Alumni Notes

2012 Print Journalism

has joined the production department at ESPN as a content associate.

Note Posted: February 28, 2013

2012 Print Journalism

Natalie Plumb is the Director of Communications and Youth Ministry at St. Ann Catholic Church.

Plumb was born and raised in Washington, DC, and holds a B.A. in print journalism from The Penn State University, University Park, and an M.A. in broadcast journalism from The American University, in Washington.

She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Youth Ministry through Steubenville University and the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

She served for five years as Coordinator of Digital and Social Media for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, in Northern Virginia, before working at St. Ann.

Note Posted: February 8, 2022

2012 Print Journalism

is working as the digital and social media coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, which serves 21 counties, 70 parishes, six missions, and more than 600,000 Catholics in Northern Virginia.

Note Posted: January 13, 2018

2012 Advertising/Public Relations

has taken a position at Salesforce.org - the social enterprise arm of Salesforce, and the world's #1 CRM platform. He is managing all of Salesforce's pro bono programs, connecting skilled employee volunteers with over 30,000 nonprofit and educational institutions around the world.

Note Posted: May 4, 2018

2012 Journalism

Note Posted: June 27, 2022

2012 Broadcast Journalism

started her position as the communications specialist at Telecare Corp. in Alameda, California, in July 2018. Additionally, she is in the process of completing her personal trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and was recently hired by Orangetheory Fitness as a coach in the Northern California region.

Note Posted: December 5, 2018

2012 Print Journalism

switched gears in her career to the non-profit world, and is the community outreach and communications manager with Third Street Alliance for Women & Children in Easton, Pennsylvania. She is engaged to Dustin Schoof, a 2004 Temple graduate, and they plan to marry in June 2018.

Note Posted: June 20, 2017

2012 Print Journalism

was hired by Hearst Television in December 2019 as a digital curator for the national news desk located at WTAE in Pittsburgh. The team publishes and syndicates national news for more than two dozen Hearst stations across the U.S. and also handles social media posts, push alerts, live streaming and special projects for those stations. She departed print journalism with seven years of experience, the last four years as the Cambria County courthouse/government reporter at The Tribune-Democrat in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Note Posted: December 4, 2019

2012 Print Journalism

is the communications manager at Via of the Lehigh Valley, marking her second job in the non-profit sector since 2016.

Relying on skills learned in college, Schoof is committed to telling the stories of the lives impacted by the services Via provides to those with disabilities in the Lehigh Valley community.

Note Posted: November 9, 2022

2012 Advertising/Public Relations

works as a sales associate at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh.

Note Posted: December 16, 2019

2012 Print Journalism

was promoted to senior digital curator on Hearst Television's national desk, which is based at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh.

Note Posted: May 2, 2023

2012 Journalism

is the lead graphics producer for ESPN's College GameDay and College Football Playoff Selection Show

Note Posted: August 27, 2023

2012 Print Journalism

is an acquisitions editor for Globe Pequot Press, the trade division of Rowman & Littlefield, acquiring nautical/maritime and history books.

Note Posted: September 10, 2023

2012 Advertising/Public Relations

was promoted to senior communications analyst at Highmark Inc.

Note Posted: April 24, 2017

2012 Print Journalism

is the night crime reporter for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Note Posted: February 18, 2013

2012 Journalism

is a producer at DailyCandy, an entertainment and fashion website.

Note Posted: December 6, 2012

2012 Advertising/Public Relations

is now the corporate communications coordinator for VillageCare and VillageCareMAX, MLTC in New York City, and will oversee all digital/social media as well as new branding initiatives.

Note Posted: April 8, 2014

2012 Advertising/Public Relations

works as a sales associate at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh.

Note Posted: June 18, 2020

2012 Telecommunications

earned a Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Award nomination as Photojournalist: Outstanding Sports News Feature. He works for WHP-TV (Channel 21) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Note Posted: August 19, 2014

2012 Journalism

was hired by Hearst Television in December 2019 as a digital curator for the national news desk located at WTAE in Pittsburgh.

The team publishes and syndicates national news for more than two dozen Hearst stations across the U.S. and also handles social media posts, push alerts, live streaming and special projects for those stations. She departed print journalism with seven years of experience, the last four years as the Cambria County courthouse/government reporter at The Tribune-Democrat in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Note Posted: June 18, 2020

2012 Print Journalism

has moved his career from communications to business and focus on applied innovation.

Most recently, he spent eight years dedicated to different roles within the communication world, varying from health, consumer, innovation, international politics and sports segments for companies of different sizes. That included a large Brazilian company and an American start-up as well as an international research center and a local NGO.

He moved to Washington, D.C., after graduation and covered several major international sporting events in Brazil, including the 2012 World Cup, the 2016 Paralympic Games and women's tennis tournaments. He also served as a digital editor for innovation and sports publications.

Note Posted: June 11, 2021

2012 Broadcast Journalism

started a new role as a marketing specialist for Excelsior Orthopaedics in Buffalo, New York.

She spent nine years as a television news reporter and anchor before making this career transition. Brecher was nominated for two New York State Emmy Awards in her previous role at WIVB-TV.

Note Posted: August 24, 2021

2012 Broadcast Journalism

was recently recognized with the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for her cutting-edge work on the WBUR podcast "On Point."

The podcast, revered for its willingness to address complex, contemporary topics in a nuanced manner, received an award in the News Documentary category for its episode titled "What the President Knew." Analyzing presidential administrations from George W. Bush to Donald Trump, the special unapologetically explores misinformation and mistruths that can occur as information trickles down from the administration to the public.

Note Posted: November 4, 2021

2012 Advertising/Public Relations

joined Perimeter Medical Imaging as a market development manager.

Note Posted: December 13, 2021

2012 Broadcast Journalism

is the weekend anchor at WIVB-TV, Buffalo’s CBS affiliate, after four years at WGRZ-TV. In 2017, she married alumnus Andrew Baglini (' 10 EMS). They work on-air at the same station.

Note Posted: January 5, 2019

2011 Broadcast Journalism

is the communications director and digital strategist for Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.).

Note Posted: January 30, 2017

2011 Media Studies

has accepted the position as assistant to the director and curator of permanent collections at the Pauly Friedman and MacDonald Art Galleries at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvaina.

Note Posted: May 24, 2016

2011 Broadcast Journalism

is a CNN field producer. She covers domestic breaking news out of Atlanta. Prior to her field producing role, Angela worked for CNN International as a content producer for international affiliates.

Note Posted: May 8, 2019

2011 Journalism

has been a technology and policy reporter at Axios in Washington, D.C., since July 2020.

Note Posted: February 2, 2022

2011 Print Journalism

is a Washington reporter for The Information, a San Francisco-based tnews startup that writes exclusive stories about the tech industry. Previously she held roles at POLITICO and the BBC.

Note Posted: December 9, 2019

2011 Journalism

is a staff writer for NBC's "Best Time Ever" with Neil Patrick Harris. Wolf also launched a paordy website, fightbrandonscottwolf.com, that he is using as a platform to challenge Floyd Mayweather to a sanctioned boxing match.

Note Posted: September 10, 2015

2011 Advertising/Public Relations

is thrilled to be celebrating her one-year anniversary with ReviveHealth, an integrated marketing communication agency specializing in health systems, health services, health technology and healthy living. Prior to moving to Nashville, Caverno spent three years in New York City working for global public relations agencies, Ruder Finn and Porter Novelli, supporting their healthcare innovations teams as a digital strategist.

Note Posted: June 2, 2015

2011 Advertising/Public Relations

serves as the event coordinator for the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University in her hometown of Ithaca, New York. She previously taught English for a year in Spain as she and her husband traveled around Europe. Before that, she spent five years as an event and tradeshow account manager for G&S Business Communications in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Note Posted: January 16, 2020

2011 Journalism

is director of social media for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.

Kline had been manager of social media for the New York Jets before moving to the Commanders (then the Washington Football Team) in the beginning of 2021.

Kline's father, Bill Kline, is a 1977 Penn State graduate in journalism, while Kevin’s brother, Michael Karpe, is a 2002 graduate of the Bellisario College.

Note Posted: February 18, 2022

2011 Media Studies

now the managing editor, audience for Hearst Connecticut Media Group.

Note Posted: February 5, 2020

2011 Advertising/Public Relations

serves as the event coordinator for the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University in her hometown of Ithaca, New York. She previously taught English for a year in Spain as she and her husband traveled around Europe. Before that, she spent five years as an event and tradeshow account manager for G&S Business Communications in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Note Posted: June 18, 2020

2011 Journalism

is a Washington reporter for The Information, a San Francisco-based news startup that writes exclusive stories about the tech industry. Previously she held roles at POLITICO and the BBC.

Note Posted: June 18, 2020

2011 Print Journalism

was promoted to assistant product manager at IG Design Group Americas.

Note Posted: September 25, 2022

2011 Media Studies

was recognized by Forbes Magazine among its Next 100 List for his startup FROGSHOP.

Egun launched the eCommerce start-up in 2017 to let exercise brands, independent gyms, and fitness influencers sell dumbbells, resistance bands, exercise mats and other workout gear online. FrogShop also ffers tools for advertising, inventory management and shipping.

Note Posted: July 15, 2021

2011 Print Journalism

is now the social media content editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. You can follow her on Twitter @anchorlines.

Note Posted: July 17, 2013

2010 Advertising/Public Relations

was recently named the public relations manager for AFI Docs (formerly Silverdocs) Film Festival in Washington, D.C. She lives in North Potomac, Md., with her husband, Scott, and their dog, Ruby.

Note Posted: March 25, 2014

2010 Advertising/Public Relations

recently launched her own PR firm, Brittany Sykes PR (brittanysykespr.com) based in Los Angeles, where she specializes in everything consumer and lifestyle.

Note Posted: June 18, 2020

2010 Mass Communication

is an assistant professor in the communications department at Saint Francis University. He recently published his second book, titled "An Unbreakable Bond: The Brotherhood of Maurice Stokes and Jack Twyman," which explores the relationship between these two NBA Hall-of-Famers. Stokes became paralyzed following an accident in an NBA game in 1958 and Twyman stepped up on his friend's behalf, becoming Stokes's legal guardian and working tirelessly to raise money to help his former teammate pay his medical bills. Cincinnati Enquirer sports columnist John Erardi described Farabaugh's work as "the best sports book I've read in the last 10 years.”

Note Posted: July 28, 2014

2010 Telecommunications

accepted a position as a front end web developer with Deloitte Digital in New York City.

Note Posted: September 18, 2015

2010 Journalism

is graphics editor at The Atlantic.

Note Posted: January 4, 2016

2010 Mass Communication

recently published a book titled "Disastrous Floods and the Demise of Steel in Johnstown." The book was released by History Press in October. Farabaugh is a professor of communications at Saint Francis University. Farabaugh earned his Ph.D. in political/cultural communication studies from Penn State in 2010.

Note Posted: August 11, 2021

2010 Journalism

is assistant director of marketing at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh.

Note Posted: July 10, 2016

2010 Advertising/Public Relations

joined Meta as a university recruiter, talent scout.

Note Posted: December 13, 2021

2010 Broadcast Journalism

was promoted to senior executive producer at WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida.

Note Posted: November 27, 2016

2010 Broadcast Journalism

is a complex commercial litigation attorney in New York City, with a passion for media law and First Amendment issues.

Note Posted: January 28, 2017

2010 Journalism

joined WPTV (an NBC affiliate) in West Palm Beach, Florida, as an investigative reporter.

Note Posted: February 20, 2017

2010 Advertising/Public Relations

recently relocated to Columbus, Ohio, for a career with Bath & Body Works. As an associate product manager, she develops efficacious body care product lines for the retailer's more than 1,600 store locations. She previously spent eight years working in the grocery retail industry.

Note Posted: June 20, 2018

2010 Advertising/Public Relations

is a merchant for The Home Depot

Charity worked on behalf of The Coca-Cola Company, MARS-Wrigley and Subway Restaurants during her time working in New York City for various media agencies. After relocating to Atlanta, she joined The Home Depot to work in their marketing department, driving sales for the largest home improvement retailer in the United States.

She has since moved into Home Depot's merchandising department, as an associate merchant focusing on buying products and identifying strategies to drive sales via e-commerce.

Note Posted: October 10, 2022

2010 Advertising/Public Relations

recently launched her own PR firm, Brittany Sykes PR (www.brittanysykespr.com), based out of Los Angeles where she specializes in everything consumer and lifestyle.

Note Posted: January 15, 2020

2010 Journalism

recently joined Harvard University as the digital media project manager. As part of the digital strategy team within Harvard public affairs and communications, she has been managing the university's multimedia assets, including video and audio content found on YouTube, iTunes, the Harvard Gazette and other online platforms. Starting this fall, she'll be taking journalism and online media courses through the Harvard Extension School.

Note Posted: July 2, 2013

2010 Journalism

graduated with an M.D. in 2018 and is an anesthesiology resident in Michigan. He previously wokred at a marketing firm outside New York City.

Note Posted: February 7, 2020