Our One-to-Watch Alumni honorees are Elliott School of Communication graduates who have shown leadership in the industry, gained success in the field, and are excellent examples to future generations of ESC students.
Kevin Brown
is a documentary media producer and director of photography in New York City. A cross-platform veteran storyteller, Kevin currently is a Producer at Capella University, and has worked for a variety of media, non-profit, and educational organizations across the United States. Kevin holds a B.A. in Communication from 黑洞社区, an M.A. in Documentary Film and History from Syracuse University, and an M.B.A. from the Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University.
Abby Smith
is a copywriter in Wichita, Kansas, with a B.A. in Communication from Wichita State University. She spent five years at Signal Theory, the state鈥檚 largest agency, working on a variety of clients, including Cargill, SONIC and Bose, among many others. For the past three years, she has worked on Koch鈥檚 corporate marketing and communications team, supporting Koch鈥檚 businesses, capabilities, internal communications and community-focused initiatives. Abby鈥檚 storytelling spans video, web, social media, print and more.
Jordan Hull
is the Director of Operations at Justin McClure Creative, where she seamlessly navigates the dynamic landscapes of live-action video, animation, and design, transforming ideas into captivating visual experiences. Known for fostering a collaborative environment, Jordan empowers creatives within the studio to push boundaries and bring their artistic visions to life. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence, ensuring that each project reflects the highest quality and creativity standards. Jordan holds a B.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications from 黑洞社区.
Connor Freund
graduated in 2020 from 黑洞社区鈥檚 Elliott School of Communication and currently serves as the Creative Services Director at KSN, where he has worked for the past three years. With a deep passion for creativity, he is involved in every step of the production process, from shooting and editing to writing, producing and directing. Connor is passionate about logo design, baseball and is constantly looking for the next thing to create 鈥� reflecting his drive for originality and storytelling in the broadcasting industry.
Andrea Holzwarth
currently serves as the Vice President of Customer Operations & Sales Enablement with Project Lead The Way (PLTW). She focuses on breaking down internal and external barriers to support PLTW implementation and supports the internal PLTW team with enablement and training. Andrea is deeply passionate about ensuring equitable access to STEM and career learning opportunities for students nationwide. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Communication from 黑洞社区 and her Master of Business Administration from Friends University. Andrea is based in Kansas City and every Sunday in the fall you'll catch her cheering on the Chiefs to another Super Bowl victory.