Meet the Alumni

Finding ways to help alumni

We feel it is important for alumni to stay connected after graduation. This page is available as a resource for you to share your stories, build your network, and get involved in the WWU Marketing Program.

Are you a marketing alumni in need of guidance on how to build your network?
Have you tried connecting with other alumni and current students on LinkedIn, but need references?

Ways to Connect

Alumni connections are a vital part of helping students and graduates find their way in an increasingly complex world. We hope to foster these connections by offering opportunities for alumni to visit during club meetings, serve as judges for our annual case competition, and build your personal brand. To get connected now, check out the list of options below!

Be Featured on Marketing by the minute

Marketing By The Minute

Be featured on Thursday Tips

Speak at the Student Marketing Association meetings

Reach Out

Western Alumni events

View Calendar

Be a Speaker in Digital Marketing

Reach Out

WWU Marketing Program Website

View Website

help fund marketing students

Donate to the marketing program

Contact The sma vice president

Boost your platform

Career Advice

After graduation, I was ready to have my pick of the litter when it came to an entry level marketing position. I quickly realized how difficult it was not only to find the right job, but also to send a resume without any connections to the company.

Claudia Webster, Graduated 2022

"I decided to work with a temp staffing agency so I could have the opportunity to try out different roles and experience different companies and industries. I was lucky to find the right fit in my first contract position and my employer at the time offered me a full-time position after the contract was up"

Kathleen Esses, Graduated 2013

"One issue I had was once I actually got my first job: moving away from friends and starting a career is fairly lonely"

Makenna Schumacher, Graduated 2019

"It depends what you are balancing in life, but working hard during the week and making sure you are disconnecting at times , to give you and your brain a relief "

Bob Brennecke

"I would say I struggled a lot with imposter syndrome. If you just show up to work every day, you will learn what/ how to do your job".

Jesse Kowals-Rose, Graduated 2022

"To work through it, you just need to care about what you are doing and bring the right attitude every day, consistency is crucial to the growth. If you care about what you are doing and work hard at it, you will get the knowledge and experience you need to start feeling more comfortable in your role and that feeling of imposter syndrome will subside."

Chris Rue, Graduated 2012