Meet our Public Relations Program Alumni

A degree in public relations opens doors in every industry across the nation. Our graduates have landed highly sought-after jobs with PR agencies and in-house communication teams, and leveraged their transferable skills into careers in law, business, human resources, nonprofit management, and beyond. Check out what some of our alumni are up to now:

Hannah Oakley poses with her PRNEWS Top Woman in Communications Rising Star award in April 2025
Hannah Oakley’s PR Journey from SOJC to Rising Star
From Allen Hall PR to PRNEWS Rising Star, Hannah Oakley ’18 has built a career shaping narratives for athletes, entertainers, and women’s sports leagues.
Ariana Donaville speaks into a microphone while participating in a panel discussion
SOJC Alum Uses Storytelling to Highlight Gun Violence
As communications director for a regional office of gun violence prevention, Ariana Donaville, BS '17 (public relations), MS '20 (strategic communication), speaks out about violence prevention.
Alex Horwitch wearing a green University of Oregon polo shirt, with a statue of Shrek out of focus in the background
Social media class led this UO alum to his dream job
Alex Horwitch ’12 credits a UO social media class for a string of events that led to a viral video, a stint on “The Voice,” and jobs for Disney, MLB and DreamWorks.
Carly Ebisuya poses for a portrait in front of a shiny silver background while tossing a basketball in the air
How a young alum landed her dream career in sports PR
In fewer than two years after graduation, PR and journalism alum Carly Ebisuya ’21 landed her dream job as director of PR for the WNBA team the Chicago Sky. Find out how the SOJC helped her get there.
portrait of Aurora Diaz
Aurora Diaz '12 is revolutionizing Latina beauty space
The SOJC alum, who has been an entrepreneur since she was a young girl, launched The Jefas, a first-of-its-kind beauty platform with aspirations to be the Sephora for Latina-founded brands. 
Serena Woods
Alumni Profile: Serena Woods ’04 is carving her career path in political PR
The public relations alum advises on strategy and communications for Colorado governor Jared Polis.
Staci Stringer
Alumni Profile: Staci Stringer ’08 uses public relations degree to promote health advocacy
Discover how one UO School of Journalism and Communication alum advocates for patients using the skills she learned getting her public relations degree.
Nicole Leverich
Alumni Profile: Nicole Leverich ’99 uses strategic communication to tell stories in the tech industry
Strategic storytelling is where public relations alum Nicole Leverich found her niche. Now she’s vice president of communications at LinkedIn.
Madilyne Nguyen-Acosta
Alumni Profile: How 2021 grad Madilyne Nguyen-Acosta’s passion for culture fueled her work as a DEI specialist
As the diversity, equity, and inclusion specialist for Sony Music Group, Madilyne Nguyen-Acosta draws on her passion for culture—and the knowledge gained from her SOJC degree.
Portrait of Ali AAsum
Alumni Profile: Ali AAsum ’09 on building natural food and beverage brands
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.