David Hanneken is an alumnus of the Diederich College of Communication and has recently returned to combine his passion of advertising and teaching to share his experience with Marquette students. I grew up in Milwaukee’s Washington Heights neighborhood, near Washington Park. Prior to coming to Marquette, I was on the…

Ed is a film and stage director, educator, and Emmy-winning producer who trained at Boston University and Marquette University. His portfolio includes a diverse collection of creative and documentary projects for broadcast television, theatre, and a wide range of industry clients. A long time contributing producer with Connecticut Public Broadcasting…

Jamario Walker, also known as Mario, is an alumnus of the Diederich College of Communication. Mario returned to work as an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor at Marquette University. I am from North side of Milwaukee, Wis. and the 2nd youngest of 6 children with a twin brother who attends UW-Milwaukee. I…

Gerry Ahern is an alumnus of the Diederich College of Communication and is joining the faculty this fall as Director of Student Media. I am a native of Andover, Mass. I graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism with a minor in History in 1987. For the previous…

Meet Erin O’Brien, a new faculty member of the Diederich College of Communication in the records office. I grew up in Hudson, Wis., a small town on the St. Croix River outside of St. Paul Minn. Following high school, I enjoyed 5 years at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where…

My name is Mariam Ali and I am a senior in the Diederich College of Communication studying advertising. My parents immigrated from Pakistan to America in 1990 and then had me. I grew up in Mequon, Wis. and went to Homestead High School. …

Laj is a native of India and a female filmmaker, domestic violence volunteer and co-founder of Didi. She is currently focused on a fellowship opportunity in Milwaukee promoting inclusivity and diversity. My name is Laj Pershad Waghray. I am originally from Hyderabad, India. I have been living in Milwaukee for…

Get to know Julianna Okosun, an ADP student originally from Copenhagen who is set to complete both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Diederich College in five short years. My name is Julianna Okosun, and I am an accelerated degree program student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism with…

Dr. Katharine Miller is a double alumna of the Diederich College of Communication and is joining the faculty this fall as an assistant professor of organizational and corporate communication. I grew up in Door County, WI. I am a proud two-time alum of Marquette and the Diederich College. I graduated…