Editor Biographies, Fall 2021
Ashley Cunigan
Editor/Writer and Marketing Team Member
Hometown: Jacksonville, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/General Business
Academic Achievements: Crimson Achievement Scholar, Ashley Doyle/Gaither Scholarship Recipient, John & Donna Beauchamp Scholarship Recipient, C&IS Ambassadors Outstanding Junior (2021), UA President’s List (2018-2019), UA Dean’s List (2019-2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Social Media Intern — Parachute Media (2021), Media Intern — The Well Tuscaloosa (2021), Public Relations Intern — Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp (2021), Student Program Assistant — The University of Alabama Division of Community Affairs (2018-2021), Communications and Marketing Intern — Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama (2019-2020)
Community Service: Calvary Baptist Church, The Well College Ministry, YMCA of Tuscaloosa
Organization Membership: Industry Immersion, PRCA
Tory Elliott
Editor/Writer and Marketing Team Member
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina
Major/Minors: Public Relations/Communication Studies and Computing Technology & Applications
Academic Achievements: Chase Kenneth Mitchell Scholarship Recipient, John W. Felton Public Relations Endowed Scholarship Recipient, UA President’s List (2018-2020), UA Dean’s List (2018-2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Student Writer — College of Engineering (2021-Present), Information Desk Assistant — Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library (2019-Present), Marketing/Communications & Media Relations Intern — Alzheimer’s Association (2021), Copywriter — Capstone Agency (2020-Present), Ambassador — College of Communication and Information Sciences (2021-Present), Public Relations Committee — Greek Programming Board (2021-Present), Parent Ambassador — Orientation Team (2019-2020), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director — Delta Delta Delta Fraternity (2021-Present)
Community Service: Capstone Agency’s CreateAthon, West Alabama Food Bank, Tuscaloosa Animal Shelter, UA for St. Jude, Miracle League Assistant Coach
Organization Membership: PRSA, A+PR Student Initiative Board, PRCA
Gabrielle Jolly
Editor/Writer and Communication Team Member
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Major/Minors: Public Relations/Spanish and Management
Academic Achievements: UA Scholar Scholarship Recipient, UA President’s List (2020-2021), C&IS Academic Achievement Award (2020-2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Treasurer — A+PR Student Initiative Board (2021-Present), VP of Membership — PRCA (2020-Present), Business Leadership Intern — GEICO (2021), Marketing Intern — Tuscaloosa Sports and Tourism (2020)
Community Service: LIFT lab member, Tuscaloosa Spanish Outreach tutor
Organization Membership: PRCA, A+PR Student Initiative Board, UA Honors College, UA Kappa Tau Alpha
Elise Luoma
Editor/Writer and Marketing Team Member
Hometown: Franklin, Tennessee
Major/Minors: Public Relations/Political Science and Entrepreneurship
Academic Achievements: UA Dean’s List (2019-2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Experiential Learning and Employer Engagement Student Assistant — College of Communication and Information Sciences (2021-Present), Digital Communications Intern — U.S. Department of Justice (2021), Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President Cabinet — UA Student Government Association (2021-Present), Most Outstanding Communications Cabinet Member – UA Student Government Association (2021), Vice President – Rho Lambda Honor Society (2021-Present), Head Leader of Sororities – Greek UNITE (2021-Present), Copywriter – Capstone Agency (2020-Present), Webmaster – Gamma Phi Beta (2019-Present), Senate Campaign Intern – McSally for Senate (2020), Front Desk Assistant – True40 Fitness Studio (2021-Present), Owner – 21 Signs by Elise (2021-Present), Social Media Director – Greek UNITE (2020-Present), Assistant Director of Engagement Communications – UA Student Government Association (2020-2021), Sisterhood Chair – Gamma Phi Beta (2019-Present), Junior Copywriter – Capstone Agency (2019-2020), Communications Assistant, Executive Cabinet – UA Student Government Association (2019-2020), Golf Shop Assistant – The Royal Club (2019-2020), Student Recruiter – UA Student Recruitment Team (2019), Personal and Chapter Enrichment Chair – Gamma Phi Beta (2018-2019)
Community Service: Reformed University Fellowship Leadership Team, Girls on the Run, UA Dance Marathon
Organization Membership: The Oakley Society, Pre-Law Student Association, Order of Omega, Capstone Agency, Gamma Phi Beta, PRSSA, CMA EDU, UA Panhellenic Association Public Relations Committee, YoungLife, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, University Chorus
Evvy Lusco
Editor/Writer and Design Team Member
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Spanish
Academic Achievements: UA Dean’s List (2019-2020), UA President’s List (2020)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Receptionist and Social Media Manager — Organic Nail Lounge (2017-Present), Job Shadow — Cayenne Creative (2019), Public Relations Sign and Banner Committee — Phi Mu Alpha Zeta (2018-Present)
Community Service: UA Dance Marathon
Organization Membership: Women and Gender Resource Center Ambassador, Phi Mu Alpha Zeta Chapter, Phi Mu Alpha Zeta Sisterhood Committee
Amelia McGowan
Editor/Writer and Communication Team Member
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Major/Minor: Public Relations/General Business
Academic Achievements: UA Dean’s List (2018-2021), Accelerated Master’s Program for Advertising and Public Relations
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Investor Relations and Public Relations Intern — Tractor Supply Company (2021), Five Year Plan Director — Capstone Agency (2021-Present), Account Executive — Capstone Agency (2019-Present), Assistant Account Executive — Capstone Agency (2019)
Community Service: Capstone Agency’s CreateAthon
Organization Membership: Capstone Agency, PRCA
Megan Murphy
Editor/Writer and Design Team Member
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major/Minor: Public Relations/General Business
Academic Achievements: UA President’s List (2020), UA Dean’s List (2019-2020), UA Scholar Scholarship Recipient
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Student Intern — Turnipblood Entertainment (2021-Present), Artist Management Intern — Every Eight Hours (2021)
Community Service: Al’s Pals Mentor, LIFT class leader, UADM Miracle Maker
Organization Membership: UA Honors College, Al’s Pals, UADM, LIFT, UA Honors College Mentor
Maggie Palmer
Marketing Director
Hometown: Selma, Alabama
Major/Minors: Public Relations/Liberal Arts and Global & Cultural Perspectives
Academic Achievements: UA Presidential Scholar (2018-Present), Munson Scholar (2021), UA President’s List (2018–2021), C&IS Academic Achievement Award (2019-2020)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Account Executive — Capstone Agency (2020–Present), Content Manager — Center for Advanced Public Safety (2020–Present), Communications Intern — Freshwater Land Trust (2020), Public Relations Intern — Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (2020)
Community Service: Capstone Agency’s CreateAthon
Organization Membership: Capstone Agency, Blount Scholars Program, UA Honors College, PRCA, Blount Student Organization
Lady Reynolds
Editor/Writer and Design Team Member
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Major/Minor: Public Relations/General Business
Academic Achievements: UA President’s List (2018-2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Social Media Intern — LeadAbroad (2021-2022), Graphic Designer — Capstone Agency (2021-Present), Intern — The Scout Guide New Orleans (2020)
Community Service: World Central Kitchen, Hands On New Orleans, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama, Turkeys for T-Town
Organization Membership: Capstone Agency, PRSSA, Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society
Kristopher Scott
Editorial Director
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Major: M.A. in Advertising and Public Relations
Academic Achievements: Mississippi State University Graduate (Summa Cum Laude), MSU President’s List (2016-2020), Student Success Scholar, Duff Walker Sudduth Scholarship Award Recipient, Earl Love Guyton Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Eugene T. & Barbara B. Clark Endowed Scholarship Recipient, Turner Catledge Memorial Journalism Fund Recipient
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Public Affairs Intern — GM Financial (2021), Enrollment Services Intern — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (2020), Communication Intern — Social Science Research Center (2019-2020), Resident Advisor — Mississippi State University Department of Housing and Residence Life (2018-2020), Multimedia Journalist — Take 30 News (2018-2019), Promotions Support — iHeartMedia (2018-2019)
Community Service: Addiction Prevention Coalition, Boys & Girls Club of the Golden Triangle, Community Group Project (Tie-Diversity), The Big Event
Organization Membership: Communication Ambassador, Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, National Residence Hall Association, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Resident Advisor Association, Rho Alpha Sigma, Student Conduct Board
Alyssa Thomas
Editor/Writer and Marketing Team Member
Hometown: Blountsville, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Management
Academic Achievements: Sigma Alpha Lambda, UA Blountsville Scholarship Recipient
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Sales Associate/Social Media Intern — The Golden Hanger (2021-Present)
Community Service: West Alabama Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, 5th Quarter
Organization Membership: PRCA, PRSSA, CMA EDU
Mikaela Weis
Design Director
Hometown: Aviston, Illinois
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Sales
Academic Achievements: UA Dean’s List (2018-2019), UA President’s List (2019-2020)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Social Media and Engagement Intern — H2 Marketing Consultants (2020)
Organization Membership: Capstone Agency, PRCA, Local Entertainment Promotional Team
Mallory Westry
Editor/Writer and Communication Team Member
Hometown: Fairhope, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Studies
Academic Achievements: UA Dean’s List (2020-2021), UA President’s List (2019-2020), Black Honors Day Award (2019-2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Public Relations and Digital Media Intern — Style Advertising (2021), Public Relations Intern — Birmingham Restaurant Week (2021)
Organization Membership: Student Executive Council, C&IS Social Media Ambassador
