Alumni Profile
The Journalist Who Changed How We See Gay America
The late Randy Shilts, SOJC alum, journalist, and author, was perhaps the most significant gay journalist of the 20th century.
Alumni profile: Cameron Rogers, e-commerce specialist
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.
Alumni profile: Jen Luecht, Strategic Communication Master’s
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.
Alumni Profile: Tai Locke ’13 , senior user experience producer for Amazon
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.
Alumni Profile: Paige Landsem '12
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.
Alumni profile: Jessica Lomelin’s journey in cross-country communication
Globetrotting public relations practitioner Jessica Lomelin has influenced international perspectives for nonprofits in Seattle, Uganda, Bangkok, and Nepal.
Alumni profile: Jenna Yuille Passalacqua's quest to prevent gun violence
The communication skills and hands-on experience Jenna Passalacqua gained at the SOJC made her a powerful advocate for the elimination of gun violence.
Alumni profile: Brenda Buratti, Strategic Communication ’14
Already an experienced marketing and communications specialist, Brenda Buratti sought a master’s degree in strategic communication to add “teacher” to her career portfolio.