CCPA Fellows serve by invitation and are at the center of the SMU CCPA communication. They devise and create content for SMUCCPA.com, both web pages, and blog posts, including posting all-important internship and job opportunities. Often you will see them “takeover” CCPA’s social media channels. Their diligent work brings important information and lots of fun to SMUCCPA.com. Make sure you subscribe to receive emails from CCPA so you don’t miss a single blog post.
Haley Adams
Meet one of your new fall fellows, Haley Adams!
Haley is currently a senior double-majoring in English and Public Relations and Strategic Communications. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, but she now calls Florida home, too.
Haley plans to graduate this May and is cherishing her last year at SMU. Since freshmen year, Haley has been an involved member of SMU’s Pi Beta Phi chapter, spearheading committees and holding multiple leadership positions, and she is excited to step into the role of CCPA fellow. After graduating, Haley plans to stay in Dallas and pursue work in the communications field. She has a passion for creative writing, interior design, and sports (Go Dodgers!) and hopes to incorporate these interests into her career.
“Being a CCPA Fellow is an amazing opportunity for me to join my love for writing and creative side, and I am really looking forward to what the year has in store. My older sister Kate (’20) served as a Fellow, so I feel very happy to follow in her footsteps and carry on the Adams family’s CCPA legacy!”
Welcome to the CCPA Fellows Team, Haley.
Caleb Tront
Caleb is a senior majoring in Public Relations and Strategic Communication while minoring in Sports Management. He was born and raised in Orange County, California, and transferred to SMU after his sophomore year at a local college.
Planning to graduate in December, Caleb is making the most out of his last semester at SMU. He is excited to graduate and feels blessed to be associated with a notoriety like SMU.
After graduating, Caleb hopes to pursue his passion for sports by working for an organization, team, or agency. His main goal is to do something he loves and be beneficial to his future clients. One day, he hopes to be holding a position in the front office of a professional sports organization or create his own sports marketing agency.
Caleb looks forward to the mystery and excitement that graduation holds, but for now, he is honored to be working as a CCPA Fellow.
Welcome to the CCPA Fellows Team, Caleb.
Continuing After Their Summer Fellowship
Kaylynn Kahn
While she started over the summer, Kaylynn Kahn, decided she had more to contribute.
Kaylynn is a senior majoring in Public Relations and Strategic Communication with a minor in history. She was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, before moving to Dallas to pursue her degree.
Currently, Kaylynn is enjoying her last summer break before graduating this December. During the school year, Kaylynn is involved with many philanthropic organizations.
After graduating from SMU, Kaylynn hopes to continue her education by attending grad school, and from there, she hopes to work at a public relations agency. Her goal is to one day start an agency of her own, assisting all kinds of clients in various fields.
In her free time, Kaylynn enjoys walking the Katy Trail, soaking up the sunshine by the pool with friends, or binge-watching her favorite Netflix shows.
“I am thrilled to be working as a CCPA Fellow this summer, and I am so humbled to be given this opportunity. I look forward to providing our viewers with new and exciting content.”
Welcome to the CCPA Fellows Team, Kaylynn.
Alyce Tanner
Alyce also started as a summer fellow and decided to continue with the team.
Alyce is a senior majoring in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, with a second major in Sociology – Markets and Culture. She was born in southern Louisiana and moved to Texas when she was fourteen. Alyce has worked at SMU for more than twenty-five years. She started out at the Police Department and moved to the IT Training team to help with the Y2K transition in software.
Alyce is back working for the Police Department focusing on their technology needs. After graduating, Alyce is looking forward to attending grad school here at SMU.
In her free time, she loves to spend it in the kitchen with her husband and two dogs, Loki and Ginger. Or binge-watching shows on just about every streaming service.
Welcome to the CCPA Fellows Team, Alyce.
