Alumni Spotlight - Rosalyn Whickum
Rosalyn implements her communication degree daily, as the Digital Media Specialist
at the YMCA of Greater Toledo. Her current role primarily focuses on the strategy for building and maintaining
the YMCA's online presence. In addition to the YMCA, Rosalyn works with the aMAYSing
Kids Broadcast Camp alongside Tisha Mays, teaching elementary students various multimedia
skills. She also makes time for contracted freelance projects such as social media
planning, and brand conceptualization.
Her UToledo communication degree undoubtedly prepared her for managing her multiple roles. “I never felt pressured to find my lane. The professors I worked closest with, always encouraged me that if I employed my skills, the options were limitless. I carry that confidence with me every day.”
What Rosalyn loves most about her role with the YMCA is that she has the opportunity to innovatively research, create and communicate the impact that her organization makes. She recently redesigned the YMCA website, making it her goal to illustrate the Y’s mission through improved web content.
Rosalyn encourages students to explore a variety of courses within the department because she believes it offers insight into the processes which take place in the work environment. “Communication professionals are storytellers, researchers, artists, and more.
A communication degree from the University of Toledo isn’t just flexible, it is dynamic!”
