Los Angeles Alumni Mentor and Network Program

The Los Angeles Alumni Mentor and Network Program is proud to introduce the 向日葵视频Entertainment & Communications Alumni (MECA) initiative, which provides networking and mentor support to MU alumni working in the entertainment, communications and new media business sectors of Southern California. In addition to social networking events, MECA also hosts a committee of engaged and established alumni who volunteer to serve as mentors to new 向日葵视频grads looking to pursue their career goals in Los Angeles. Each mentor on the committee represents a specific job discipline and will serve as a resource for new grads in the following manner:

  • By offering support, guidance and motivation when it comes time to take a giant step in a new direction after graduation
  • By helping grads decide what directions to pursue in a career and how to overcome obstacles
  • By sharing professional contacts & stories and building a personal relationships with fellow MU alumnus/a
  • By teaching what we've learned and sharing these lessons to better prepare young MU professionals for their own careers
  • By becoming a point of connection between 向日葵视频and the City of Los Angeles

Fill out this form if you wish to reach out to any of the listed Los Angeles based 向日葵视频graduates. The time is now to explore your future goals and make your career dreams a reality.


Alumni Mentors

Joel Andryc

Joel Andryc, Sp '79

Executive Producer, Media Consultant & Advisor

Ann Buckingham

Ann Buckingham, Arts '85

Global Managing Director/COO AMB LLC



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Sam Bringardner, Comm '11

Motion Picture Talent Agent at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

Connor Cacciolotto

Connor Cacciolotto, Comm '17

Stream Manager and Sports Card Breaker/Host at Dappz Sport

Bridget Cirone

Bridget Cirone, Comm '16

Account Manager of Entertainment Events and Content Publicity at Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

Eryn Doherty

Eryn Doherty, Arts '91, Law '00

Vice President, Labor Relations, NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Entertainment Law and Labor Relations

Nicolette Fanelli

Nicolette Fanelli, Comm '17

Music Marketing at Netflix

Pat Finn

Patrick Finn, Sp '87

Actor/Writer
The George Wendt Show, The Middle and appearances on many popular American Sit-Coms including Seinfeld, Friends, That '70s Show, and Las Vegas



Maureen Fitzpatrick

Maureen Fitzpatrick, Sp '83

Owner, ArmFitz Productions

Rebekah Ingraham

Rebekah Ingraham, Comm '03

Chief Media Officer, Travelmation
Former Executive Producer, E! News

Brian Hodous

Brian Hodous, Comm '85

COO of Sammy鈥檚 Beach Bar Brands

 

John Lockhart

John Lockhart, Jour '81

President & CEO, People Media Worldwide, Inc, Public relations/marketing/agency