All Star Alumni Speaker’s Network
These alumni are paying it forward! All have graciously volunteered to lend their expertise as classroom speakers, panelists and mentors, in concert with the Ad/PR Program and CCNY Alumni Association.
If you’re interested in joining the network, contact Prof. Lynne Scott Jackson @
lynne.scottjackson@gmail.com - who is happy to link you to student clubs, professors in your area of specialy, or create unique seminars, experiences or agency visits to enhance students’ experiences as Ad/PR majors.
Faculty are encouraged to tap into this valuable network! Remember, Prof. Emerita Lynn Appelbaum is also available to link mentors - mentees with similar career trajectories and help faculty access alumni speakers or special guests.
Alums are making things happen and want to help the NextGen succeed.
Remember, we have a vibrant network of over 1,000 professionals who graduated from the Ad/PR Program since the 90s!
These powerful DEI enthusiasts and allies understand that CCNY Alumni communications partners continue to push for global equity for all communities—from midtown to the Middle East—understanding that acceptance is the only way societies can move forward.
Industry partners: note these talented professionals are among our best and brightest and we heartily recommend them as guest presenters at marketing communications industry events. Do consider utilizing their wisdom as you’re sourcing upcoming guest speakers.
Austin Williams - Branded Content
Market Editor at BuzzFeed
Esraa Elzin - Influencer Marketing, Beauty / Fashion, et. al.
Associate Manager, North America Integrated Communications & Influencer Relations at Fresh
Kellie Jelencovich - Travel / Lifestyle PR, et. al.
Immediate Past President PRSA-NY | PRSA Tri-State Chair | 15 Under 35 Award Winner
KarYee Au - Influencer Relations
Senior Manager - Influencer Marketing & PR Expertise
Ari Berkowitz - Social Media / Digital Marketing
Senior Strategist, Social at 360i
Amalia Lytle - Financial and corporate communications, media relations
Account Supervisor, Prosek Partners
Gabriela Peralta - excited to chat about “real world” experience post CCNY
Client Solutions Manager at Samsung Ads
Shane Dukes - excited to share insight and knowledge on the road from associate media planner to supervisor, landing 3 promotions in the past 2 years!
Media Activation Supervisor, Essence
Joanna Ventour - experience (event) marketing
Project Manager, 19th & Park
Carmen Quang - design and concepting
Art Director at d expósito & Partners
Carmen is a frequent Workshop and Copywriting judge and dedicated
recruiter at the annual Building Bridges Career Fair and Alumni Networking Mixer.
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