Leave it to late professor Barbara Mack to encourage yet another student to pursue a Greenlee major. When Amber Mulle first began at Iowa State, she was studying graphic design. After she realized it wasn’t for her, she decided to take some journalism classes, since she enjoyed writing. It wasn’t long before Mack’s influence helped … Continue reading Amber Mulle ’12
Graduating from Iowa State in 2007, Ashley Schlag has lived on the East Coast for almost a decade – and continues to love every minute. “I’m living the dream out here,” she says, as she casually mentions working with big names such as Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Reynolds. That dream career began with an internship … Continue reading Ashley Schlag ’07
Class: 2014; Public Relations Then: ISUtv (web director); PRSSA (member and vice president); the Salt Company (connection group leader) Now: NEXT Media Specialist at Cornerstone Church of Ames In his own words: As most Greenlee students know, we boast a more than 99 percent job placement within six months of graduation. I, however, was that … Continue reading Chris Cox ’14
She was helping a friend stuff gift bags at a movie premiere in New York when someone approached her with a job that launched her career. Annika Tunberg, 2010, paid her dues as an intern in New York for just a few months before she became an assistant account executive at the public relations firm … Continue reading Annika Tunberg ‘10
Finding her dream job did not take long for Tracey Myers, a 2010 Greenlee graduate. She is now in her third year at the Zach Johnson Foundation in Cedar Rapids, a nonprofit organization that helps local children and families lead happy, healthy lives. Myers started as a volunteer for the organization while working for Van … Continue reading Tracey Myers ‘10
Tiffany Daniels knows what it’s like to get knocked down and fight to get back on her feet. That experience enables her to connect with the clients of Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Board—the unemployment office for Travis County, Texas—where Daniels was hired in 2012. Daniels double majored in political science and journalism with a … Continue reading Tiffany Daniels ‘06
Paul Kluding lives 30 minutes away from the beach. His office is 20 minutes away. While Iowans are sledding, Kluding goes surfing while Iowans go sledding. There’s no doubt the 1995 Greenlee graduate is charged up for his career as senior director of public relations for medical insurance giant Florida Blue. His résumé ranges from … Continue reading Paul Kluding ‘95
Class: 2011, Journalism & Mass Communication Then: Iowa State Daily (PR manager and reporter); PRSSA (president and PR director); Athletics Department and Letterwinners Club intern; Trend magazine (reporter); Greenlee School Ambassador Now: Marketing Communications Consultant, Principal In her own words: I develop strategic marketing communications and collateral materials for Life Insurance marketing programs and products. … Continue reading Danielle (Gibbons) West ’11
Class: 2005, Journalism & Mass Communication Then: PRSSA (member and president); Meredith Apprentice; Iowa State Daily (senior reporter); First Amendment Day; Greenlee School Curriculum Committee; Greenlee School Student Advisory Board. Now: Director of Communications & Marketing, Iowa Credit Union League In her own words: I started working at the Iowa Credit Union League right after I graduated … Continue reading Emily (Oliver) Caropreso ’05
Class: 2011, Journalism & Mass Communication; Speech Communication Then: ISU Broadcast Club (president); ISUtv (promotions chair); KCCI (intern & part-time reporter); Iowa State Cheer Squad Now: Marketing Partner Specialist, Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau In her own words: I work to strengthen relationships and retain more than 800 marketing partners. I also assist … Continue reading Addison (Speck) Bratvold ’11