Major: 

MA, Communication

Year Graduated: 

1996

Hometown: 

Lexington, KY

Current City: 

Lexington, KY

Current Employer: 

President, Wiser Strategies

Top played song on your playlist?: 

Ed Sheeran and Beyonce Perfect Duet

Where has your CI degree taken you?: 

My studies at the University of Kentucky prepared me to think deeply about the role of communication in creating change for business and the public good.

What is your favorite thing about your job?: 

Communication is a vital part of success. Most business failures are due, at least in part, to not understanding human behavior and communicating well. We get to help businesses succeed every day.

What¹s the most valuable thing you learned in CI?: 

Learning communication theory was very valuable to me and I'm still using it today.

What advice would you give to current CI students?: 

Learn how to create quality communication materials but look beyond the tools you're using to focus on the outcomes you seek. This will enable you to accomplish more.