From Communication to Career: A Communication Alumni Workshop

Thursday, November 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Mardigian Library, Active Learning Classroom (map)
blue graphic with 5 headshots of featured alumni speakers for the "Communication to Career: A Comm Alumni Workshop", text shows the speakers names and their positions in the field along with the date/time of event (Thursday Nov 12, 12-1:15 in the active learning classroom at Mardigian Library)

Explore where a Communication degree can take you! Join us for an engaging alumni workshop featuring five UM-Dearborn graduates working across social media, digital marketing, internal communications and corporate communications. Hear firsthand about their career journeys, professional experiences and advice for students preparing to enter the workforce.

Featured Alumni:

  • Noor Esseili – Social Media Strategist, Plante Moran
  • Adriana Laura – Internal Communications Specialist, Domino’s
  • DeAndre Hicks – Digital Marketing Specialist, Henry Ford Health & part of the Detroit Lions Drumline
  • Jack VanAssche – Corporate Communications Lead, Tenneco
  • Jessica Barnett – Social Media Marketing Manager, Crexendo Business Solutions

Thursday, November 12, 2026
12:00–1:15 p.m.
Active Learning Classroom, Mardigian Library

This event is open to all students interested in exploring careers in the communications and other related fields.

Hosted by

Communication Program

Contact

Dr. Nick Iannarino

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