Young Professionals Advisory Board

​The Young Professionals Advisory Board (YAB) is a diverse group of socially responsible emerging leaders who work in collaboration with the Dean's Advisory Council. As ambassadors for the College of Communication in their personal and professional lives, these leaders help students learn the necessary skills to thrive in their careers after graduation.

Sara Autio

• Edelman
• Vice President, Crisis & Risk

Daniela Chávez Lira

• Flowers Communications Group
• Account Supervisor

Brandon Davis

• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
• Senior Director of Brand Strategy & Marketing

Michaeljon Greene

• TBWA\Media Arts Lab (Apple)
• Strategist

Emma Gresser

• EY
• Supervising Associate, Americas Brand, Marketing and Communications

Michael Harris

• American Red Cross
• Disaster Program Specialist

Rachel Hinton

• Better Government Association
• Enterprise Reporter

Camille Howard

• Capital One
• Senior Associate, Brand Partnerships

Yara Ismail

• Edelman Chicago
• Account Supervisor

Courtney Jacquin

• US Senate, Office of Tammy Duckworth
• Press Secretary

Zoe Krey

• Walgreens
• Communications Manager

Chloe Leuthaeuser

• Edelman Chicago
• Senior Account Supervisor, Corporate Brand & Reputation

Natalie Mayen

• Zeno Grouo
• Senior Account Supervisor

Anastacia Mebane

• American College of Surgeons
• Program Coordinator

Ariana Narang

• Saatchi & Saatchi NY
• Account Executive

Vi Nguyen

• NBC 5 Chicago
• Reporter

Emma Nye

• Chicago Cubs
• Senior Coordinator, Digital Content

MaLeah Peterson

• Civic Entertainment Group
• Director

Zara Siddiqui

• Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness
• Marketing & Communications Associate

Joshua Smyser-DeLeon

• Comcast
• Government Affairs
• Founder and Host of the Paseo Podcast

Jessica Villagomez

• Chalkbeat Detroit
• Reporter

Stephanie Wade

• ABC 7 Chicago
• News Reporter

Dean's Advisory Council Liaisons