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
• Senior Account Supervisor, Crisis & Risk

Daniela Chávez Lira

• Flowers Communications Group
• Account Supervisor

Emma Finkbeiner

• Chicago Cubs
• Senior Coordinator, Digital Content

Michaeljon Greene

• TBWA\Media Arts Lab (Apple)
• Strategist

Michael Harris

• American Red Cross
• Disaster Program Specialist

Rachel Hinton

• Chicago Sun-Times
• Political Reporter

Camille Howard

• Hill+Knowlton Strategies
• Senior Account Manager

Yara Ismail

• Edelman Chicago
• Senior Digital Strategist

Courtney Jacquin

• Government Communications

Zoe Krey

• MSL
• Account Supervisor

Chloe Leuthaeuser

• Edelman Chicago
• Account Supervisor

Natalie Mayen

• Golin
• Manager

Anastacia Mebane

• American College of Surgeons
• Program Coordinator

Ariana Narang

• Saatchi & Saatchi NY
• Account Executive

MaLeah Peterson

• GCI Health
• Account Supervisor

Zara Siddiqui

• Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness
• Executive Administrative Assistant to the President and CEO

Joshua Smyser-DeLeon

• Zeno Group and First Ward (City of Chicago)
• Account Executive and Director of Communications
• Founder and Host of the Paseo Podcast

Jessica Villagomez

• Chalkbeat Detroit
• Reporter

Dean's Advisory Council Liaisons