Professional Mentoring & Partnerships
Build your network and learn from professionals in the field in Saint Louis University's Department of Communication.
St. Louis area professionals serve as guest speakers in classes, offer mentoring and networking opportunities for students and teach some of our classes. In addition, our Communication Advisory Board ensures that the Department of Communication develops students who are competitive in the workforce and keeps up with changes in the communication field.
Communication Advisory Board
Our advisory board consists of professionals in a wide range of communication careers. Our board members offer insight into the essential skills the Department of Communication should teach its students and make suggestions about how the department can improve its curriculum to reflect changing communication industries.
Once a year, our board hosts a communication networking event, giving students an opportunity to interact directly with board members and ask them questions. The board is made up of a mix of SLU alumni and friends of SLU.
Board Members

Kristen Aldenderfer
Senior Brand Manager
Nestle Purina

Dr. Kevin L. Armbrust
Manager of Editorial
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Jon Butler
Consumer Engagement and Content Strategist
Commerce Bank

Julia Cain
Freelance reporter and blogger

Maggie Crane
Communications Director
BioSTL

Emily Daigh
Digital Product Manager II
Commerce Bank

Rich Eichwald
Senior Vice President & Partner
Fleishman-Hillard

Amanda Honigfort
Producer of Special Projects and Programs
HEC-TV

Katie Fultz
Program Manager
MaritzCX

Erik Lunsford
Staff Photojournalist and Editor
The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod

Ryan McClure
Executive Director
Gateway Arch Park Foundation

Bess McCoy
Public Information Specialist
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District

Doug Moore
Director of Communications
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page

Rebecca Nashan
Senior Brand Manager
Purina PetCare Company

Rodney Pruitt
Senior Associate
Weber Shandwick

Lauren Schmeider
Product Manager, Advice Quality
Wells-Fargo Advisors

Bailey Tripp
Communications Project Coordinator
St. Louis Regional Chamber