineering
-Nicole Praga Graduate Assistant: 2017-18 (BA, Journalism and Mass Communication, 2017; MMC, Mass Communication, 2018)/Assistant Director of Strategic Communication, Penn State Athletics
-Frank Reed Assistant SID: 1990-93 (MS Leadership and Disaster Preparedness, Grand Canyon, 2010)/Former Captain, Tempe Fire Department (RIP we miss you Frank)
-Kathryn Roberts Assistant SID 2013-2016 (BA Creative Writing, University of Arizona 2012)/Consistency Strategist for Entrepreneurs at Quest for $47
-Erin Rowley Assistant SID: 2000-02 /Internal Communications Manager, Seattle Mariners
-Alex Ryan Assistant & Associate SID: 2002-11 (BS, Agriculture, Ohio State 2001)/Director, Media Relations - Eastern Michigan University
-Julie Reuvers Christensen Assistant SID 1997-99 (BA Journalism, 1995; M.A. Strategic Communication, Minnesota 2008)/Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President, University of Minnesota
-Carter Toole Graduate Assistant SID: 1995-97/Associate Athletic Director for Communications and Digital Strategy at the University of Miami
-Rich Wanninger Assistant SID 1985-91 (BS, Journalism, 1984)/Senior Associate Commissioner, Patriot League
-Elias Williams, Assistant SID, 2017-20 (Oklahoma State, 2016)/Social Campaigns Manager, National Basketball Association