Administrative Assistant - Emmy Darling

Emmy Darling (she/her)  is a recent graduate from the Communication Department here at the University of Utah. She is excited to continue to work in the Department after getting her start doing a PR internship with Dr. Curtis Newbold during the 23-24 school year. She is looking forward to use the skills she learned during that time as well as those she learned during her employment at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School where she started as an art teacher and worked her way up to their Advancement Director. In that role, she wrote grants that totaled over $475k in awards, managed their social media and website, organized events like eighth-grade graduation and "fun"draisers, and designed their yearbooks. She is excited to make a positive impact through the work she is doing in her new full-time role as the Administrative Assistant including faculty reviews, public relations work, and event planning. In her free time, Emmy enjoys spending time with her orange tabby cat Gus, reading fiction books, and hiking. She also loves watching videos on interior design and is on a quest to find the best pasta dish in the state!

PR Coordinator Student Intern - London Kelley

London Kelley (she/her) is a senior at the University of Utah studying political science and strategic communication. She worked for the Department of Communication last year as a PR Coordinator, and she is excited to be back this year! London specializes in social media work, and currently runs the Department's social media accounts. She loves reading, snowboarding, and spending time with friends and family in her free time. 

PR Coordinator Student Intern - Melia Norwood

Melia Norwood is a third-year Strategic Communication major at the U, with double minors in Management and Psychology. Originally from Orange County, California, she chose the U for its stunning scenery and change of weather. On weekends, you can find her at a coffee shop with friends, thrifting, hiking in the Cottonwoods, or out exploring with her camera. Melia currently works as a Social Media Contributor at Wasatch Magazine, as well as a Social Media Manager for a magazine in her hometown. She specializes in content strategy, audience engagement, and brand consistency. Melia also has experience with communication and marketing internships, as well as freelance photography for the US Olympic Speedskating Team. Melia is excited to start working with the Communication Department and continue developing her skills in the field!

Clinical Associate Professor | Student Intern Supervisor - Dr. Curtis Newbold

Curtis Newbold is a passionate educator, speaker, and award-winning corporate consultant. His research spans areas of business and strategic communication; information design; and competency-based education. Newbold has taught university courses in the U.S., Korea, and China and he has led graduate student strategic communication projects for non-profits on five continents. Curtis has delivered over 200 live trainings, webinars, workshops, and keynote addresses for several multinational companies and government organizations. He has a PhD in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design (RCID) from Clemson University and a BS in English and MA in Professional Communication from Utah State University. His forthcoming textbook, Business & Professional Communication: A Human-Centered Approach, is scheduled for publication in January 2025.  He currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Strategic Communication at the University of Utah where he also advises the student chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

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