Professional Mentoring & Partnerships
Build your network and learn from professionals in the field in Saint Louis University's Department of Communication.
St. Louis area professionals serve as guest speakers in classes, offer mentoring and networking opportunities for students and teach some of our classes. In addition, our Communication Advisory Board ensures that the Department of Communication develops students who are competitive in the workforce and keeps up with changes in the communication field.
Communication Advisory Board
Our advisory board consists of professionals in a wide range of communication careers. Our board members offer insight into the essential skills the Department of Communication should teach its students and make suggestions about how the department can improve its curriculum to reflect changing communication industries.
Once a year, our board hosts a communication networking event, giving students an opportunity to interact directly with board members and ask them questions. The board is made up of a mix of SLU alumni and friends of SLU.
Board Members
Kristen Aldenderfer
Senior Brand Manager
Nestle Purina
Dr. Kevin L. Armbrust
Manager of Editorial
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Jon Butler
Consumer Engagement and Content Strategist
Commerce Bank
Julia Cain
Freelance reporter and blogger
Maggie Crane
Communications Director
BioSTL
Emily Daigh
Digital Product Manager II
Commerce Bank
Rich Eichwald
Senior Vice President & Partner
Fleishman-Hillard
Amanda Honigfort
Producer of Special Projects and Programs
HEC-TV
Katie Fultz
Program Manager
MaritzCX
Erik Lunsford
Staff Photojournalist and Editor
The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod
Ryan McClure
Executive Director
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
Bess McCoy
Public Information Specialist
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Doug Moore
Director of Communications
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page
Rebecca Nashan
Senior Brand Manager
Purina PetCare Company
Rodney Pruitt
Senior Associate
Weber Shandwick
Lauren Schmeider
Product Manager, Advice Quality
Wells-Fargo Advisors
Bailey Tripp
Communications Project Coordinator
St. Louis Regional Chamber