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Cherie Britt-Wengel
Cherie earned a B.A. in journalism from
Chico State in 1996. While a student, she was PR chairperson for
the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay — generating the largest crowd in
California.
For the past six years Cherie has held various PR positions at
Hewlett-Packard, managing global PR programs to generate brand
preference. Cherie began her career at Kimpton Hotels, Ketchum,
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Marideth Post
Marideth received a B.A. in journalism
in 1991 after serving as Tehama Group Communication’s general
manger. As an alumna she’s been an advisory board member, guest
speaker, media-pitching trainer, career counselor and on-site
internship adviser. Now, Marideth is the minister of enlightenment
for The Republic of Tea, where she informs and inspires journalists
about tea. She came to The Republic of Tea from W Hotels Worldwide,
New York. Before that, she was the director of media
relations for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants,
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Cynthia Rude
Cynthia received her B.A. in journalism
and graduated with distinction in 1990. At
Chico State she was an intern with Ketchum PR and received an
IABC Merit Award. Since graduation she’s been an advisory board
member, Tehama Group client, intern supervisor and career
counselor to numerous graduates. Today, she is a managing
partner and chief operating officer of PainePR, where she leads
multiple consumer and B2B client teams and runs agency
operations. Prior to PainePR, Cynthia was employed by Hill and
Knowlton. |
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Bob Vivian
(1936–2007)
Bob held a
Syracuse University master’s degree in mass communication. He joined
the Chico State faculty in fall 1983 after working in newspapers,
magazines, radio and public relations. Bob taught courses in public
relations, news-ed and pop culture as a professional-in-residence.
He was named 1990 Outstanding Student Organization Adviser, 1993
Outstanding Academic Adviser, and students voted him one of 10
people that Chico State students were most likely to tell their
problems to.
Bob retired from the department in 1999; he died Dec.
16, 2007. |
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Stephanie Yoder
Stephanie earned a B.A. in communications from Chico State in
1990. She completed five internships, two with local
legislators. Today, she is press secretary and senior consultant
for Assemblymember Joe Canciamilla. For 15 years, she has worked
as a policy consultant for health, education and budget issues.
She launched media campaigns to assist Californians with
prescription medications, mental health services and women’s
health. She and husband, Paul, have two children, Jackson and
Thomas. |
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