Alumni Profiles

By day, Jules Walters was a city councilor for West Linn, Oregon. By night, she tackled her master’s degree in strategic communication.
Bryce Macher uses his media expertise gained in the Communication and Media Studies PhD program to improve brand strength and customer hospitality for international hotel giant Hilton.
The late Randy Shilts, SOJC alum, journalist, and author, was perhaps the most significant gay journalist of the 20th century.
At UO, Cameron Rogers covered Ducks football and basketball as an intern for CBS’s 247 Sports. He parlayed those narrative skills into a job as an e-commerce specialist for men's activewear.
Jen Luecht co-founded her communication shop on the principle that female leadership and strategic business can shape communities. Her master’s in strategic communication has helped realize the goal.
Tai Locke credits UO faculty for reinforcing the ideals of strength and independence — qualities that landed her a job as a senior user experience producer for Amazon.
Paige Landsem relocated to the Big Apple upon graduation to work for the New York Mets and Sports Illustrated. Now she pitches show content for The Rachael Ray Show.