Business Communication grad Michelle Larkin (Stevenson University class of 2014) writes that she has accepted a new job at Disney. Currently an event coordinator at Walt Disney World, Michelle will be joining the Corporate Alliance team "supporting runDisney and all its sponsorship partners. And when there's a race weekend in California in two weeks, what would be the logical first assignment? The Disneyland Half Marathon, of course!"
According to Disney's website, the Corporate Alliance team works with a variety of companies so that all parties can mutually benefit each other "by using the other companies' abilities and strength." Congratulations, Michelle! Here she is in a photo with Minnie Mouse in Disney World.
We recently heard from junior Lauren Kiper, who was especially enthused about her summer experience. She writes: "This summer I have been working at Medifast in their marketing department alongside [BizComm alum] Samantha Perillo! 
The internship is titled "College Brand Ambassador" and has allowed me to work in the marketing department where I have been writing blog posts and creating many design advertisements. In addition, I market for Medifast at the Inner Harbor every Sunday morning at their Waterfront Wellness partnership. I have officially fallen in love with marketing and advertising!" Congratulations, Lauren, on such a wildly productive summer.
BizComm alum Matt Easter (2006) checked in with the department, letting us know of his recent relocation to the Netherlands. He plans on beginning study for a Master's degree, since graduate study in the country is very affordable. Matt's background in marketing, engineering and quality control gives him lots of options. He reports that he has just returned from a fabulous vacation in Croatia and continues to practice his Dutch. Keep in touch with us, Matt! (Photo from Facebook)
Jaye Matthews is the Executive Director of an NPO, the Stepping Stones Shelter, that services homeless families in Montgomery County, Md,, and is CEO of J. Matthews International, LLC, through which she consults in business innovation and strategy through digital marketing and public relations. Professor Matthews will be teaching two sections of Introduction to Public Speaking. (Photo from LinkedIn)
Laura Davis comes to Stevenson with years of teaching experience and a MA in TESOL from George Washington University. Professor Davis' focus has been English as a second language and international students, and is on the faculty at Johns Hopkins University Center for Leadership Education. She will be teaching two sections of Introduction to Public Speaking. (Photo from Johns Hopkins University)
Dr. Omowale Elson is no stranger to Stevenson. He was the keynote speaker at the 2015 Lambda Pi Eta induction ceremony and will be teaching two sections of Introduction to Public Speaking on Mondays and Wednesdays. Dr. Elson is the vice-president for Business Development at Elson Consulting Group and has taught at the University of Maryland University College and Trinity Washington University. (Photo from LinkedIn)