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Nike Jacob, M.A.
Communication Center Director, Coach, Term Faculty
Department of Communication
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Cheffy Thomas
Coach, Graduate Teaching Assistant
M.A., Professional Communication ‘25
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Ayleen Gontz
Coach, Graduate Teaching Assistant
M.A., Professional Communication ‘26
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Dr. Amy May, Ph.D.
Coach, Department Chair
Department of Communications
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Dr. Tori McDermott, Ph.D.
Coach, Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
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