Careers & Alumni

SAMC Media and Communication alumni pursue a broad range of careers, such as in journalism, film and television, advertising and marketing, design (UI/UX, branding, graphic design, etc.), public relations and strategic communication, digital communication strategy, social media management, church ministries, education, digital recording, and content creation and direction.

Meet a few...

Ceyda Taştan (’25)

Marketing, Communications & Development Coordinator, Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited

“The Media and Communication program prepared me for my career in marketing in many ways. Through the media stream, I was able to strengthen my visual design skills by taking a wide range of design and animation courses while also developing my writing, communication, and public speaking skills. The program also helped me build professional and client communication skills that have been valuable in preparing me for the workplace. In my current role, I regularly draw on these skills, whether I’m creating visual content, writing stories and communications, or connecting with donors and community partners. I’m grateful for how the program equipped me with a diverse skill set that I continue to use and build on in my career.”

Candace Genesis (’24)

Product Designer, Kilterset

“I’ve always seen the world through the lens of story, and I arrived at TWU with a desire to learn how to steward that gift for God’s glory. Through hands-on learning across disciplines and encouragement from professors, I discovered design as the place where my heart for storytelling converged with beauty, empathy, and ingenuity in unexpected ways. Today, as a product designer, I shape brands and experiences rooted in good stories, seeking to make my work part of God’s greater redemptive story.”

Rees Morgan (’21)

Senior Designer at Rees Morgan

"My time in the MCOM program was amazing. The small class sizes meant I got a lot of one-on-one time with my professors. They were genuinely passionate about guiding me through my design journey, and that level of personalized mentorship really set the foundation for my career."

Cheri Brown (’14)

MA/PhD graduate student (University of Washington) 
McNair Presidential Fellowship recipient, 2014–2019

"It was my privilege and joy to study for four years at TWU under faculty and staff who continually brought out the best in me and inspired me to achieve more than I ever could have aspired to alone. I was able to thrive thanks to SAMC's community of support and faith-based environment; it provided a strong foundation for my future studies."

Larissa Kroeker (’14)

Social Media Coordinator, Jelly Marketing
CTV & Shaw internships while at TWU

“To make the most out of your Media and Communication degree, I would say, take initiative. Go out and seek internships; take every opportunity that’s given to you. Get involved with everything you can: the newspaper, Student Life . . . anything comm-related you can get your hands on, go and do it!”

Leigh (Boyle) Schumann (’09 & ’13)

Founder & Executive Director, The Lipstick Project 
Development Officer, Union Gospel Mission

“During her communications degree, Leigh participated in SAMC travel studies to Guatemala and Kenya. Her growing passion for cross-cultural leadership led her to an outreach opportunity in Ethiopia. Seeing a need and feeling called to fulfill it, Leigh re-enrolled at TWU with plans for medical school, hoping to one day return to Ethiopia and help people with conditions like obstetric fistula.”

Joshua Burdick (’11)

Owner, Veritas Media Productions

“After graduating, Joshua quickly distinguished himself as a leader in the film industry. He has produced an interstitial that aired on national television, shot and edited a film that won Best Short Documentary at the NWProjections film festival, and produced over 70 online courses for Faithlife’s Logos Bible Software.”

Kelcey Brade (’05)

Anchor/Reporter, TSN

“I owe much of my career success to TWU's Media and Communication program and Athletics department. My professors and instructors went above and beyond to help customize specific courses and practicum placements to give me every opportunity to gain valuable experience in writing for news and sports, along with hands-on sports broadcasting experience with Spartan Athletics. Overall, my time at TWU instilled the confidence I needed to seriously pursue my career dreams.”