Benefits of our Student Mentorships
Students in the MA in Strategic Communication program will be required to participate in a Mentorship. Our mentors are alumni who have graduated from the master level communication programs at Regis. Students are strategically paired with a mentor based on the student’s professional interest with a mentor’s current work and industry focus. The goal of the mentorship is to help students:
- Build networks and industry connections
- Gain insight on their industry of interest
- Receive academic and professional support through authentic relationships
To summarize their experience, students will write a reflection paper about their mentorship during their capstone course.
Meet Some of our Industry-Leading Mentors
Tara Holt
MS in Organizational Communication, 2016
Employer: Granicus
Role: Senior Manager, Product Marketing
Industry: Public Sector/Software
“My Regis graduate communication degree gave me a great foundation in marketing, helped me hone my communications skills, and gave me the confidence to jump forward in my career.”
Jennifer Thomas
MA in Strategic Communication, 2020
Employer: New Hampshire Audubon
Role: Membership and Development Coordinator
Industry: Non-profit Fundraising and Communication
“My Regis graduate degree helps me every day! I feel empowered to make educated decisions. I think scenarios through, and trouble-shoot as needed. I also feel better prepared to take on leadership roles, including leading planning meetings for events and working with volunteers.”
Kate Murphy
MS in Organizational Communication, 2020
Employer: MFS Investment Management
Role: AVP, Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications
Industry: Asset Management
“In corporate communications, we have the unique position to help plan, message and deliver various initiatives throughout the firm. This degree has expanded my capabilities in many ways - from strategic communication planning to storytelling and crisis communication.”
Robert Nelson
MS in Organizational Communication, 2017
Employer: Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Role: Director of Student Experience and Communications
Industry: Higher Education/Non-profit
“I was able to develop the knowledge needed to operate with companies and their social corporate responsibility. Now, I decided to become a mentor to have the opportunity to give back.”
Michaela Tosone
MA in Strategic Communication, 2021
Employer: The Kraft Group
Industry: Management and Operations
"I became a mentor to help future master’s degree candidates through the same struggles I either witnessed or experienced myself."
