Communication Spotlight

  • Andrew Grojean

    October 30, 2018

    Andrew Grojean is a Manager of Innovation at a marketing agency in Kansas City that specializes in healthcare. He helps develop artificial intelligence technologies for the pharmaceutical industry. In 2015, Andrew was named Medical Marketing and Media’s Young Marketer of the Year. Andrew’s hobbies include keeping up to date on pop culture, cheering on Kansas … Read More

  • Becky (Hadley) Cutright

    October 23, 2018

    Becky (Hadley) Cutright is an avid foodie, traveler, seasonal runner, classic rock lover, and cheese enthusiast. She lives in St. Louis, MO with her husband, dog, and (yes) pig. She loves her family and adores her friends. When she’s not cooking or on an adventure, she is a communications consultant for the Treasury Division at … Read More

  • Cait Bladt

    October 16, 2018

    Cait Bladt is a writer and comedian living in New York City. Her Twitter bio says she is “a pile of half eaten hot wings who wished very hard to be a real girl” which is the most accurate description of her in existence. She currently works as a political editor for the website The … Read More

  • Renee Baharaeen

    October 9, 2018

    Renee Baharaeen is currently a Production Assistant for CNN’s Special Events unit. Prior to joining CNN, she served as a Staff Assistant and Coordinator for the Presidential Personnel Office at the White House. She is originally from Kansas City, MO. Outside of work, Renee enjoys traveling, reading, and trying new Pinterest recipes. What year did … Read More

  • Jackie Yoo

    October 2, 2018

    Jackie Yoo is multinational journalist specializing in video and multimedia production, broadcast and radio. She has experience working in newsrooms, documentaries, directing on-air live shows and field production. Currently, she is a desk assistant/production assistant at ABC News in Washington, DC. Prior to joining ABC News, Jackie worked for Radio Free Asia in DC and … Read More

  • Katherine Olsen Flaate

    September 25, 2018

    Katherine currently lives in Oslo, Norway after living, studying and working abroad for the majority of her twenties. She works on advocacy for The Change Factory ensuring that the experiences of children and youth are listened to by key decision makers. Going where life takes her she has worked with an HIV/AIDS NGO (non-governmental organization) … Read More

  • Tim Weeks

    September 18, 2018

    Timothy Weeks lives in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife, Heather, and son, Reo. Timothy is a data scientist at Post Holdings, where he combines machine learning, visual design, and communication (of course!) to help Post’s portfolio of companies understand their data. What year did you graduate and what was your concentration? I graduated … Read More

  • Danielle Waldron

    September 11, 2018

    Hey, I’m Danielle! I’m a social media analyst at American Girl. I live in Madison, WI, with my fiance, Jordan, and our two cats. When I’m not working or busy planning our wedding (October 2019!), you can find me at the gym doing a cycling or Barre class, reading, re-watching “Mad Men” or hosting friends … Read More

  • Ingrid Roettgen

    September 4, 2018

    Ingrid left Truman State University and moved to Chicago, IL the day after graduation. She works in post-production at the documentary production company Kartemquin Films and also freelances as an editor. Her focus is on social-justice filmmaking that inspires others to take action. She believes in community organizing, loves to make good food, and spoils … Read More

  • Allison Schlobohm

    August 28, 2018

    Dr. Allison Schlobohm grew up in St. Louis County, attended Hazelwood Central High School, and graduated as valedictorian from Truman State University in 2007. After a year serving with AmeriCorps, she moved to Chapel Hill, NC for graduate studies. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Communication Studies with her M.A. in 2010 and her … Read More