Virtual Alumni Panel: Department Alumni to Share their Experience in Public Relations Professions

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Albany, NY (Feb 14, 2023) – The Department of Communication and the UAlbany Alumni Association will host the alumni panel “Careers in Public Relations” on Tuesday, February 28 from 7:00 to 8:15 pm on Zoom. Department alumni will discuss their experience in public relations professions and share tips with students on how to prepare for careers in the field.

The Department of Communication is committed to offering useful resources and opportunities to students. The alumni panel is part of this larger commitment. The panel will feature four panelists who have substantial industry experience. They will share their knowledge and advice with students interested in public relations careers such as community relations, crisis management, and social media community management. The four panelists are as follows:

  • Diamond Anglin ’16 – Communication Manager, EssilorLuxottica
  • Dhani Hoyte ’17 – Account Supervisor, Peppercomm
  • Michael Kaye ’14 – Head of Global Communications, OkCupid
  • Christina Klepper ’12, ’14 – Vice President, VIOS Advisors, Rockefeller Capital Management

The Occupational Labor Handbook of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of public relations specialists to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, which is faster than the overall average. “This alumni panel aligns with the Department’s strength in strategic communication,” said Masahiro Yamamoto, Chair of the Department of Communication. “We are very fortunate to have our alumni participate in this exciting panel. It will be an excellent opportunity for our students to learn from industry professionals of their caliber.”

There will be time for Q&A. Students can ask the panelists any questions they want, whether their experience in the Department of Communication, their work experience prior to current positions, or career advice. All UAlbany students are welcome to the virtual panel. For more information and to register for this event, visit the Alumni Association page (www.alumni.albany.edu/PR).