{"id":35196,"date":"2023-06-14T15:44:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T19:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmst.utk.edu\/beta\/?page_id=35196"},"modified":"2025-11-25T14:21:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:21:22","slug":"alumni-friends","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/home\/alumni-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni &amp; Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-media-text-cta has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ff61abe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni &amp; Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our alumni are constantly reflecting the values, knowledge, and professionalism that the School of Communication Studies teaches, and we could not be more proud. Make sure to check out all the ways you can stay in touch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.utk.edu\/be-involved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More ways to connect<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-utkwds-right-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Alumni-page-Tyra-Haag-at-John-Haas-Celebration-53-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"John Haas poses for a cellphone photo at an event celebrating his time as director of the School of Communication Studies. Alumna Tyra Haag stands next to him.\" class=\"wp-image-52297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Alumni-page-Tyra-Haag-at-John-Haas-Celebration-53-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Alumni-page-Tyra-Haag-at-John-Haas-Celebration-53-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Alumni-page-Tyra-Haag-at-John-Haas-Celebration-53-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/web-Alumni-page-Tyra-Haag-at-John-Haas-Celebration-53.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-container-1 is-position-sticky\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list has-light-background-color has-background\">\n<li><a href=\"#involved\">Get involved<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#advisory\">Advisory Board Members<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-855dc028 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-condensed-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\">Get involved with the <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">School of Communication Studies<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-3up has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b83dc054 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"involved\">While you may have graduated and moved on, we still want to stay in touch with you and connect you with the next generation of Communication Studies students. Please fill out the form below if you&#8217;re interested in any of the many ways you can show your Volunteer spirit by engaging with the school and our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3effa903 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-Comm-Studies-DC-trip.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-Comm-Studies-DC-trip.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-Comm-Studies-DC-trip-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-Comm-Studies-DC-trip-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Host<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alumni can host a student visit to their business or organization, or even assist in coordinating a student trip to their city or region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These trips expose students to the work professionals and alumni, such as you, are doing out in the real world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/alumni-and-friends\/#engage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer to host<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3effa903 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-3-5-25_Communication-and-Information-Mingle_302-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-3-5-25_Communication-and-Information-Mingle_302-Enhanced-NR.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-3-5-25_Communication-and-Information-Mingle_302-Enhanced-NR-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/web-3-5-25_Communication-and-Information-Mingle_302-Enhanced-NR-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re always looking for ways to introduce students to alumni, or for alumni to network with each other. We organize various social and career development events where alumni can meet with students. Alumni can also volunteer to be professional mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\">Mentor a student<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3effa903 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/FB_IMG_1756262193078.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/FB_IMG_1756262193078.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/FB_IMG_1756262193078-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/FB_IMG_1756262193078-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/FB_IMG_1756262193078-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Give<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While alumni can always donate to our enrichment fund, there are many other ways you can provide financial support for students and faculty. These include establishing endowments and scholarships or funding student trips or equipment purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utk.edu\/\">Support the School of Communication Studies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-contact-2up is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-577681ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-condensed-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"advisory\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\">School of Communication Studies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Advisory Board Members<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The School of Communication Studies Advisory Board meets twice a year for planning and consultation on topics ranging from curriculum to operations and budget.&nbsp; The board&nbsp;advances and assists the&nbsp;students, faculty, staff, and&nbsp;alumni&nbsp;through collaboration, service, advocacy, counsel, and development.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea70404a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mary Katherine Barranco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Communications Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Pinnacle Financial Partners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea70404a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea Crawford<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Of Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Tennessee Department of Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:email@utk.edu\">email@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/n-estridge-hs.jpg\" alt=\"Nikki Estridge\" class=\"wp-image-36188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/n-estridge-hs.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/n-estridge-hs-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea70404a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nikki Estridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sales Leadership Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Bristol Meyers Squibb<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea70404a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">De&#8217;Marcus Finnell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Press Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:email@utk.edu\">email@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_j.glover-1.jpg\" alt=\"James Glover\" class=\"wp-image-35646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_j.glover-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_j.glover-1-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea70404a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">James Glover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Co-Executive Producer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">CBS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_d.griggs-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_d.griggs-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_d.griggs-1-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea70404a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">De&#8217;Marcus Finnell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sales Leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">State Farm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_t.haag_.jpg\" alt=\"Tyra Haag\" class=\"wp-image-35565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_t.haag_.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_t.haag_-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea70404a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyra Haag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Director of News and Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">University of Tennessee, Knoxville&#8217;s Office of Communications and Marketing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea70404a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tiffany Haverly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Communications Director and Senior Advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. House of Representatives<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4ec0c7c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_a.honeycutt.jpg\" alt=\"Alexanderia Honeycutt\" class=\"wp-image-35558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_a.honeycutt.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_a.honeycutt-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex 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In a world where things are ever changing, having alumni involved with students prior to graduations so important for the reality of what their next chapter might look like for them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite><span class=\"name\">Alexanderia Honeycutt<\/span><br><span class=\"title\">Owner<\/span><br><span class=\"college\">Honeycutt Strategies<\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_a.honeycutt.jpg\" alt=\"Alexanderia Honeycutt\" class=\"wp-image-35558 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_a.honeycutt.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/cmst\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/web_a.honeycutt-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alumni &amp; Friends Our alumni are constantly reflecting the values, knowledge, and professionalism that the School of Communication Studies teaches, and we could not be more proud. 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