Student host Raegan Moore chats with Andrew Matuisk, Professional in Residence at Vanguard University, internationally published photographer, and creative director at his own company. From assisting world-renowned fashion photographers in […]
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Category: COMMTASTIC Podcast
Welcome to the Commtastic Podcast, from the Department of Communication at Vanguard University. Current student hosts interview professionals in the communication field and other current communication students to help prospective students and their families learn about the value of pursuing a communication degree and the myriad of career opportunities available.
Episode 31: Breaking into Sport Media- VU Alumna Annabelle reyes'(’24) Journey from Vanguard to the Rose Bowl
Student host Raegan Moore sits down with Vanguard alumna Annabelle Reyes (’24), Marketing Assistant at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Annabelle shares her inspiring journey from being a student-athlete hopeful during COVID […]
Episode 30: Finding Focus with VU Alumna McKenzie Thompson(’24) on Photography, Creativity & Calling
In this episode, student host Reagan Moore sits down with Vanguard University alumna McKenzie Thompson (‘24), a creative entrepreneur, social media manager and photographer behind Kenzie Co. McKenzie shares how […]
Episode 29: Crisis, Community & Communication Inside Law Enforcement PR with Roxi Fyad
Student host Raegan Moore interviews Roxi Fyad, Public Affairs Manager at the Costa Mesa Police Department and recipient of the 2023 Woman Making a Difference Award for Public Information. Roxi shares […]
Episode 28: Beyond the Degree: Alumna Kaylee Fritchman(’24) on Purposeful Communication
Student host Raegan Moore sits down with Vanguard University alumna Kaylee Frenchman (née Moses, ’24) shares how her communication degree, and love for ministry, led her to her current role as […]
Episode 27: Science, Storytelling & the Search for Truth- Communication Lessons from former FBI Agent and now VU Professor, thomas Ropel
Student host Raegan Moore interviews Dr. Thomas Ropel, a former FBI Special Agent and now the lead assistant professor for Vanguard University’s new Criminal Justice program . With over two decades […]
Episode 26:Student to CEO: How VU Alumna (’23) Taylor Caruso Launched Her Agency
Student host Reagan Moore hears how Vanguard University alumna (’23) Taylor Caruso turned her communication degree with an emphasis on tech and emerging media into a launchpad, pivoting from broadcast dreams to […]
Episode 25: Dean of Teaching & Learning, Dr.Bonni Stachowiak, on Teaching That Connects
Student host Raegan Moore joins Dr. Bonni Stachowiak, Vanguard University’s Dean of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Business & Management for an inspiring conversation on why great teaching is rooted […]
Episode 24: Jacob Duarte on PR, McDonald’s and Making the Most of Your Network
Student host Raegan Moore connects with Vanguard University alumnus Jacob Duarte (’15), former culture and brand strategist for McDonald’s and Taco Bell, for a candid conversation on breaking into the world […]
Episode 23: Leaning into Jackie Gutierrez, Founder of Women Kick Balls, on Sports, Media & Making Her Mark
Student host Raegan Moore chats with Vanguard University Alumna Jackie Gutierrez (’20), founder of Women Kick Balls —an independent soccer media and coffee brand dedicated to elevating how the women’s game is […]