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 Haley Adams! Haley has continued with the Fellows since the fall semester.
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.
Sofia Antico
Meet one of your new spring fellows, Sofia Antico!
Sofia is a senior majoring in Public Relations and Strategic Communication and minoring in Political Science. She is also the President of the Public Relations Student Society of America at SMU. She was born and raised in Northern New Jersey but now lives in Delray Beach, Florida.
Sofia is also planning to graduate in May and enjoying her last semester on the Hilltop. She has been an active member of SMU’s Tri Delta chapter, participating in and leading committees, as well as leading small groups mentoring younger members. Sofia spent last Fall semester studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain where she had the opportunity to explore more than fifteen countries in sixteen weeks. After graduating Sofia plans to continue traveling, and move to Southern California to pursue communications in the Entertainment industry. She is passionate about music, sports, and surfing, and hopes to be able to work in any one of those fields.
“I am very grateful to spend my last semester at SMU with this team of CCPA Fellows. It is a great opportunity for me to give back to the CCPA department, which has given me so much these past four years.”
Welcome to the CCPA Fellows Team, Sofia.
Kate Marquardt
Meet one of your new spring fellows, Kate Marquardt!
Kate is a junior double-majoring in Public Relations and Strategic Communication as well as Corporate Communications and Public Affairs on the Nonprofit and Arts Leadership track. She was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and has loved being in Dallas for her college years.
Kate is embracing her junior year and is very excited to be a CCPA Fellow this spring. She has been an active member of SMU’s Tri Delta chapter since her freshman year, serving her chapter in multiple leadership positions. Last summer, Kate studied abroad in London with CCPA, where she had the opportunity to explore the exciting city and broaden her understanding of public relations in a global context. Kate is passionate about serving others and giving back to her community. She also loves going to yoga classes, walking on the Katy Trail, and trying new restaurants in Dallas. In the future, Kate intends to pursue a career in public relations and hopes to incorporate her love for philanthropy in her work. For now, she is cherishing her time in CCPA at SMU and is looking forward to what is to come.
“I am very excited to be a CCPA Fellow this semester and grow in my writing and digital communication skills! I can’t wait to see what this year holds.”
Welcome to the CCPA Fellows Team, Kate.
Alyce Tanner
Alyce has been a fellow since the summer of 2022.
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.
