Hanin Najjar, class of '21, co-founded a company before completing her undergraduate degree in journalism and political science. Now, only a few months after graduation, she has been named a Portland Innovator under 25 by Portland Business Journal for her work with Parachute Media.
“Student-athletes have a full plate, and figuring out how to monetize their brands is an incredible challenge. Our team has spent decades building the brands of the world’s best athletes, and we will use that experience to elevate NIL opportunities by bringing in leading expertise across brand, marketing, sponsorship, digital and creative to support all Oregon student-athletes, inclusive of every sport and across gender.”—Rosemary St. Clair, CEO of Division Street, Inc.
Tylynn Burns used the skills she gained directing the SOJC’s student-run ad agency to launch her own event agency. She also stars in HBO’s “Sweet Life: Los Angeles.”
A lifelong fan of “the beautiful game,” Jackie Gutierrez parlayed her SOJC Journalism Master’s degree into a website that covers women’s soccer at the highest level.
Ali AAsum harnessed the hands-on experience gained through her SOJC degree to propel her toward a PR career. She now manages the Ninkasi Brewing brand.
