Ashley Osmecki is one of the many talented students graduating as part of the class of '23 and officially becoming a member of the Emerson Mafia! From Rosarito, Mexico, to shedding tears of joy in the FC Barca stadium - Camp Nou, Ashley has always approached her Emerson experience with wholehearted enthusiasm. Tune in to hear the story of her leadership and how Emerson College was always her Camelot. 

Emerson student participant for the Barcelona Spring Break Workshop 2023

Vice President of Brand Engagement for Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Content Creator and Assistant Producer for Post Grad Cheat Sheet (Podcast)

Emerson College Student Ambassador for the Office of International Student Affairs

An emotional and historic account of a story etched in the souls of many due to John's iconic photo of 14 year old Mary Vecchio over the Body of Jeffery Miller. John re-accounts his steps on Kent State's campus as a student whose iconic photo - one that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize - captures the horror and tragedy of that day. Some would say a photo that helped end the Vietnam war. John shares how the FBI visited his house after he took the photo and the odyssey of getting it published. 

Matt Shearer graduated from Emerson in 2009 and quickly became a well-known local media personality. As an award-winning Reporter for WBZ NewsRadio, he's carved out a niche for highlighting the distinct people and places that make New England special. His unique approach to storytelling has resulted in several viral videos, as well as international press coverage. Matt was born and raised in Massachusetts, so his love for the Commonwealth is evident in every story he shares. Follow Matt on Instagram: reportermatt Twitter: MattWBZ