Recommendations

I am honored to have received letters of recommendation from respected educators and professionals who have played an important role in my academic and professional development. Their feedback reflects my commitment to academic excellence, critical thinking, leadership, professionalism, and lifelong learning.

The following recommendations highlight my contributions as a student, my dedication to personal and professional growth, and my passion for communications, marketing, and public relations.

Aaron Quanbeck

• Position: Professor, School of Communication and Journalism, Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Courses Taught: COMM 101: Introduction to Mass Media and COMM 400: Mass Media Ethics and Issues
• Recognition: Known for his expertise in media ethics, communication studies, and mentorship of non-traditional students
• Student Feedback: Recognized for encouraging critical analysis and fostering intellectual curiosity in class discussions
• Letters of Recommendation:
  • Click here to view the Internship letter from Professor Quanbeck
  • Click here to view the Scholarship letter from Professor Quanbeck

Lynn Smaagaard

• Position: Marketing Professor at Century College​
• Recognition: Recipient of the 2025 Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Teaching ​Public Colleges and Universities
• Student Feedback: Praised for her engaging teaching style and commitment to student success.
• Letter of Recommendation: Click here to view the letter from Lynn Smaagaard

Kavi Turnbull

• Position: Professor in Business Marketing at Century College
• Role: Faculty member in the Business Department, specializing in marketing courses
• Business: Founder and CEO of Don Kavi Agency, a marketing firm that provides strategic branding and digital marketing solutions
• Student Feedback: Known for his engaging teaching style, real-world insights, and commitment to student growth and success
• Letter of Recommendation: Click here to view the letter from Kavi Turnball

These recommendations reflect my dedication to excellence in the Digital Media Management program, with a focus on Advertising and Public Relations.

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”
– Albert Einstein