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Dean’s Student Advisory Board
Dean’s Student Advisory Board
The dean convenes the student advisory board two times every semester to gather student feedback and input on issues important to the School of Communications. The board comprises students from all class years and majors, and their work helps the dean make student-centered decisions. You can learn more about the group via the bios below.
Coral Clark '25
Coral Clark is double majoring in Public Health and Strategic Communications. With a passion for health communications, she conducts Lumen research to increase visibility for the disabled birthing population and addresses maternal health disparities. On campus, she serves as the editor-in-chief of Phi Psi Cli yearbook, president of The Women’s Network-Elon and community director for Honors Fellows.
Sarah Dawkins '25
Sarah Dawkins is double majoring in Sport Management and Economics. With a keen interest in the sports industry, Sarah aims to build a career in sport business operations following her graduation. On campus, she is involved in many student organizations, most notably serving as the president of the Elon Irish Dance Team. Additionally, she is an active participant in Elon’s undergraduate research program, where she studies the perceived economic and social impacts of sport facilities and events on their host communities.
Ahron Frankel '26
Ahron Frankel is a Strategic Communications major with a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. He has a strong passion for music and hopes to pursue a career in music business and promotion. Ahron is currently the general manager of WSOE 89.3 FM, a multifaith intern at the Truitt Center for Religious Life, and an active member of Students for Peace and Justice.
Claire Gormley '25
Claire Gormley is double majoring in Strategic Communications and Media Analytics with a minor in Political Science. Post-graduation, Claire hopes to pursue a career in political communications. She is the brand engagement chair for the Student Union Board, where she manages its various social media. She is also a member of Phi Beta Phi.
Ashley Josey '25
Ashley Josey is a Communications Fellow with a passion for purpose-driven design. She fuses creativity with collaboration a University Innovation Fellow, Truitt Center intern and registered yoga instructor with the Elon Yoga Club. From New Zealand to Costa Rica, she’s developed her love for intercultural communications in a variety of community-based experiences along her journey as a visual storyteller. She takes every day as a new opportunity to co-create a better future through intentional action.
Donelle Leak '25
Donelle Leak is a Strategic Communications major with minors in Psychology and Human Resource Management. She is an account executive at Live Oak Communications. Through internships and Elon experiences, she has experience in public relations, internal communications and social media management. She is completing a communications-focused honors thesis on the impacts of the lack of diverse representation in influencer marketing.
Morgan Minoff '26
Morgan Minoff is a Communications Fellow majoring in Strategic Communications with minors in Business Administration and Sport Management. On campus, Morgan serves as the representative for the School of Communications in the Student Government Association. She also holds an on-campus job at Elon’s Technology Service Desk.
Lilly Molina '27
Lilly Molina is an Odyssey Scholar and Communications Fellow. She is a double major in Journalism and Media Analytics and a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. She is a student reporter for Elon News Network and teaches conversation classes at El Centro. In her free time, Lilly likes to work out, DJ and thrift.
Caleb Orcutt '25
Caleb Orcutt is majoring in Cinema and Television Arts. He has been a member of management for Elon Student Television since his sophomore year and works in a leadership and mentor role. He now works as a student adviser for the School of Communications and has experience in screenwriting and creative writing.
Emanuel Peralta '25
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Zoe Pighet '27
Zoe Pighet is a Cinema and Television Arts major. She is an active member of the Cinelon film club and a photographer for the Phoenix Fashion Magazine.
Denise Simmons '25
Denise Simmons is pursuing her B.A in Communication Design and her M.A. in Interactive Media. She is an Odyssey Scholar and a first-generation student. Denise has a strong passion for design and technology, and works as a student developer and UX designer for Elon Enterprise Solutions.
Bernardo Vargas Lopez '26
Bernardo Vargas Lopez, hailing from Mexico City, is currently pursuing a major in Sport Management coupled with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Bernardo actively contributes to the campus community through his role as a Maker Hub specialist at the Center for Design Thinking. His involvement in this innovative space reflects his dedication to combining his passion for sports, entrepreneurial spirit and love for creative problem-solving.
2023-24 Student Advisory Board
- Becca Chase
- Coral Clark
- Sarah Dawkins
- Claire Gormley
- Ashley Josey
- Donelle Leak
- Morgan Minoff
- Britt Mobley
- Lilly Molina
- Caleb Orcutt
- Emanuel Peralta
- Zoe Pighet
- Denise Simmons
- Anna Topfl
- Bernardo Vargas Lopez
- Naomi Washington
- Liza Yannone