Research Team 2
Senior Project
Our Team
We are a group of 6 women that are all entering the field of communication. We all have different backgrounds and brought varying ideas to the table.
Graduation Date Winter 2020
I am a Communication Studies major pursuing a career in the marketing and advertising industry. I love networking with others and hope to work for a sustainable brand or company to help promote their vision.
KENNEDY DESOTELL
Graduation Date Spring 2020
My degree is Communication Studies with a co-major in University Honors and a minor in Sport Management. For my future plans, my professional goal is to work for a major publishing company as a book editor.
MILENA KOPRIVICA
Graduation Date Spring 2020
I’m a communications major with a minor in PR, I hope to one day work for a nonprofit. I feel I am most fulfilled when I am helping others.
KHAWLA RAHMAN
Graduation Date Spring 2020
I'm currently a senior majoring in communication studies and minoring in public relations. I plan to attend law school in fall 2020 with interests in immigration, corporate, and real estate law.
NICOLE TYNDORF
Graduation Date Winter 2020
Communication studies major and psychology minor. My intentions are to join the human resources field and work towards obtaining certifications within conflict resolution and mediation practices.
KACI SWITCHULIS
Graduation Date Spring 2020
Communication studies major and public relations minor. My goal is to help nonprofit organizations communicate to their employees, donors, and the public.
Meet Our Professors
Dr. Stephanie Tong
Stephanie Tong is an associate professor in the communication studies area. Her research interests lie at the intersection of interpersonal communication and new media. Specifically, she studies how people initiate, maintain, and terminate relationships using popular social media systems.
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If you're interested in learning more about Dr. Tong's research, please visit the SMART Labs homepage.
Kelsey Mesmer
Kelsey is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Communication at Wayne State. Her research lies at the intersection of organizational communication and journalism, with a focus on resilience, feminist media, and organizing for social justice initiatives.
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Kelsey is a former RISE lab member, where she was part of a team researching the Detroit water shutoffs. You can keep up with that on-going project here: detroitwaterstories.wordpress.com