Jeanne M. Persuit (Ph.D., Duquesne University, 2009) teaches courses in integrated marketing communication (IMC), public relations, advertising, rhetorical theory, and communication ethics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Before returning to Duquesne University for her Ph.D., Dr. Persuit worked in IMC in the consulting engineering field and was a marketing communications manager for a Fortune 500 manufacturing company. While a doctoral student at Duquesne, Dr. Persuit helped pilot the IMC Commission - a group of undergraduate and graduate students who worked on projects for clients on- and off-campus - and she wanted to work with Dr. Bolduc on a similar project at UNCW. 

Fun Fact:  "I like to craft. Well, I like to collect crafting supplies and read about crafting.  I could be on Hoarders: Crafting Edition"

Bill Bolduc (Ph.D. Mass Communication, Florida State University) is an associate professor of communication studies at UNCW focusing on digital media production and media studies.  As a student of mass communication at his alma mater, Miami University (Ohio), he participated in Laws Hall & Associates, an applied learning program comprised of marketing, art and media students.  That experience contributed to his desire to work with Dr. Persuit in creating a student run agency at UNCW. He is excited to help shepherd this applied learning opportunity for students and hopes to see it grow into a thriving agency in the next few years.

Fun Fact: "I bicycle, surf my kayak, and coach my teenage daughter's soccer team for fun."

Emily Foulke is a senior at UNCW completing a degree in Communication Studies with a focus on advertising. She plans on returning home to Raleigh, NC after graduation to find a career in marketing or advertising. Emily will use skills gained from her internships and experiences to help create successful campaigns for clients.

Fun Fact: "I collect sea glass because I am convinced it will bring me good luck one day."

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Tabitha Barth is a junior at UNCW. Tabitha is a Communication Studies major with concentrations in Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communication. She is also a Spanish major and Psychology minor. Tabitha is interested in working in missionary/ministry after college. She hopes to work for her mother’s non-profit organization, Teens Finding Hope Inc., as the organization’s integrated marketing communication and public relations specialist.

Fun Fact: “I prefer the beach when it is cold."

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Bobby Huckabee is a senior in UNCW’s Communication Studies department. Bobby transferred to UNCW in 2013 from Raleigh, NC and focuses on IMC and advertising. He hopes to apply his undergraduate experience to a career in advertising.

Fun Fact: “Although I live near the beach, I have an unhealthy fear of sharks. “

Daniel Nelson is a senior Communication Studies and Theatre major. He is passionate about Advertising, Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communication. He enjoys working with field and studio video and professional audio recording. Following graduation he would like to pursue a career in marketing consulting.

Fun Fact: “I am in a band."

Khalil Nelson is a senior at UNCW majoring in Communication Studies with an interest in Digital Marketing and Digital Media. Khalil also minors in Computer Information Technology. After graduation, Khalil would like for a sports organization digital media team.

Fun Fact: “I love living near the beach, even though I hardly go."

Christine Schulze is a senior from Apex, NC working towards a degree in Communication Studies and a Certificate of Professional Writing at UNCW. Her focus within the department has been in IMC and advertising. Upon graduation, Christine hopes to have a job lined up with a marketing agency or a university relations department.

Fun Fact: “I always have a song stuck in my head - whether I'm singing it out loud or not." 

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