In Memoriam

Aaron J. Ledesma, Comm ’14, accepted a position as visual content marketing specialist at the Steward School, a JK-12 independent school in Richmond, Va. He will lead all photo and video production to advance the school’s mission. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped transform major events into live-streamed programs, including a full-campus virtual tour that […]

Amanda K. Frank, Comm ’13, joined Universal Music Group’s Commercial Partnerships team as senior manager working with Spotify. After beginning her career at iHeart Radio, she moved to Los Angeles to work in promotion and marketing at Warner Bros. Records before joining Universal. She is based in Santa Monica, Calif. Published in Fall 2020

Will O’Brien, Comm ’11, was promoted to chief copywriter and senior account executive at Aileron Communications, a Chicago-based public affairs agency specializing in clean energy and reputation management. Published in Fall 2020

Greg Shutters, Comm ’09, received the Type Directors Club Ascenders Award, which recognizes the work of designers worldwide under 35 years of age who show remarkable achievement in typography, type design and lettering. Published in Fall 2020

Kellan Sams, Comm ’08, was promoted to major in the United States Army. He is serving as brigade communications officer for the Third Combat Aviation Brigade based at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. The unit is currently deployed in support of U.S. Army Europe’s Atlantic Resolve mission. Published in Fall 2020