Decade: 1980-89
Ellie Grossman, BJ ’86
Ellie Grossman, BJ ’86, has published “Mishegas of Motherhood. Raising Children To Leave The Nest…As Long As They Come Home For Dinner.” The book is written in the tradition of humorist Erma Bombeck with a Jewish twist. Chapters include “Everything I Need To Know I Learned From My Dog,” “Chocolate Makes Everyday Sweeter” and “Answering … Continued
John Duban, BJ ’87
John Duban, BJ ’87, is the executive vice president and global managing director for Starcom MediaVest Group in New York, N.Y.
John Duban
When John Duban got a “D” in his advertising principles and practices class, his professor told him, “Guys like you never make it in the advertising business.” Duban, BJ ’87, proved his professor’s judgments were wrong. After almost 25 years of advertising agency experience, he is now executive vice president, global managing director at Starcom … Continued
Bill Wright
How did you get started in your career? I went to school at Mizzou and wanted to get into the news-editorial sequence. My adviser, Jim Albright, steered me into the advertising sequence. He saw my writing style and thought it would be better suited to the advertising industry. I am really indebted to him for … Continued
Diana White Vowels
How did you get interested in journalism? In high school I worked on the school yearbook because I was really interested in design. What was your first job, and how did you get it? I was actually recruited on the MU campus by Gannett for an advertising sales position. I started at The Desert Sun … Continued
Lisa Gurevitch Cohen, BJ ’88
Lisa Gurevitch Cohen, BJ ’88, of Atlanta, supervising producer at CNN International, helped lead the launch of the CNN Freedom Project, a commitment to cover the issue of human trafficking. In its first six months, the television network aired more than 100 stories of modern-day slavery across five continents, using CNN’s global reach and resources … Continued
Sally Renaud Turner
What do you do? I teach print journalism at Eastern Illinois University, including History of American Journalism, inspired by Dr. Taft’s History and Principles of Journalism class. I also advise the yearbook and direct the Illinois Journalism Education Association and the Eastern Illinois High School Press Association. How did you get your job? I had … Continued
Sandi Orent Strother
What do you do? I am the executive director for the Veterinary Cancer Society, an international association comprised of veterinary oncologists, technicians, students, residents and interns. My responsibilities include planning, organizing and preparing for any association conferences around the world as well as managing our international membership. How did you get your job? I worked … Continued
Judy Anderson Stiles
What do you do? As general manager, I am responsible for coordinating and overseeing operations of the television station. My responsibilities range from managerial ones to working closely with programming, production and representing the station in the community. I also host produce and host a weekly news/interview television program, which I have been doing for … Continued
Sonja Steptoe
What is the best professional lesson you learned at the J-School? Even though I planned to work in news editorial after school, I was in the advertising/PR sequence and had to sell classifieds for the Missourian. That coursework opened my eyes to the business side of journalism and the crucial role it plays in the … Continued