Public Relations Program News

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.
The Visa Economic Empowerment Institute's website is shown on the monitor of a laptop in an office setting
Visa implements brand strategy created by SOJC public relations students
As seniors at the SOJC, a quintet of students developed a multipronged brand strategy for Visa that the financial giant uses today.
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.