Journalism Alumni and Friends Association

JAFA was formed in 1980 to help alumni and friends participate in school affairs. Through JAFA, alumni and friends mentor students, participate in social activities, promote the school in their communities and encourage others to support the school.

Each year, JAFA sponsors programs and events such as career mentoring, alumni receptions, student networking trips and resume workshops.

Application: 2009 Fall Break Trip to Chicago 

The school's mentoring program is a networking opportunity that matches students with alumni professionals working in the journalism and communication fields. Career mentors volunteer their time to be a resource for students and provide a valuable connection to the professional world. To become a career mentor or to search for a career mentor, sign into the school's online alumni directory.

JAFA Board

PRESIDENT:

Daniel Teachey
Corporate Communications Director
DataFlux Corporation (A SAS Company)
Cary, NC
AB ’95, Public Relations
MPA ’97, UNC

MEMBERS:

Bob Bryant
Sales and Marketing
McDevitt Sotheby's International Realty
Pinehurst, NC
AB ’86, Advertising

Liz Hamner
Account Executive
CapStrat
Raleigh, NC
AB ’03, Public Relations

Sarah Lamm
Manager of Marketing
UNC General Alumni Association
Chapel Hill, NC
AB ’99, Public Relations

Meg Merrill
Worldwide Marketing Manager
IBM Global Business Services
Charlotte, NC
AB ’79, Advertising

Peter Mitchell
President and CEO
The Woodbine Agency
Winston-Salem, NC
AB ’79, News-editorial
MBA ’81, Dartmouth

Jim Muldrow
News Editor
The Enquirer-Journal
Monroe, NC
AB ’80, News-editorial

Andrew Park
Free-lance writer
Chapel Hill, NC
MA ‘ 97

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES:

Lisa Bay Adams (California)
Vice President of Marketing and Promotions
FOX Walden
Santa Monica, CA
AB ’96, Public relations

Kimberly May (Chicago)
Senior Associate Business Manager
Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs
Glenview, IL
AB ’01, Advertising

Polly Howes (Atlanta)
Ph.D Student
University of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
AB ’77, Public Relations

David Small (Washington, D.C.)
Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Air Force
Arlington VA
AB ’97, Visual Communication