Huskers on the Move: October 2025

by College of Journalism and Mass Communications

October 3, 2025

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Congratulations to our alumni who have made big strides in their careers!

Michaella Kumke ('03) was named Woman of the Year at the 11th Inspire: Celebrating Women's Leadership Awards. Congrats, Michaella!

Astrid Munn ('09) will receive the Champion of Learning 2025 Strengthening Democracy Awards from Civic Nebraska. Congrats, Astrid!

Laine (Sanburg) Skeen ('16) started a new role at FNBO on the Partner Marketing team as a project manager. Congrats, Laine!

Kathleen Esser ('22) started a new position as Brand Manager at Yeti. Congrats, Kathleen!

Trent Fechtmeister ('24) is starting a new role at BarkleyOKRP as a Client Experience Manager. Congrats, Trent!

Noah Hass ('24) started a new role as Marketing Coordinator at Alta Music Group. Congrats, Noah!

Alexandra Watson ('24) started a new position at LaForce as an Account Coordinator on the Fashion and Retail team and will be relocating to New York City. Congrats, Alexandra!

Addisyn Bickford ('25) started a new role as an Athletics Operations Graduate Assistant with the Midland University Athletic Department. Congrats, Addisyn!

Maja Tate ('25) started a new position as Multimedia Journalist at WISC-TV. Congrats, Maja!