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KJM Yearbook

Behind the Scenes Bios

A Johns Hopkins graduate, Kara started KJMdigital to connect artists to businesses and businesses to their local communities.  

 

Originally from Chicago Western Suburbs, Kara's willingness to be bold began when she attended the University of Georgia to continue her training in Shotokan Karate. As a two - time national champ and Junior Olympian, Kara earned her B.A. in English and her M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction. Recently she completed her MA in digital communications through Johns Hopkins University.

 

Kara channels her laser-sharp focus, discipline and quirky style into developing cutting-edge branding strategies for her clients.

Kara Maddox

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Sherry graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she played flute with the United States Air Force Bands Program back in 1998.

 

As Director of Digital and Media Relations, Sherry supported the Air Force Band mission to connect, strengthen, and inspire listeners through music. Two deployments and over one thousand state - side performances later, Sherry crafts cutting edge blogging strategies. 

 

Sherry completed her Masters in Communications at Johns Hopkins in May, 2018. She now works for IBM Austin Campus as Director of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Sherry Wynn

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Born in Atlanta and raised in northern Georgia, Hannah completed her BA in Corporate Communications from Baylor University. In August 2018, she earned her MA in Public Relations Communications through Johns Hopkins University.

 

Hannah lives in Drammen, Norway, which gives her unique, global perspective of cross - cultural communication strategy. Hannah’s specialties include social media marketing and digital branding.

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Hannah Jackson

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Aaron specializes in audio and video production - TV commercials & radio advertisements.

A 10 - year Veteran of the United States Air Force, Aaron completed a 3 - year assignment in Tokyo, Japan where he represented the Air Force to foreign civic leaders throughout Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea.

Aaron earned his MA in Digital Communications - Public & Media Relations from Johns Hopkins University in 2017. He serves as the Communications & Engagement Manager for eXtension Foundation.

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Aaron Weibe

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Courtney is a recent graduate of the University of Missouri where she studied Strategic Communications. She recently studied abroad in Brussels, Belgium which sparked her interest in communication strategy. After a post-grad internship in Kansas City, Courtney accepted a position at Omnicom Media Group (OMG) in Chicago where she assists in communication strategy. Courtney still debates going into Communication Law. 

Courtney Catris

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Braden Kobeski graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in the spring of 2020 majoring in Strategic Communications and minoring in business. His passions range from creating comedic social media content, graphic design, data analytics, personal finance, and learning about upcoming technologies like artificial intelligence. 

 

In the coming years, Braden aspires to work on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, SNL, and The Blue Man Group.

Braden Kobeski

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Erica Overfelt graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in the spring of 2020 majoring in Science & Agricultural Journalism. Her passions center around science and exploration -- turning complex scientific topics into easy-to-read stories. 

 

In the future, you can (hopefully) catch Erica working for a government agency aiding in their strategic communications while serving the public.

Erica Overfelt

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