The EPICS team is available to help you with your resume, cover letter, job/internship searches, networking, and all other career-related questions. EPICS is aligned by Career Communities, which provides an opportunity for SoC undergraduate students to explore different fields that have been identified as strong areas of interest. The Career Communities include: (1) Advertising, Marketing, PR & Communication, (2) Arts, Culture &Theatre, (3) Entertainment & Media, (4) Health Professions, (5) Social Impact, Government, & Policy, and (6) Exploration.
Additionally, EPICS supports five master’s programs: Master of Arts in Sound Arts and Industries, Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media, Master of Fine Arts in Writing for the Screen and Stage, Master of Science in Communication, and Master of Science in Leadership for Creative Enterprises.
Appointments to meet with anyone on the team can be made through Handshake. See below for more details about our team.
Contact Information: 847-467-0270 | epics@northwestern.edu
Laura Myers | Director
847-467-4024 | laura-myers@northwestern.edu | LinkedIn
Oversees and manages the EPICS team. Laura also leads the development and delivery of career programs to support School of Communication students in making decisions associated with their career goals and objectives.
Sarah Cleveland | Associate Director
847-467-2933 | sarah.cleveland@northwestern.edu | LinkedIn
Supports students in the Master of Science in Communication program. Sarah also supports students in the following Career Communities:
• Advertising, Marketing, PR & Communication
• Health Professions
• Social Impact, Government, & Policy
Kimberley Cornwell | Associate Director
312-503-5052 | k-cornwell@northwestern.edu | LinkedIn
Supports students in all 6 Career Communities:
• Advertising, Marketing, PR & Communication
• Arts, Culture & Theatre
• Entertainment & Media
• Health Professions
• Social Impact, Government, & Policy
• Exploration
Mandi Glowen | Associate Director
847-467-6586 | mandi.glowen@northwestern.edu | LinkedIn
Supports students in the Master of Science in Leadership for Creative Enterprises. Mandi also supports students in the following Career Communities:
• Advertising, Marketing, PR & Communication
• Arts, Culture, & Theatre
• Entertainment & Media
• Exploration
Kate Holst Test | Assistant Director
kate.test@northwestern.edu | LinkedIn
Supports students in all 6 Career Communities:
• Advertising, Marketing, PR & Communication
• Arts, Culture & Theatre
• Entertainment & Media
• Health Professions
• Social Impact, Government, & Policy
• Exploration
Scott Adkins | Career Advisor
scott.adkins@northwestern.edu | LinkedIn
Supports students in the Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media, the Master of Fine Arts in Writing for the Screen and Stage, and Master of Science in Leadership for Creative Enterprises. Scott also supports students in the following Career Communities:
• Arts, Culture, & Theatre
• Entertainment & Media
J. Grace Weir | Career Advisor
847-467-5143 | jgrace.weir@northwestern.edu | LinkedIn
Supports students in the Master of Arts in Sound Arts and Industries and the Master of Science in Communication. Grace also supports students in the following Career Communities:
• Entertainment & Media
• Exploration
Christine Potermin | Program Coordinator
847-467-0786 | christine.potermin@northwestern.edu | LinkedIn
Supports the EPICS team and students in the School of Communication.