BeCOMM 23: The event will consist of a 90+ minute TV talk show type format and feature past and present communication majors who are working in unique and interesting roles/careers being interviewed by our host. The event will be livestreamed.

Host: Mike Emanuel, FOX News anchor and Rutgers communication major class of 1990

Guests: The following guests are scheduled to appear.

Jenn Dunne Keeney (Current MCM Student): Broadway actress who has starred in Chicago for the past decade

Lindsay Balsamo (Comm Class of 2015): NBC Sports Olympics advertising director leading the way for NBC for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris 

David Pangilinan (Comm Class of 2016): Leads cultural research/intelligence and trend spotting at Paramount (MTV, Nickelodeon, etc.) with focus on DEI and LGBTQ+

Maya Jacobs (Comm Class of 2021): Beauty and fashion social media influencer marketer

Grace Lewis (Comm Class of 2021): Host of the Tall Poppy Talk Podcase and marketing executive

Tyler Koy (Comm Class of 2024): Social media influencer with 4.3 million followers on TikTok

Jake Thistle (Comm Class of 2026): Singer/songwriter

Jon Harris (Comm Class of 1990): Chief Communication Officer, Con Agra Food Company

Jason Gaines (Comm Class of 2017): Rutgers Future Scholar ambassador, social media influencer, marketer and keynote speaker