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What is Communications Career Night?
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2009 Alumni Panel Includes:
Amy Anselmo
Manager, Electronic Media Production, Bose Corporation
Marketing & Communication, 1998
Since graduating from BC with a double major in Marketing and Communications in 1998, Amy has enjoyed a successful career in Film and Video Production. While at BC she interned for 2 years in Reebok’s production department. Amy attributes much of the professional success she has since had to that experience, of learning how a corporation operates and the expectations for a Producer. She received hands-on training there in editing and project management even while working as an intern.
Amy’s first full time job after graduation was with Arnold Worldwide, a large advertising agency in Boston. She worked on the production of TV and radio spots for clients such as McDonald’s, Royal Caribbean, Volkswagen, and EMC. She maintains to this day how great a learning experience that was for her to see the differences in the dynamics of an agency versus a corporate environment. In 2000, she found her way back to the corporate side as a Producer at Bose Corporation. Amy was responsible for producing all broadcast material, as well as, in-store display content for Bose retail partners worldwide (Circuit City, Best Buy, Tweeter etc.). Currently, Amy manages the Production department at Bose. With a staff of full time and freelance Producers, she oversees a workload that continues to grow and morph with the continuously evolving technology. Amy explains: “I feel fortunate that I was able to identify my passion for video production early in my career. I’ve had many different experiences on hundreds of projects that gave me a solid understanding of the production process and now my focus is on developing other Producers to become successful.”
Vanessa Apicerno
Senior Associate, Burson-Marsteller
History & Theology, 2005
Vanessa Apicerno is a Senior Associate in the Burson-Marsteller Technology Practice in Boston. She is currently on two of the company’s largest accounts and has been integral is leading key initiatives for various divisions of the teams. Vanessa plays a critical role in increasing client visibility through leading the tactical execution of her client’s PR programs through spearheading outreach to top-tier press and industry influencers, as well as developing PR collateral.
Vanessa brings a wealth of PR agency experience to her role as Senior Associate. Previously she worked at LEWIS Global Public Relations and Lois Paul & Partners where she was responsible for overseeing day-to-day account activities on a variety of global campaigns. She has managed communications for business to business (BtoB) technology companies focused on enterprise applications, service-oriented architecture, business intelligence and security. Vanessa received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Theology from Boston College, as well as studied abroad at King’s College in London.
Casey Bayer
Web Photo Editor, Christian Science Monitor
English & History, 2006
Casey has been the Web Photo Editor at the Christian Science Monitor for the past year and a half and started at the Monitor as an intern before that. Casey also interned at the Improper Bostonian while attending graduate school at Boston University.
Kathy Behan
Editor, The Homesteader Publications
And freelance writer for: The N.Y. Times, Boston Globe, Glamour, Self, YM, among others
English, 1978
Kathy P. Behan is the editor of The Homesteader Publications, a monthly national newspaper that focuses on new homeowners. She worked on the staffs of Vogue, Mademoiselle and Redbook magazines and has freelanced for: The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Parenting, Glamour, Self, Boston Herald, YM, Boston (magazine), Working Mother and Family Weekly, among others.
Max Buccini
Senior Account Manager, Regan Communications Group
History & Communication, 2006
As Senior Account Manager at Regan Communications Group, Max’s diverse background includes work with lifestyle, non-profit, travel, and real estate clients, in addition to prestigious personalities: Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York and First Lady Laura Bush. In 2006, Max managed the media relations for the major World Children’s Day™ campaign in Boston.
Max also is an accomplished freelance writer with his work being published in The Boston Globe, The Improper Bostonian magazine, EDGE Publications, Sheckys.com, and SavoirFlair magazine. Max was also included as Boston magazine’s Most Wanted Single in June 2007, New Faces of The Boston Nightlife in STUFF@NIGHT magazine, and included on “The List” in Boston Common magazine’s Winter 2008 Issue (a Niche Media publication).
Currently at Regan Communications, Max works on the high-profile Equinox Fitness and Mohegan Sun accounts, as well as: Cafeteria Boston, Mix 98.5 (WBMX), Vox Populi, Boston Fashion Weekend, SVEDKA vodka, MANTRA, in addition to other various lifestyle and hospitality focused accounts. A seasoned event planner, Max has executed major launches, openings, and galas for such organizations and personalities as: The Boston Film Festival, SVEDKA vodka, SonyColumbia Pictures, Boston Bruins, Mix Fest 2007, etc. Before joining the company, Max worked for another Boston-based public relations agency, Bishoff Communications.
Pope Carlos
Senior Art Director, TJX
Communication, Marketing & Fine Arts (Minors), 2003
Pope currently works as a Senior Art Director for the in-house ad agency of the TJX Companies. Though his team primarily conceptualizes print advertising campaigns for the Marshalls brand and develops the look and feel of the signage within its retail stores nationwide, he also lends a hand to sister-brands TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and AJ Wright. Having worked with some of the most respected shops in the industry like Hill Holliday, Duffy & Partners, Fallon Worldwide, and the Omnicom Group, Pope counts among his past clients BMW, Nissan, Citibank, Rolls-Royce, Verizon and the Democratic Party. An eager student of pop culture, he also fancies himself a DJ, engaged in a prolific pursuit of the perfect playlist. At BC, it's a little known fact that Pope introduced and popularized the icebreaker/game now commonly known as "Kiss & Tackle". Also, he has no problem referring to himself in the third person, as evidenced by this short write-up.
Christine Caswell McCarron
Assistant to the Chair & Adjunct Professor, BC Communication Departmen
Freelance Reporter, New England Cable News
Ms. Caswell is the Assistant to the Chair in the Department of Communication at Boston College. She acts as Counselor to undergraduates majoring in Communications. In addition, Ms. Caswell is a member of the adjunct faculty, where she teaches courses in both Broadcast Writing and Feature Writing. Christine is also a freelance reporter for NECN (New England Cable News), the region’s largest regional news channel. She is a veteran of the New England television market and a native New Englander, born and raised in Holliston, Massachusetts. Christine has spent two decades telling the stories of New England at television stations in Bangor, Maine; Manchester, New Hampshire; Portland, Maine; and Boston. She began her career in 1988 at Boston’s WCVB (Channel 5), where she produced four shows including The Great Entertainment, Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon and for the award-winning locally produced nightly news magazine, Chronicle on the A&E network.
From there, Christine trekked north to WVII in Bangor, where she was among the first to welcome troops home from the Gulf War as they stopped to refuel in Bangor. It was then on to WMUR in Manchester, where she reported during the 1992 Presidential Primaries on the later-named “Comeback Kid,” President Bill Clinton. She later took on the role of morning anchor at WMTW in Portland, where she broke the story of Staff Sergeant Tommy Field (of Maine) going down in his Black Hawk helicopter in Mogadishu—which became international news. In 1994, Christine moved back to Boston for an anchor and reporter position at WHDH (Channel 7). There, Caswell received accolades for her on-site reporting during the O.J. Simpson trial in Los Angeles and the Marv Albert trial in Arlington, Virginia. She was a double Emmy nominee for Individual Achievement and for the Oklahoma City bombing coverage. She also reported on such high profile events as the tragic death of JFK Jr.
After starting a family, Caswell left the full-time TV scene and began freelancing at FOX 25 and then on to NECN. She now complements her role in academia (at her beloved alma mater Boston College) with her warm, personal stories at NECN, as well as freelance news casting for Magic 106.7 (WMJX) and the Loren and Wally Show on 105.7 WROR. Ms. Caswell and her husband have two sons who proudly root for the Eagles.
Paul Collins
Manager, Strategic Marketing Group, AMP Agency
Communication, 2002
Paul graduated from Boston College in 2002 with a degree in Communications. Since that time, he has worked for several promotional marketing and public relations firms in Chicago and Boston supporting a wide range of clients such as Axe body spray, Burt's Bees, got milk?, Georgia-Pacific and U.S. Cellular. Paul's early professional years were primarily dedicated to the day-to-day project management of various client campaigs, and were highlighted by managing 28 college-student reps as part of a grassroots college marketing program for Axe. Now Paul works in a strategic marketing role where he manages the business development process by developing communication strategies, brainstorming unique concepts and building innovative brand experiences to sell to potential clients.
David D’Alleva
Marketing and Media Professional
Communication, 1989
David G. D'Alleva is a solutions oriented leader and client service expert with nearly 20 years of professional experience. He recently served as SVP, Head of Direct Response for the U.S. at Media Contacts, based in Boston. In that role, he was charged with leading Direct capabilities and efforts for the agency for both MPG and Media Contacts across offline and online media in the U.S.. David was also responsible for coordinating with global colleagues across Havas Digital on advancing all technology, data, and analytics efforts in the Direct space.
Before moving back to Boston, where he was originally from, David was at Capital One’s headquarters in McLean, VA, where he spearheaded the strategy and development of integrated marketing campaigns and communications across Capital One’s banking and fee-based financial services. Prior to that, David spent over 7 years at AOL in their corporate headquarters in Northern Virginia. There he directed and managed complex corporate ventures and marketing alliances with Fortune 500 companies -- including Citigroup, American Express and JPMorganChase & Co. He was also responsible for creating unique / cutting-edge, cross-channel marketing programs and both championed and developed AOL’s entrance into direct response membership marketing through online channels. David also worked in AOL’s Access Marketing division where he was instrumental in developing AOL’s creative strategies and test and learn agenda for multiple strategic corporate initiatives.
Prior to AOL, David was a marketing executive for several financial services institutions in Connecticut, specializing in Credit Card Marketing. He is a 1989 graduate of Boston College with a B.A. in Communications and currently resides in West Newton, Massachusetts with his wife, Sheila, and three daughters, Julia (16), Anna (12) and Sophia (7).
Ken Dixon
Chief Operating Officer, Animation Technologies, Inc.
Communication & Political Science, 1981
Mr. Dixon has a twenty-seven year record of achievement in video and digital media design and production. In addition to over ten years hands-on experience in video production, post-production, project management and sales, Mr. Dixon has also directed operations, client relations, marketing and sales for companies serving clients including Fortune 1000 companies, fast-growing start-ups, broadcast programmers, independent producers, marketing, advertising agencies and law firms.
As Chief Operating Officer at Animation Technologies, Inc., Mr. Dixon directs and oversees all of the company’s activity, including Design & Production, Operations, and Marketing & Sales. Animation Technologies, Inc. is a national trial presentation design, production and presentation firm headquartered in Boston with offices in Philadelphia, Chicago, New York and Washington DC. Animation Technologies partners with litigation and trial attorneys designing, producing and presenting their cases using digital graphics, computer generated 3D animation and video.
Prior to joining Animation Technologies, Mr. Dixon held various senior level positions at several video and multimedia design and production firms including Engagement Director at Cosmic Blender; Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Wave, Inc.; Creative Director, Senior Video Editor and Videographer at Creative Video Design, Inc.; Video Editor and Videographer at Robert Gilmore Associates; and Local Programming Manager at Rollins Cablevision. He holds a BA in Speech Communications and Political Science from Boston College (1981).
William Donovan
Editorial Director, Donovan Writing & Publishing
Communication, History (Minor), 1978
Bill Donovan is editorial director of Donovan Writing & Publishing, a custom publishing business that offers content marketing services to companies and non-profit organizations. Content marketing helps businesses and individuals establish their expertise with prospects and customers. It involves creating original, useful information and sending it to readers or viewers who would be most interested in receiving it. Options include print and online newsletters and magazines, video, blogs and social networks.
Prior to starting Donovan Writing & Publishing in 2003, Bill spent nearly 20 years in business communications, primarily as a senior business writer with the Providence Journal in Rhode Island. He is the co-author of Investing Secrets of the Masters, a book about investing and the stock market published in five languages by McGraw-Hill and featured on the Fox News program Your World with Neil Cavuto.
He holds an undergraduate degree in communications from Boston College and a master’s degree in journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. He has been an adjunct journalism professor in the graduate journalism programs at Boston University and Northeastern University and has been a frequent guest lecturer on business journalism at Harvard University.
Keira Duarte
TV Pledge Production Assistant, WGBH TV
Communication, 2008
After graduating from Boston College with a BA in Communications an opportunity arose in June of 2008 to work at WGBH as a temp in their TV Pledge department. There I learned more about public television and production doing administrative tasks, light production work, and working closely with TV pledge producers at shoots and live tapings. I had an opportunity to work on various live pledge productions and events as well as a few short time positions in other departments at WGBH including Masterpiece Theatre. As a result of my budding experience with WGBH, I was officially hired in November of 2008 as a full time production assistant in the TV Pledge Dept, working on fundraising programming for WGBH and PBS programming.
Christopher Fitzgerald
Freelance Editorial Photographer, Editorial Photography
Education, 1980
Christopher Fitzgerald is a self employed editorial photographer. He recently completed a long term project documenting Presidential Campaign 2008.
John Fouhy
Regional Vice President, Comcast Cable, Government and Community Relations
History & Economics, 1978
John Fouhy serves as Vice President, Government and Community Relations, for Comcast’s Northern New England Region (NNER). In this position, John has overall responsibility for the company’s relationships with local franchising authorities, directs interaction with elected and appointed officials, and leads public affairs initiatives for the Region. Under John’s leadership, Comcast has built strong relationships with community officials and non-profit organizations in a regional footprint that extends through 350 communities in northern Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
John’s team oversees community investment programs, which support numerous non-profits and community events, and administers Comcast Foundation grants and other funding. John guides employee engagement and volunteer programs, including Comcast Cares Day and the United Way Campaign. He serves as Comcast’s representative on the Board of the Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council.
John has 20 years of cable experience, having entered the business in 1987 as Legal Counsel and Government Relations Manager for Continental Cablevision. Prior to his current role, John held various positions with Comcast and its predecessor companies, including Corporate Counsel, Director of Risk Management and Director of Sales & Marketing.
John graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and economics. He earned a Doctor of Law degree from Suffolk University Law School and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association.
Jean Graham
Marketing & Media Relations Manager, North Shore Medical Center
Communication
Jean’s career has brought her to a number of different industries (business to publishing, environmental engineering, financial services, high-tech, business and social policy research, and health care), but the core has always been communications and marketing (writing, editing, design, project management, public relations, event management, etc.)
Cahners Publishing - Purchasing Magazine -- Assistant Editor
Cahners Publishing - EDN Magazine -- Promotions Assistant
Camp Dresser & McKee (environmental engineering) -- Corporate Communications
Golin/Harris (high tech PR) -- Account Executive
Abt Associates (business and social policy research) -- Corporate Communications
Fleet Bank -- HR Communications
Bridgeman Communications (high tech PR) -- Account Executive
Sterling Hager Communications (high tech/health care PR) -- Account Manager
Freelance writing/project management -- South Shore Hospital, Walsh Br others construction
North Shore Medical Center -- Marketing & Media Relations Manager
Ryan Harms
Interactive Producer, Modernista!
International Studies, 2007
Ryan has been in the digital marketing and advertising industry for two years now, firstly working as a project manager for a small marketing firm, Silverscape, and now as an interactive producer for a medium-sized creative advertising firm, Modernista!. He is working primarily on the Cadillac account, for anyone that may be particularly interested in the automotive industry or Cadillac, specifically.
Robert Holmes
High Schools Sports Editor, Boston Globe
Economics, 1980
My first newspaper job post-BC was working in the 3-man sports department of the Beacon Minuteman weekly newspapers in Acton. I was there from 1981 to '83. Then I went to the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune for two years laying out the sports section and writing college basketball column. In 1986 I went to Boston Herald, first as the Assistant Sunday Sports Editor, then, starting in 1987, as the High School Sports Editor. I left the Herald for the Globe in 1996 to become high school sports guy here and have been doing that since.
John Houle
Owner, JH Communications
Political Science, 1994
Nolan Kelly
Account Manager, Hill, Holiday
Marketing, 2003
Patrick Kennedy
Editor/Writer, Boston University, Office of Creative Services
History, 1999
At BC, Patrick Kennedy hosted a Celtic music program on WZBC 90.3 FM, and interned at the BC-alum-owned Dorchester Reporter and Boston Irish Reporter. In the months after graduation, Kennedy did a variety of work, including copy-editing chapters of a book published by Harvard University Press, and writing press releases for an educational nonprofit.
In 2000, Kennedy was hired as a proofreader in Boston University’s publications office. He shortly enrolled part-time in BU’s College of Communication (COM). In 2004, he earned a master’s degree in journalism and began freelancing for the Boston Globe Magazine and Boston’s Weekly Dig. Switching departments in his day job at BU, he began writing for Bostonia, BU’s alumni quarterly, among other publications. In that capacity, he has interviewed and written about a range of well-known BU alumni and faculty—from Howard Zinn, the author of A People’s History of the United States, to Jackie Bruno, a.k.a. Miss Massachusetts USA.
In January 2007, Kennedy took over as editor of two periodicals, in addition to other writing and editing responsibilities in BU’s marketing and communications department. Under his tenure, the COM alumni magazine has received an award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Kennedy has persisted in moonlighting as a freelance writer when possible. His first book comes out in April from Thunder Bay Press: Boston Then and Now (2nd ed.) is a pictorial history of notable sites across Boston and its neighborhoods. And this spring, he is teaching a course on publication editing at Lasell College in Newton.
Although he works at BC’s big rival down the road, Kennedy maintains that he bleeds maroon and gold. This ironic state of affairs made for an entertaining video on BU’s online news daily: http://www.bu.edu/today/
Bill McLaughlin
Executive Vice President, Lois Paul & Partners
Political Science & Communication, 1978
Bill McLaughlin has more than twenty-five years of strategic technology, marketing and communications experience. Since joining the agency in 1990, he has been instrumental in building LP&P into the well renowned organization it is today, with a reputation built on delivering outstanding results for clients.
As executive vice president, Bill is responsible for overseeing client service strategies, company operations, business development and technology exploitation. He has served as a vital resource for companies such as Lotus Development Corp., IBM, Intel, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Compuware Corporation, Open Market, Unica Corporation, Manhattan Associates, PTC and the Kronos. Bill has developed award-winning communications programs for companies across a myriad of markets and technologies, including the Internet, Web 2.0, e-business, collaboration, networking, wireless, telecommunications and business applications. Bill has been published in CMO Magazine, O’Dwyers PR Report and Mass High Tech Magazine and has been a featured speaker at many conferences including the Public Relations Society of America’s International Conference and The Marketing Round Table. His perspective on communications and new media can be found at his firm’s blog, Beyond the Hype.
Prior to joining LP&P, Mr. McLaughlin held senior marketing and marketing communications positions at technology companies including Cullinet Software, McCormack & Dodge, and Raytheon Corporation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and communications at Boston College and has completed post-graduate work in information systems management at Northeastern University.
Jacqueline Murphy
Americas PLM Marketing Programs Manager, IBM
Communication and English, 1984
Jacqueline Murphy has worked at IBM since 2002, holding both worldwide and US geo-specific marketing management roles. Currently, she is the Americas PLM Marketing Programs Manager for the IBM Product Lifecycle Management division within the Software Group. In her current capacity, she encompasses strategic development, implementation and execution responsibilities for overall marketing programs and campaigns, PLM Solution Seminars, and customized client events. In addition, Jackie serves as IBM's liaison to the COE (CATIA Operators Exchange) User Group Board of Directors for year-round programs, marketing campaigns and user group events.
Prior to this position, Jackie was the Director of Sales Promotion, Channel Marketing, and Events for SmarTeam Corporation Ltd., a leading PLM software company headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel. Jackie’s professional career spans over two decades with experience in marketing management, event and conference management, communications, public relations and sales. Other past positions include: Vice President of Conferences at Imark Communications, Vice President and General Manager, Events Division at Computerworld, Inc. (a division of International Data Group {IDG}), Show Director at IDG World Expo (a division of International Data Group {IDG}), COMDEX Conference Manager at The Interface Group, Marketing Communications Specialist & Meeting Planner at Money Management Systems, Inc. (now SunGard), and Assistant to the Executive Director at the Frozen Food Association of New England. Jackie’s industry experience runs the gamut from automotive, aerospace, energy & utilities, events, frozen food and food services, healthcare, industrial products/equipment, IT, publishing, retail, and shipbuilding.
Jackie is a volunteer participant in IBM’s University Ambassador Program. Jackie is also a participant in IBM’s Mentoring Program. Jackie graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Communications and English with a minor in Marketing. She also holds an advanced degree in the Entrepreneurial Studies Program from the University of Massachusetts.
Rebecca Murray
Hill, Holliday
Marketing, 2006
Nicole Oliverio
General Assignment Reporter, WHDH-TV
Communication & Political Science, 2003
Nicole Oliverio grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts and is thrilled to be a part of the 7NEWS team. Just months after graduating from Boston College, Nicole got her break in TV news and began reporting for WMDN-TV in Meridian, Mississippi. After nearly two years, Nicole returned to the northeast, working in the New Hampshire bureau for WCAX-TV in Burlington, Vermont. Then after a year, Nicole headed back down south to report for WINK-TV in Fort Myers. There, she worked at the station's Charlotte County bureau. Finally, in October 2007, Nicole made her way back home and is now reporting for WHDH-TV's morning show, Today in New England. Nicole has received several awards for her work from the Associated Press, including Best Feature and General News. Nicole is a 2003 graduate of Boston College, with a dual major in Communication and Political Science. While in school, she spent four years covering high school sports for the Boston Herald, as well as interning at both WBZ-TV and WFXT-TV.
Kevin Osgood
Senior Producer, CBS Boston’s WBZ-TV & TV38
Communication, 1987
Kevin is currently the Senior Producer at WBZ. His primary responsibilities are working for the 11:00 pm newscast, which is now the Number 1 newscast in its time period in Boston. He oversees the production of the newscast doing everything from deciding which stories we cover to special projects. He is also deeply involved in Special Programming. He loves being in charge of the big events like Election Night coverage....and coverage of all of the great Boston sports teams and their recent victory parades. He also produces the coverage of the Boston Marathon.
Kevin has been at WBZ for the past 12 years, prior to being named Senior Producer, he produced the 11pm newscast for roughly 8 years. Before coming to WBZ, he worked as a producer at WTNH in New Haven, CT, and WWLP in Springfield, MA.
He has been in the TV news business since 1991. After graduating from BC, he earned his Master's Degree in Mass Communications from Emerson College.
Anne Powell
Marketing Services Manager, BzzAgent
Communication, 1999
I began my career as a media planner at Carat, working mostly with technology clients. After 2 years of agency life, I went back to get my MBA so that I could transition to the client side of Marketing. Since getting my MBA I have worked both in the media and financial services industries doing B2B marketing.
Ian Race
Corporate Communications Manager, Philips Healthcare
Communication, 1999
Ian Race is corporate communications manager for Philips Healthcare. In this role he oversees all external communications, including company and product messaging, media and industry analyst outreach, as well as issue and crisis management.
Prior to joining Philips, Ian was marketing manager at Sapient, a Cambridge, Mass.-based consulting firm. While at Sapient, Ian helped to launch the company's first client loyalty program. He also managed branded communications, including the development of marketing and sales collateral, and directed the company's industry analyst relations and research program. Previously, Ian was senior account executive at a Boston-area agency, Marenghi Public Relations, where he worked with a number of clients in the wireless, software and technology services industries, including Boston Communications Group, Inc., Concerto Software and Giga Information Group (now Forrester Research).
Maura King Scully
Owner, MKS Communication
Communication, Administration, 1988, 1993
Maura King Scully is an industrial strength marketing communications professional and freelance writer. In 1999, she formed her own consulting business, MKS Communication, specializing in writing, editing and project management for a variety of nonprofit and educational clients.
Her previous professional positions include director of development communications for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, assistant director of communications at the Boston College Alumni Association and assistant director for special events at the Boston College Alumni Association. She began her career at the public relations firm of Agnew, Carter, McCarthy.
Maura is active in professional organizations, including the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), both at the district and national levels; the Women’s Sole Proprietor Network and Chicks Who Write. Over the past decade, she has served on the faculty for CASE’s Persuasive Development Writing, presented conference sessions at a number of CASE district conferences, chaired workshops, judged publications contests and served on conference committees.
She holds a B.A. in communications and an M.A. in administration from Boston College.
Rick Sheehy
Public Relations Freelancer, Self-Employed
Marketing, 1992
Rick Sheehy is a graduate of the class of 1992 and holds a Masters Degree in Public Relations from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Since then he has held a number of positions in Marketing and Public Relations. Mr. Sheehy is an expert at integrating corporate communications into the larger marketing and branding equation as well as using non-traditional methods to secure coverage of client organizations. Mr. Sheehy currently works with a number of organizations to help them develop their communications strategy.
Lizz Summers
Director of Communications, New England Revolution
Communication/Economics, 2000
Lizz Summers is in her fourth season with the Revolution, and her third in her current position, having joined the club at the start of the 2006 season as the team’s Communications Manager.
In her current role as the Director of Communications, she oversees the Revs’ media relations, public relations, non-soccer publicity, and new media activities, and helps direct the club’s community relations and branding initiatives. Summers has expanded the breadth of the Revs’ communications department, including the integration and launch of new web and multimedia activities and the team’s community involvement.
Summers came to the Revs after three seasons as an assistant director of media relations at The University of Texas where she handled all of the publicity needs for several of the school’s top-ranked athletic programs and several internationally-recognized student-athletes. She also assisted with press operations for football and men’s and women’s basketball.
Before UT, Summers worked for four years at Boston College – including two years as an assistant media relations director – handling several of the team’s sports, including the women’s basketball team and men’s hockey team during its 2001 NCAA Championship run.
During her seven years in collegiate athletics, Summers directed media coordination efforts for numerous NCAA, Big East and Big 12 Conference championships. She has also earned many national awards for her annual team publications and collateral.
A native of Somerset, Mass., Summers earned her degree in economics and communication from Boston College, and is also nearing completion of her master’s in business administration from BC.
Dave Wedge
Chief Enterprise Reporter, Boston Herald
English, 1993
Dave Wedge ('93 A & S, English) has been an award-winning reporter at the Boston Herald since 1999 and is currently the newspaper's Chief Enterprise Reporter and political columnist. In his nine years at the Herald, Dave has covered a variety of breaking news, investigative and political stories, including such major national events as the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the 2003 Station fire in Providence, the 2000 workplace massacre in Wakefield and the 2004 and 2008 presidential races. His Sunday "Pols & Politics" column is a staple in the Boston political scene. He also makes a regular weekly radio appearance on "Monday Night Talk" with Sen. Bob Hedlund on 95.9 FM, in addition to frequent guest spots on local and national TV networks, including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC's "Good Morning America" and "E! True Hollywood Stories."
He also writes for the Herald's entertainment section and is a contributor to Revolver, Big Shot magazine and The Weekly Dig. He has also written for Boston magazine, Skiing and Scratch.Prior to arriving at the Herald, Dave wrote for the Taunton Daily Gazette and the Sun Chronicle of Attleboro. He lives in Dorchester with his wife, Herald media writer Jessica Heslam, and 9-year-old daughter Danielle.