Alexa Heinrich is the Social Media Manager at St. Petersburg College. In her Talk with Thompson, she talks about how she transitioned from design to social media marketing and more!

Omari Souza is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Texas State University. In his Talk with Thompson, he discusses the need for diversity in the design field, the need to separate advertising and propaganda from reality, and more.

Spencer Norman is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at California University of Pennsylvania. In his Talks with Thompson, he chats about the moment he realized he had to be a designer, going to grad school, and what inspired him to come to the United States.

Jennifer van Alstyne is the Owner and Strategist of The Academic Designer. In her Talks with Thompson, she talks about her life and career in academia and how her consulting practice helps academics enhance their profile and reconnect with professional practice.

Elizabeth Moon is the Marketing & Digital Content Specialist in the Career Center at Stony Brook University. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses her career in higher ed, the interdisciplinarity of higher ed marketing, brand journalism, and more!

Brandon Etheredge is the Director of Multimedia Services at Auburn University. In his Talk with Thompson, Brandon talks about the importance of his interdisciplinary team, Drainkitties, and more!

Maria DeCabooter is the Social Media Strategist at Northern Arizona University. In her Talk with Thompson, Maria talks about how she entered higher ed marketing, her background in law, and her social media inspirations.

Michele Dye is the Chief Strategist of Dyenamic Media. In her Talk with Thompson, Michele discusses her entry into higher ed marketing, graduating with her masters, and marketing entrepreneurship.

Rakitha Perera is a Graphic Designer and Media Specialist for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. In his Talk with Thompson, Rakith tries to defend comic sans, emphasizes the importance of critiques, and rapid changes in the design industry.