Sun Devil Media Relations student and staff alumni
*always under construction and being updated
Cal Aboud
- BA in business (Sports and Media, 2016)
- Marketing Associate with Hardison/Downey
Tony Alba
- BA in journalism, 1985
- Happily retired in Lakeside, AZ and on the board of the White Mountains Chapter of the ASU Alumni Association. Formerly the Community Services Manager for the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside
Leif Andersen - BS, 1997
- Bonneville Media Company
Jake Anderson - ASU 2013-16
- Marketing and Social Media Copywriter, Discount Tire
Javier Aurrecoechea - BS in biology, 1997, (MBA/HRM, from UOP in 2005)
- Regional HR Manager for Advance Auto Parts
Liesl Babicka - BA in sports journalism, 2020/Master’s of sports law and business, 2022
- Public Relations Account Manager at Evolve Public Relations and Marketing
Adrian Bascope - MA in 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 in journalism, 1999
- Senior Manager of Product Marketing at CBSSports.com College Network
Nico Coney - BIS in business and recreation management, 2010
- M.B.A from San Diego State in 2012
Kaylee Connors - BA in journalism, 2022
- Tennessee Titans Communications Coordinator
Paul Coro - BA in journalism, 1992
- Senior Writer, Grand Canyon University
Jade Crook - BA in journalism, 2014
- Editor and Resource Coordinator for Assemblies of God Youth Ministries in Springfield, Missouri
Halle Dato - BA in journalism, 2022, minor in sociology, 2022
Simran Dave - BA in sports journalism, 2018; minor in biology, 2018
- Social Media Coordinator, Bleacher Report
Gabrielle Ducharme - BA in sports journalism, 2022
Emily Ducker - BA in sports business, 2020
- Graduate Assistant, University of San Francisco
Brent DeRaad - BA in journalism/public relations
- CEO Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Shayne Dwyer - BA in journalism and mass communication, 2014
- Marketing Manager at HCA Healthcare in Salem, VA
Sydney Ellis - BA Business Communication, 2024; BS Management, 2024
- Development Manager at Make-A-Wish Northeastern and Central California
Maggie Emmons - BS in political science, 2008/MA in biomedical ethics, healthcare policy and law, 2013
- Corporate Communications, Macerich
Kyle Eng - BA in communications, 1992
- President/CEO Arrowhead Advertising
Preston English - BA in 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 in sports journalism, 2021/ MA communication, 2023
- Communications Coordinator at Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)
Jason Farrell - BA in journalism/public relations, 1998; M.B.A.,2010
- Manager Marketing and Communication, ASU
Preston Fekkes - BA in management, 2024
- Communications Lead, USA Weightlifting
Ben Fishbane - BA in broadcast management, 2002
- Enterprise Account Director, SXM Media
Chris Fortney - BA in journalism and mass communication, 2019
- Assistant Athletic Director, San Francisco
Justin Gaither - BA in sports journalism, 2019
- Associate Director, Annual Fund and Development Communications, Sun Devil Club
Kyra Geithman - BA in 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 in education, 1978
- President, Global Sports Partners
Joe Healey - BIS in interdisciplinary studies, 2006
- Owner, College Bar and Grill
Grace Hoy - BS in marketing, 2013
- Supervisor, Social Strategy at VMLY&R
Kerry Howe - BS in journalism and mass communication, 2006
Christina Hundley - BA in journalism, 1998
- Athletic Director, Paradise Valley (Ariz.) Community College
Connor Johnson - BA in journalism, 2015; M.M.C. 2016
- Account Executive, KOLD-TV in Tucson
Jason Johnson - BA in journalism 2005
- Senior Operations Analyst for Bank of America, freelance writer for Hardball Magazine, official scorer for the Arizona Fall League
Kristin Johnson - BA in broadcast journalism, 1999
- Business Development Coordinator, Chicago Transit Authority
Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas - BA in journalism, 2021
- Digital Coordinator, UFC
Victor Keys - BA in broadcast journalism, 2017
- Video Producer, Golden State Warriors
Kris Knief - BS in communications, 2011
- Vice President, Strategy and Innovation at Foley Entertainment Group
Lori Haro Lauersdorf - BA in journalism, 1999
- Lead Business Services, Technology Chief Operating Officer at Wells Fargo
Thomas Lenneberg - BA in print journalism, 2011; MSLB in 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 in 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 in sports journalism, 2022
- Communications and Social Media Director at Club Baloncesto Tizona
Claudia (Schwartz) Knippers - BA in sports business, 2023; BS in management, 2023; minor in digital audiences, 2023; MA in communication, 2026
Colton McCrea - BA in sports business, 2019
- Director of Communications, University of Idaho Athletics
Evan Millstein - BS in 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 in communications and media analysis, 2015
- Director, Social Media for USA Baseball
Megan Neely - BS in digital audiences, 2024
- Marketing and Communications Coordinator at ASU The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jamie Nicpon - BA in journalism, 1994
- Director of Strategic Communications, University of Iowa College of Education
Erika (Nottingham) Garney - BS in accountancy and C.I.S, 2002
- Controller, Wildflower Bread Company
Jordan Parry - BS in communications, 2015
- Director of Sports Information at Gardner-Webb University
Alissa Parten - BS in communications, 2013
- Phoenix Children’s Foundation, Corporate Development
Sean Pate - BS in kinesiology, 1997
- Brand Marketing and Communications Officer, Zenni Optical
Connor Pelton - BS in sports management, 2018
- Assistant Athletics Media Relations Director for San Jose State
Nate Policar - BS in business information systems, 2006; M.B.A., 2009
- President, StatBroadcast Systems
Randy Policar - BA in broadcast journalism, 2002
- Assistant Project Manager for Strategic Communications, HDR Engineering
Chad Potter CFA - BS in finance, 2006
- Senior Analyst, Gradient Analytics
Miranda Perez - BA in journalism and mass communication, 2015
- Coordinator, Strategies and Creative Partnerships, FOX Sports
Nicole Praga - BA in journalism and mass communication, 2017; MMC, Mass Communication, 2018
- Marketing Coordinator, University of Maryland
John Regoli - BS in business communications, 1987
- Former Senior District Sales Manager at Actelion
- Passed away in the winter of 2018
Julie Reuvers Christensen - Assistant SID 1997-99; BA in journalism, 1995; MA in strategic communication, Minnesota 2008
- Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President, University of Minnesota
Greg Rosenstein - BA in journalism, 1989
- Executive VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Superior Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: SPN)
Marco Salas - BA in journalism, 2022; Master’s in sports law and business, 2024
- Manager of Social Creative Media at Sun Devil Athletics
Craig Savage - BA in journalism, 2000
- Director, Communications and External Affairs, Austal USA|Reserve Augmentee to the Director, Public Affairs, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
Josh Schwam - MA in sports journalism, 2023
- Media Relations Intern, New York Yankees and Baseball Research, YES Network
Paige Shacklett - BA in sports journalism, 2017; Master’s of sports law and business, 2018
- RADical Hope Foundation
Ana Sniffen - Master’s of sports law and business, 2023
- Marketing and Game Presentation Coordinator at Sun Devil Athletics
Jennifer (Jaeckels) Snyder - BA in journalism and mass communications, 2007/Master’s in public administration, 2010
- Director of Communications and Engagement for Mesa Public Schools
Shaylee Souza - BA in sports journalism, 2018
- Marketing Coordinator, OrthoArizona
Matt Storey - BA in journalism, 2008
- Underwriter, State Farm Insurance
Mitch Terrell - BA in journalism, 2013; Master’s of legal studies, 2019
- Sr. Communications Manager, McCarthy Construction
Tony Thai - BA in journalism, 2020
- Web Producer, Hearst Connecticut Media Group
Suzanne (Luber) Treviño - BA in broadcast journalism, 1995
- Arizona Public Service (APS) Media Relations
Regina Verlengiere - BA in journalism and mass communications, 2007
- Director, Athletics Communications at Stanford
Carmen Vitali - BA in journalism/public relations, 2012; M.S.A., sports administration, Northwestern, 2016
- Head Writer/Reporter for NFC North for @FOXSports
Rich Wanninger - BS in journalism, 1984
- Senior Associate Commissioner, Patriot League
Steve Weaver - BS in journalism/public relations, 1987
- Business owner, healthcare, in Las Vegas; former SID at Western Oregon University
Erik Wirtanen - BS in recreation management and tourism, 2001
- Communications, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University
Matt Wilson - BIS in communications and recreational management, 2010)
- Director of Player Personnel, NC State Football
Kaylee Woodward - BA in sports business and journalism and mass communication, 2020
- Communications Coordinator, Buffalo Bills
Andrew Wrigh - BA in communication and Russian, 2002
- National Account Manager, Convenience Store Manufacturing
Penelope Yamauchi - BA in communication, 2012
- Vice President, Northwest Region, Athletes to Careers
Sun Devil Media Relations former staff
Cal Aboud: Assistant SID, 2016-18- BA in business (Sports and Media, 2016)
- Marketing Associate with Hardison/Downey
Ben Alkaly: Graduate assistant, 1999-2000 - BA in communication, UC Santa Barbara, 1999
- Director of Communications, UCLA School of Dentistry
Jason Bellamy: Assistant SID, 2000-02 - BA in journalism, Washington State, 2000
- Senior Vice President, Member Experience, American Physical Therapy Association
Corinne Calabro: Assistant SID, 2011-13 - BS in 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 in journalism, North Carolina
- Executive Director, Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance
Will Edmonds: Assistant SID, 2020-23 - BA in journalism, Ohio University, 2017; minor in African-American Studies
- Director of Communications at USA Weightlifting
Maggie Emmons - BS in political science, 2008; MA in biomedical ethics, healthcare policy and law, 2013
- Corporate Communications, Macerich
Justin Emerson: Graduate Assistant, 2015-16 - MMC in mass communication, 2016; BA in journalism, 2016
- Public Information Officer, City of Henderson, NV
Preston English - BA in broadcast journalism, 1992
- Sports Information Director at Park University, Gilbert, Ariz.
Jeff Evans: Assistant SID, 2000-05 - BS in 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 in sports journalism, 2021/M.A. Communication, 2023
- Communications Coordinator at Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)
Mollie (Hanke) Kukkola: Assistant SID, 2016-19 - M.Ed in intercollegiate athletic leadership, University of Washington, 2016; BA in communications, University of Kentucky, 2010
- Communications Director, Trinity Church
Greg Harney: ASU Assistant SID, 1979-83; student assistant 1975-78 - BA in education, 1978
- President, Global Sports Partners
Kerry Howe: Assistant SID, 2006-11 - BS in journalism and mass communication, Arizona State, 2006
Jennifer (Jaeckels) Snyder - BA in journalism and mass communications, 2007; Master’s in public administration, 2010
- Director of Communications and Engagement for Mesa Public Schools
Mark Jezek: Assistant SID, 2017-19 - BA in communications, Baylor
- Sr. Social and Digital Media Strategist, SPM Communications
Paul Kirk: SID Graduate Assistant, 993-95 - Washington, 1992
- Senior Associate AD for Communications, University of Utah
Thomas Lenneberg: Assistant SID, 2012-16 - BA in print journalism, 2011; MSLB. in 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 and Student-Athlete Engagement at the Pac-12 Conference.
**Rhonda was an NCAA Women’s Basketball Sport Committee member from 2015-19, and chaired the committee from 2017-19, and was also on the WBB committee for the 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 in 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 in 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 and Associate SID, 2002-11 - BS in agriculture, Ohio State, 2001
- Director, Media Relations at Eastern Michigan University
Julie Reuvers Christensen: Assistant SID, 1997-99 - BA in 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 in journalism, 1984
- Senior Associate Commissioner, Patriot League
Elias Williams: Assistant SID, 2017-20 - Oklahoma State, 2016
- Social Campaigns Manager, National Basketball Association