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Whether you need assistance with speech outlines, thesis development, communication anxiety, visual aids, interview prep, or nonverbal skills, our expert coaches are here to support you.

Nike Jacob, M.A.
Communication Center Director, Coach, Term Faculty
Department of Communication
(she/her/hers)

Cheffy Thomas
Coach, Graduate Teaching Assistant
M.A., Professional Communication ‘25
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Ayleen Gontz
Coach, Graduate Teaching Assistant
M.A., Professional Communication ‘26
(she/her/hers)


Dr. Amy May, Ph.D.
Coach, Department Chair
Department of Communications
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Dr. Tori McDermott, Ph.D.
Coach, Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
(she/her/hers)
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