MORE THAN JUST PRETTY FACES.
Sammie oxford
President
Major, Year
Advertising, Senior
What I want to be when/if I grow up...
My goal is to work in account management at an ad agency. Ideally in a big city, but who knows!
Fun fact
I think liking the color yellow is a personality trait.
Favorite project
I love bringing current client work to new social media platforms to reach new audiences. Incorporating TikTok has been a project that has put a fun spin on our work!
Laura Carver
Senior Creative Director
Major, Year
Drawing, Junior
What I want to be when/if I grow up...
I want to work in the film industry as a concept artist/illustrator.
Fun/funny fact
I was homeschooled but still have semi-decent social skills.
Favorite project
Wienerschnitzel National Student Advertising Competition this year: We had a solid and passionate team that was willing to put in the work.
Katie alleman
Operations Manager
Major, Year
Geography, Senior
What I want to be when/if I grow up...
Working for a non-profit organization to eliminate waste in manufacturing, hands-on working in communities to promote sustainability.
Fun fact
I grew up in the smallest county in Illinois
Favorite project
“Who is living in our trees?” for Giant City State Park Visitor Center in the kids corner as an educational game; Children can match the description or outline with the life size images of the various animals of Southern Illinois.
gannon Mccarty
Senior Vice President
Major, Year
Advertising, Senior
What I want to be when/if I grow up...
I do not have specific goals because that can lead to failure, while having no plan cannot.
Fun/funny fact
I have one less tooth than the average person.
Favorite project
Working alongside the City of Carbondale creating content, doing radio features, and experiencing other great opportunities.
SHAWN DAVIS
Creative Director
Major, Year
Advertising, Senior
What I want to be when/if I grow up...
I'd love to work in any industry that promotes either social services, outdoor programs, or sustainability.
Fun fact
I like almost everything I try, kinda like a dog.
Favorite project
I loved working with Community Health Partnerships because the work lined up so well with my own interests. We were able to help represent a historically underrepresented group. It felt very meaningful.