The SJMC Student Advisory Board was formed in Spring 2022 and aims to better represent student views within the school. The board is composed of 5-6 members and meets once a month to discuss challenges and successes in the School and reports these findings back to the director and faculty. The board also plans student-centered events and collaborates with other SJMC student leaders. 

2024-2025 Board Members

SAB2024
Kennedy Lein

Hello! My name is Kennedy Lein and I am the President of the SJMC Student Advisory Board! I am a fourth year studying journalism and mass communication with a minor in international studies. I am also pursuing a master's degree in strategic communication through a 4 + 1 undergrad to grad program. I chose journalism because I believe there is huge power in telling important stories! I am currently involved as a columnist for the Daily Iowan, a social media marketing intern for the school of journalism and mass communication and producer and host of the SJMC Podcast. In my free time I love to hangout with my friends, workout, and travel!

Emily Delgado

My name is Emily Delgado and I am the vice chair of the SJMC Student Advisory Board. I am the Financial Director for KRUI.FM, a student writer for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Strategic Communication Office and a Communications Intern for the Iowa City Community School District. I am a junior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and mass communication and political science. This summer, I interned at the Office of the Mayor for the City of Chicago in the policy team. Post graduation, I am planning on starting a career in strategic communications and/or government communications in Chicago!

Zoe Marckmann

Hello! My name is Zoe Marckmann and I am on the Event Planning Committee of the SJMC Student Advisory Board. I am a senior at the University of Iowa double majoring in Marketing and Journalism and Mass Communications, on the Strategic Communications track. I work for the Vaughan Institute of Risk Management, the advising for the RMI major at the Tippie College of Business, as the Marketing Director. I chose Marketing and Journalism and Mass Communications because I have a passion for photography, videography, and creating content for social media/businesses. Post graduation, I hope to get a job in social media marketing somewhere in Iowa, Illinois, or Colorado. 

Lilly Stence

Hey there! My name is Lilly and I am serving as the Secretary on the SJMC Student Advisory Board. I am a current third year student studying Journalism and Mass Communication, and I am also working towards a certificate in Sustainability. This past summer (2023) I worked as a camp counselor, as well as worked on the social media team for a summer camp in the British Virgin Islands. I am also currently serving as the Vice President of Communications for the Panhellenic Council here at Iowa. Alongside that, I recently joined Zealous Magazine as a Lead Photographer and I am so excited! Outside of school, I love traveling, reading, film photography, live music, and going on long walks and runs.

Grace Escritt

Hi all! My name is Grace Escritt, and I am on the SJMC Student Advisory Board’s Event Committee. I am a second-year student double-majoring in journalism and mass communication as well as political science. The reason I chose journalism is because it gave me a sense of purpose regarding my love for storytelling: I can use it to uphold democracy and properly represent the voices of the general public. Aside from my studies, I work as an Office Support Assistant in the Adler Student Center. I am also a Student as Partner Consultant for the Center for Teaching, and I currently serve as an editor for the Foundationalist literary magazine. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, attending theater shows and traveling.

Carissa Stockel

Hey there! My name is Carissa Stockel, and I am a member of the SJMC Student Advisory Board. I am a second-year Journalism and Mass Communication major on the reporting and writing track, with a minor in English. Along with SAB, I am also part of Zealous Magazine's social media committee. Outside of school, I use my free time to go on long, leisurely walks, watch movies (lots of them), and try new foods!

Sofia Korasick

Hello! My name is Sofia Korasick and I am a first-year majoring in Journalism and Psychology! I am the social media coordinator for the Degowin Blood Club, I volunteer weekly at the Salvation Army, and I’m also a part of Rotoract Club! I love spending time with family, going out for sushi with my friends, reading cheesy romance novels, and working out while listening to some 2000s pop! I’m excited to work with students in SJMC and continuing our SAB mission of advocacy and advisory!

Liz Schultz

Liz Schultz is a third-year transfer student from Kirkwood community college studying journalism and mass communication with a minor in communication studies. At Iowa, she is a reporter for the Daily Iowan TV, a part of the Adler Agency, and the SJMC Student Advisory Board. After graduation, she would like to work as a multimedia journalist at a news station in Iowa, or a communications focused job. 

2023-2024 Board Members

  • Sabine Martin, chair
  • Kennedy Lein
  • Emily Delgado
  • Zoe Marckmann
  • James McCurtis
  • Lilly Stence
  • Grace Escritt

2022-2023 Board Members

  • Gretchen Lenth, Chair
  • Sabine Martin
  • James McCurtis
  • Lally Morales
  • Lilly Stence

Feedback?

Do you have feedback about SJMC that you would like to share with the Student Advisory Board? If so, fill out the anonymous feedback form. You can also leave your contact information if you would like a board member to reach out.