{"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-dbf27b9b 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-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni &amp; Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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\"><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-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-42d6acdd 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-2705ce80 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 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-28f84493 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-89fc711d 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-f1d49814 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>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>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\"><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-89fc711d 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-f1d49814 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>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\"><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-89fc711d 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-f1d49814 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>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\"><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-19e250f3 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>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-28f84493 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-fc9f69e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-44e3bdee 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\">Communications Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">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-fc9f69e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-44e3bdee 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\">Chief Of Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Tennessee Department of Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size\"><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-28f84493 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-fc9f69e7 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-44e3bdee 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\">Sales Leadership Society<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">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-fc9f69e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-44e3bdee 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\">Deputy Press Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size\"><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-28f84493 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-fc9f69e7 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-44e3bdee 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\">Co-Executive Producer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">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-fc9f69e7 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-44e3bdee 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\">Sales Leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size\">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-28f84493 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-fc9f69e7 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-44e3bdee 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\">Director of News and Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">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 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