Table Talks - Media Day 2024
In place of panels this year, we are having a roundtable meets speed networking approach. Small groups will meet with a professional about a designated table topic. We will have approximately 15 Table Talks. Students will cycle through them every 15 minutes. Topics are listed below with the attending professionals.
Table Talk Topics
BALLROOM 108.1
- TABLE 1
Plugging into Professional Organizations
Krystal Horne '10
Communications Coordinator
Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority - TABLE 2
Maximizing Your Internship Experience
Jacob Hawkins '06
Director of Public Relations
Georgia Power - TABLE 3
Your Network is Your Networth
Martel Sharpe '13
Director of Public Relations
The Atlanta Voice - TABLE 4
Breaking Barriers: Empowering New Voices
Megan Gross '23
Digital Content Strategist
Miranda Hodges '22
Communications Specialist
UWG University Communications & Marketing - TABLE 5
The Campus Media Advantage
Dylan Mathews '18
Executive Producer & Host
Audacy Atlanta / Sports Radio 92.9 The Game - TABLE 6
Interchangeable Roles and Skills
Tracee Guilford '02
Director of Public Information
Douglas County School System - TABLE 7
Building Your Success Toolkit
Shavonne Reed '01
Founder & CEO
OPUA LLC
BALLROOM 108.3/4
- TABLE 8
Film, Video, and Brand Storytelling
Christina Humphrey '11
Senior Manager
Mailchimp Studios - TABLE 9
Ask Me Anything: Film & Video Production
Brandon LaSure '17
Film Editor & Producer
Freelance - Film Production - TABLE 10
Ask Me Anything: Journalism
Gabrielle Nelloms '18
Associate Producer
CNN - TABLE 11
Ask Me Anything: Public Relations
Eugenia Johnson '10
Senior PR Manager
ForsMarsh - TABLE 12
Ask Me Anything: Digital Media & Entertainment
Casey Nichols '06
Content Creator
Lucie Content - TABLE 13
Be Your Own Boss
Taylor McGlamery '11
Owner & Director
TrustWorkz - TABLE 14
Communicating Confidently: Essential Skills
Ashley Dingler '21
Communications Specialist
Southwire Company LLC