Alumni Spotlight

This is the hardest question for military families! I grew up all over the United States, then landed at a duty station at Fort Sill.

Why did you choose Cameron University?

I chose to attend Cameron University because of the excellent offerings from the Communications Department, the small pride of the Theatre Arts Department, convenient interactions between students and instructors, and resources Cameron provides to assist university students and their endeavors.

Tell us about your engagement to the university and the community while at Cameron.

As a student at Cameron University, I was very active on campus and in the community. I was involved in:

• Producer and Post-Production Editor for CUTV
• Produced, hosted, and edited the Film Geek show for CUTV programs
• Intern at KSWO
• Member of the Diversity Diplomats
• Senator for the Student Government Association
• Student Worker at the Office of the Registrar
• Social Media Specialist for CU's Office of Public Affairs
• Feature Sports Reporter for the Oklahoma Sports Network
• Resident Assistant for CU Student Housing
• Videographer at Great Plains Technology Center
• Communications Specialist at Goodyear
• Assistant Producer for Misfits of Films

Where did you go when you left Cameron? This can include your employment and your current location.

After graduating from Cameron University, I accepted a position as the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator for a serial entrepreneur and business owner in Oklahoma City. After about one year at this job, I accepted a position at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art as the Digital Marketing Manager.

How did your degree from Cameron helping you achieve your goals?

My degree from Cameron University has prepared me for the ever-changing digital world of marketing. Trends and software systems update all the time, making it a challenge to capture audiences. I studied Journalism & Media Production and Strategic Communications with a focus in film. I initially did not believe my film experience would translate to digital marketing, but it is remarkable how many patterns there are in directing content to audiences in multiple facets of entertainment, marketing, advertisement, etc. The strategies can be pretty common.

What from your Cameron Experience needs to be shared with today’s students?

Rest and mental health awareness are very important. I constantly got caught up in attempts to overachieve, get ahead on class work, retain a social life, and more to make my college experience memorable. It was certainly memorable, but I am grateful for the moments I took a step back to breathe.

Cameron University actually has many wonderful mental health resources, such as appointments at the Wellness Center, quiet corners for those with sensory differences, and more. Another great resource is simply the people. Staff and faculty care more about Cameron’s students than most realize. Reaching out to someone with a struggle, no matter how small, can prove to be a smart move.

People will always acknowledge your degree listed on a résumé, your list of skills developed from a job, the awards you accepted, how many organizations you were a member of, etc. But what you will remember are the emotions you experienced during all that hard work. Take a moment to breathe and reflect. Those were the most memorable times to me.