Editor biographies, Spring 2022
Rachel Breeding
Editorial Director
Hometown: Tuscumbia, Alabama
Major/Minors: Public Relations/Communication Studies and Criminal Justice
Academic Achievements: UA Honors College (2018-Present), Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (2019-Present), Dean’s List (2018-2019), President’s List (2019-Present), UA C&IS Academic Achievement Award (2019, 2020, 2021), Kappa Tau Alpha National Communications Honor Society (2021-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Tide Watch Academic Success Mentor — The University of Alabama (2020-2021), Summer Intern — Constellium Muscle Shoals (2019), Voter Registration Canvasser — URGE UA (2018-2019), Member Conduct Committee Member — Pi Beta Phi AL Beta Chapter (2020-2021), Communications and Administrative Intern — Constellium Muscle Shoals (2021)
Community Service: Read, Lead, Achieve Volunteer, UH105 Book Buddies Tutor, UA Arboretum Volunteer
Organization Membership: Freshman Forum, UA Honors College, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Kappa Tau Alpha National Communications Honor Society, A+PR Student Initiative Board, C&IS Student Executive Council, Pi Beta Phi AL Beta Chapter
Jen Bowman
Editor/Writer and Communication Team Member
Hometown: South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Creative Writing
Academic Achievements: President’s List (2020), Dean’s List (2019-Present), Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society (2019-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Events & Annual Givings Student Assistant — Tisch Student Services & External Relations (2022-Present), Editorial Intern — Modern Luxury (2022-Present), On-Site Coordinator — C&IS Lead Retreat (2021), President — C&IS Student Executive Council (2021-Present), Managing Editor — Alice Magazine (2021-Present), Emerging Leader Award — C&IS (2021), Member of the Year Award — C&IS Student Executive Council (2021), Writing Intern — UA’s College of Human Environmental Sciences (2021), Secretary — C&IS Student Executive Council (2020-2021), Lifestyle Editor — Alice Magazine (2020-2021), Opinions Columnist — The Crimson White (2019-2021)
Community Service: South Williamsport Community Park Improvement Association
Organization Membership: C&IS Social Media Ambassadors, C&IS Ambassadors, C&IS First-year Interest Group Leader, UA Club Tennis, Alice Magazine
Kyrsten Eller
Editor/Writer and Marketing Team Member
Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Services Marketing
Academic Achievements: UA Dean’s List (2021-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Digital Intern — WVUA 23 (2021-Present), Vice President of Public Relations — Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity (2021), Logistics Leader — Secret Meals Event (2021), Marketing Intern — Summit NC (2021), Contributing Writer — The Crimson White (2019-2020), Office Manager (2019), Sorority Recruitment Member (2019), Sorority Homecoming Committee (2019)
Community Service: The Red Cross, Arts ’n Autism
Organization Membership: UA PRSSA, APSE
Sophie Gregor
Editor/Writer and Communication Team Member
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Global and Cultural Perspectives
Academic Achievements: UA Capstone Scholarship (2019-Present), UA Dean’s List (2020-2021), Josephine Langstaff Memorial Scholarship (2021), Alabama Education Abroad Grant (2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Communications Intern — UrbanTech (2021), DIS Study Abroad (2021)
Organization Membership: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Public Relations Student Society of America, The Oakley Society
Alice Helms
Editor/Writer and Marketing Team Member
Hometown: Spanish Fort, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Studies
Academic Achievements: President’s List (2020), Dean’s List (2020-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Blog Writer — MobileAL.com (Present), Intern — Baldwin County School System Communication Department, Senior Camp Counselor — Skyline Ranch for Girls (2021), Facility Management Director — Kappa Alpha Theta (2020-2021)
Community Service: Metro Animal Shelter Volunteer, Volunteer Swim Instructor
Organization Membership: PRSSA, PRCA, PWCB, UA C&IS Ambassadors, The Oakley Society, Kappa Alpha Theta
Katie Holec
Editor/Writer and Design Team Member
Hometown: Oakton, Virginia
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Studies and Computing Technology & Applications
Academic Achievements: UA Dean’s List (2018-2020), UA President’s List (2021-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: TIDE 100.9 Intern — Townsquare Media (2021), Writing Intern — Softball America (2021), Graphic Design and Public Relations Intern — Cape Cod Baseball League (2020-2021), Assistant Director of Merchandise — UADM (2020-2021), Creative Committee Member — UADM (2019-2021)
Community Service: UADM Miracle Maker
Organization Membership: Delta Gamma, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
Morgan Keel
Editor/Writer and Design Team Member
Hometown: Grove Hill, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Human Resource Management
Academic Achievements: Associates of Arts (2020), Certificate in Principles of Public Relations (2021), Dean’s List (2020-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Promotions Team Member — WVUA23 (2021-Present), Designer — Alabama Broadcasters Association (2020-Present), Dance Instructor — MJ’s Academy of Dance (2019-Present)
Community Service: YMCA of Tuscaloosa
Organization Membership: Public Relations Council of Alabama, Public Relations Student Society of America, Capstone Communication Student Society
Sydney Miner
Editor/Writer and Marketing Team Member
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Studies
Academic Achievements: Dean’s List
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Sales Associate and Social Media Assistant — B-Unlimited (2020-2021), Social Media Assistant — The Golden Hanger (2021-Present)
Community Service: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Organization Membership: Alpha Delta Pi, Professional Women in Communication and Business
Megan Murphy
Design Director
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major/Minor: Public Relations/General Business
Academic Achievements: UA President’s List (2020-2021), UA Dean’s List (2019-2020), UA Scholar Scholarship Recipient
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Social Media Marketing Intern — el3ment (2021-Present), Special Events Intern — Turnipblood Entertainment (2021), Artist Management Intern — Let’s Not Be Strangers (2021)
Community Service: Al’s Pals Mentor, LIFT Class Leader, UADM Miracle Maker
Organization Membership: UA Honors College, Al’s Pals, UADM, LIFT program class leader, UA Honors College Mentor, B Positive Morale Team
Mattie Naman
Marketing Director
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Studies
Academic Achievements: President’s List, Dean’s List, Mortar Board, Blue Key Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, Rho Lambda Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Lambda Sigma National Honor Society, UA C&IS Academic Achievement Award (2019)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Account Services/Content Intern — Lewis Communications (2021), Director of Sigma Rho Chis — Alabama Panhellenic Association (2020-2021), Assistant Director of Sigma Rho Chis — Alabama Panhellenic Association (2019-2020), Co-Director of InterGreek Affairs — UA SGA (2019-Present), Homecoming Committee — UA Paint the Town Red (2019), Copywriter — Capstone Agency (2020-Present), Outstanding Sophomore Honoree — UA Order of Omega (2020), Sales Associate — Polish Boutique (2020-2021)
Community Service: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of West Alabama, St. Mary Catholic Church
Organization Membership: UA Capstone Agency, Chi Omega Nu Beta Chapter, UA PRCA
Schuyler Rosson
Editor/Writer and Content Contributions Team Member
Hometown: Lafayette, California
*Major/Minor: Public Relations/Political Science
Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (2019-Present), National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member (2018-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Editorial Intern — L’OFFICIEL, Intern — Savannah Engel Public Relations, Volunteer — New York Fashion Week, Fashion Assistant — Tart Collections, Media Coordinator — Capstone Agency, Vice President of Publications — UA PRSSA
Community Service: UADM, Children’s Miracle Network
Organization Membership: Phi Mu, Capstone Agency, UA PRSSA, Society of Professional Journalists
Kristopher Scott
Research 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: Editorial Director — Platform Magazine (2021), 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
Heather Smyth
Editor/Writer and Communication Team Member
Hometown: Granby, Connecticut
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Sociology
Academic Achievements: President’s List (2018, 2021-Present), Dean’s List (2019-2021), PR Council Agency Ready Certificate
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Driver — Joyride (2020-Present), Marketing Intern — Four Dads Pub (2020-2021), Brand Ambassador — The Joint Chiropractic (2021), Director of Member Development — PRCA (2021), Tide Watch Academic Success Mentor — The University of Alabama (2020)
Community Service: Habitat for Humanity, UADM
Organization Membership: Delta Delta Delta, PRCA, PRSSA, C&IS Student Executive Council, Al’s Pals
Alyssa Thomas
Content Contributions Director
Hometown: Blountsville, Alabama
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Management
Academic Achievements: Sigma Alpha Lambda, UA Blountsville Scholarship Recipient, UA President’s List (2021-Present)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Sales Associate/Social Media Intern — The Golden Hanger (2021)
Community Service: West Alabama Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, 5th Quarter
Organization Membership: Alpha Gamma Delta Psi Chapter, PRCA, PRSSA, CMA EDU
Madison Traughber
Editor/Writer and Design Team Member
Hometown: Montclair, Virginia
Major/Minor: Public Relations/Political Science
Academic Achievements: President’s List (2020, 2021-Present), Dean’s List (2020-2021)
Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Marketing Intern — Alabama Productivity Center (Present), Production System Intern — Mercedes-Benz (2021), Geospatial Analyst Intern — Thermopylae Sciences + Technology (2019), Recreation Guard Supervisor — Montclair Property Owners Association (2016-2017)
Community Service: Ronald McDonald House Charities
Organization Membership: Alpha Delta Pi
