Find out by learning about our successful MAPW alumni and students. Since 1995, successful MAPW alumni have been working in wide array of career fields. With more recent classes added in screenwriting, social media, and web content, our alumni are advancing in the new demand fields, as well.
ALUMNI CREDIT MAPW FOR JOB SUCCESSES
Spring 2019 graduate Diana Prokopiev is starting as a Digital Communications Content Writer and Editor at In Touch Ministries. The metro-Atlanta based church produces electronic and print media that reaches more than 1.5 million households worldwide. “I can confidently say if I had not completed the MAPW program, I probably would not have received this position,” Diana said. Diana began her MAPW studies as an Accelerated Bachelor to Masters student. The program allows KSU undergraduates to obtain graduate course credits. As an MAPW student, she worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and travelled to make presentations at the Southeastern Writing Center Association conference. “I convey a giant ‘Thank you’ to all of the orchestrated efforts of the MAPW program faculty that allowed me to succeed in the program and find employment afterward,” Diana said.
Melva Robertson
Melva Robertson, a 2005 graduate of the MAPW, announced that she has been promoted to Director of Communications for the Laney Graduate School at Emory University. In this capacity she serves as chief communications officer on the senior leadership team and directs all internal and external communications. “My favorite aspect of my new role, which directly correlates to my capstone at KSU,” Melva said, “is that I am the principal writer for speeches, addresses, talking points and other executive communications for the Laney Graduate School dean. I am totally confident in this position due to the amazing preparation that I received from the MAPW. Thanks to MAPW and all that you do!” Melva also runs her own company, The Write Media Group.
My favorite aspect of my new role, which directly correlates to my capstone at KSU,
is that I am the principal writer for speeches, addresses, talking points and other
executive communications for the Laney Graduate School dean. I am totally confident
in this position due to the amazing preparation that I received from the MAPW. Thanks
to MAPW and all that you do!
Melva Robertson
KSU Alumni
In Their Own Words: Professional Writing Alumni Testimonials
I can’t begin to tell you how much this experience has meant to me. I am thrilled that I took the leap of faith and applied. Thank you, thank you, thank you… to all the wonderful faculty and staff in this program! I cherish you
KSU Alumni
Fall 2014
My time here at KSU has been an extraordinary experience. This program has not only helped me develop the skills I sought to strengthen but has also taught me to have a greater appreciation for the genres, applications and analyses of writing that I’ve never previously considered or simply looked past
KSU Alumni
Summer 2012
I gained more knowledge about writing than I expected. Not only did I improve basic
skills like grammar and mechanics, but I also learned the history of writing, creative
ways to structure my writing, and the importance of sharing my story. As with anything
else I do, I got from the program what I put into it, and I put a lot into the program.
Communications and Vendor Relations - Elevanta, Kennesaw Ga.
Director of Communications – Laney Graduate School, Emory University
Corporate Consultant
Esyntial Elements Consulting Inc.
Management
Account Executive and Business Development Executive - Infinity Promotions Group
Business Development/Communications Leaders - Brown Public Relations
Director of New Titles - Golson Media (2014)
Director of Client Services - Relish Marketing
Project manager – ProEdit
Marketing
Senior Marketing Manager – Transwester
Director - Housesmart Home Inspection
Director - LEXIS Publishing
Director - C360
Marketing Communications Manager – AVOXI
Content Marketing - Emcien
Marketing Team - Eastdil Secured
Media Relations
Director of Media Relations and Editorial Services - Kennesaw State University
Associate Director – Emory University
Specialist - SnowGrow PR
Public Affairs
Manager - GTE Service Corporation
Public Relations
Specialist - College of the Arts - Kennesaw State University
Social Media
Manager – Wikot
Manager - Williams Collision Repair
Marketer - 247 Media Connections
Coordinator - Spelman College
Associate - Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.
Specialist - Lunex
Nonprofits, the Arts and Public Service
Nonprofits, Development, Fund Raising, the Arts
Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations - Georgia Gwinnett College
Director of Alumni Development - Armstrong-Atlantic State University
Director of Advancement Services - Columbus State University
Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations - Georgia Gwinnett College
Development Manager - Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Grant and Proposal Writer - Sustainable Journalism, Kennesaw State University
Proposal Writer - Phacil, Inc.
Grant Writer - MUST Ministries
Director of Mission Communications - Arthritis Foundation
Administrative Marketing & Communications Coordinator - Arthritis Foundation
Adult Education Project Coordinator - Girl Scout Council of Northwest GA
Georgia Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists President
Digital Media Manager & Communications Specialist - First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
Public Service
County Planning Commissioner - Claiborne County, Tennessee
Deputy Director, then Director - Georgia State Senate Press Office
Public Relations Professional - Georgia Governor’s Office of Student Achievement
Professional Writing Alumni and Students - Share Your Good News
Master of Arts in Professional Writing alumni are encouraged to share news about their creative and career successes with the Professional Writing program. With your permission, your news may also be shared with the University’s media relations staff and on the social media for the program, department, college or university. Send your news to Tony Grooms attgrooms@kennesaw.edu.
