Omar Abdelnaby
Omar Abdelnaby is a Communication 4+1 student. He is a 20 year old Egyptian who came to Portland by way of Boise, Idaho, and adjusts to Portland every day. His biggest ambition is to one day become his cat's owner instead of being owned by his cat.
Whitney Greco
Whitney Greco graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a minor in Journalism and Media Studies, focusing on Public Relations and Marketing. She is primarily interested in health communication and the role that the media plays in communication. After graduation, she hopes to work for a company that resonates with her values and goals while helping the world become a healthier and happier place. She enjoys spending time with family and friends outside of school and work.
Nathan Hellman
Nathan is a 2014 graduate of Oregon State University (BS, Speech Communication), with more than 10 years experience as a Project and Account Manager in the business world. Nathan aspires to a career in higher education upon completion of his Master’s in Communication. His areas of interest include political rhetoric, pop culture, persuasion, and media studies.
Alley Henrici
Alley Henrici is a first year graduate student at Portland State University. She earned an interdisciplinary bachelor's degree at Texas State University in 2021, allowing her to take course work in Communication Studies, Psychology, and Theatre. Her research interests are in interpersonal and family communication, self-disclosure, and communication of identity. She is a cat person, a hiker (in training), and a creative.
Ava Jakubowski
Ava Jakubowski is finishing her senior year of undergrad while also starting her first year of graduate school. She is in the 4+1 Accelerated Master Program here at PSU and is currently majoring in Communication with a minor in Spanish. She currently works as a Workforce Developer for Prontopia and is also a Marketing Assistant at Keys to Life Music School. In her free time, she enjoys reading, snowboarding, and traveling.
Alianna Land
Alianna Land is a first-generation college student focusing on Communication and Psychology. As part of the 4+1 degree program, her first year of Master's studies will complete her undergraduate degree. Alianna looks forward to applying her background and knowledge to enrich the discipline and further her research.
Kat Leon
Kat Leon is in the final year of their Masters program. In their free time, they serve as the Editor-in-Chief for the PSU Vanguard, love writing, and enjoy crafting. They're also working on training their dog and cats to go on walks with them and their partner. Their interests in communication encompass various facets with a specific focus on science communication, particularly the communication of controversial science, and group and family communication, where they enjoy studying and better understanding different power dynamics.
Lillian Mantel
Lillian Mantel is a first-year graduate student whose curiosity lies in the intricacies of social interaction. While completing her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies at Portland State University, the brilliance of the department faculty and the complexities of the scholarship moved her to pursue a graduate education. Originally from New York City, Lillian enjoys biking, weightlifting, hot yoga, and winding down at local bars or eateries with her dog, Mercer by her side.
Isaac Odai
Isaac Odai is currently finishing his senior year of undergraduate Bachelors of Arts in Communication with a certificate in Comic Studies. Additionally, he is also starting his first year of the Communication Graduate Program through the 4+1 program. He is interested in many aspects of the field, especially media. Isaac also enjoys long walks on the beach.
Uche Osondu
Uche Osondu is a second year Communication graduate student at Portland State University. She earned her Bachelor’s in English and enjoys the challenge that comes with learning.
Cameron Rodriguez
Cameron Rodriguez is mainly interested in the interdisciplinary power of Communication Studies. Communication is essential for understanding other people and framing a society. They are now a second-year graduate student and last year graduated at PSU with a Bachelor's in Science and participated in the 4+1 program. They’re interested in advocacy, rural/ urban, and multimedia communication. They are also interested in counterculture movements, ecological public engagement, and memes.
Marilyn Shawe
Marilyn Shawe is a second year part-time Communication graduate student at Portland State University, working towards more diverse and equitable initiative learning. She graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design. Marilyn has 15 years of experience working with non-profit organizations and programs around the Pacific Northwest as an artist, designer, and educator. You can find Marilyn creating instructional learning resources to communicate and educate the community.
Josi Struck
Josi Struck is a first-generation university student. She is working on her final year of undergrad to receive her BS in Communication with a minor in Advertising Management, while also beginning graduate school as part of the 4+1 accelerated bachelor’s and master’s in communication. Josi is the mother of a recent high school graduate. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and going to see musicals. She is interested in strategic and mass communication.
Christina Tarver
Chrissy Tarver is a Communication graduate student from Salem, OR. She did her undergraduate degree at George Fox University (class of ‘23), majoring in organizational communication and minoring in management. She also sang in choir all four years and was very active in on-campus activities.
Elliot Wiley
Elliot Wiley is a first-year graduate student at PSU who is also pursuing the Comics Studies certificate. He earned his BA in Communication at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota. He enjoys analyzing art, especially comics.
Tyler Williams
Tyler Williams obtained his BS in Communication from Portland State University in 2023. After discovering his passion for the subject, he decided to pursue a Master’s degree in the same field. Tyler is currently aiming to focus his degree on science communication and public understanding of science. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys bouldering at the recreation center, playing bass, and playing D&D.