Panther Communication
Your Story is the Key, We Open the Door.
About Us
Panther Communication is Eastern Illinois University’s student-run PR agency, powered by a team of creative, strategic, and driven students. We specialize in public relations, social media management, branding, research, and content creation, helping businesses and organizations craft compelling stories that make an impact.
Consulting
Media Relations
Graphic Design
Social Media Management
Branding
Research
Content Creation
Strategy Development
Copywriting
Event Planning
Our Services
Our Team
Jessica Roell | Director
Outside of Panther Communication, Jessie is a member of PRSSA and a student ambassador for the School of Communication and Journalism. She also performs in multiple musical ensembles at EIU. After graduation, she hopes to incorporate her passion for music and theatre by doing PR in the arts industry.
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Abby Smith | Social Media Manager
Abby is the Secretary for EIU’s PRSSA Chapter. Outside of class, you can find Abby hanging out with friends, going for a drive, and watching her favorite TV shows. A fun fact about her is she has two pet guinea pigs! After college, Abby hopes to work as a PR practitioner for a theater.
Anna Kochigina | Faculty Advisor
Assistant Professor of Public Relations with expertise in strategic planning, content creation, and problem-solving. Anna has over seven years of experience across various communication roles, including project manager at a public relations agency, strategic communication researcher, media relations practitioner, and journalist.
Bryce Parker | Communication Strategist
Apart from Panther Communication, Bryce is the design editor and multimedia editor for the Daily Eastern News. In the future, he hopes to work in athletic communication for a university. His main industry interests are digital marketing, brand messaging, and storytelling.
Interested in joining our team?
We are recruiting enthusiastic students from all majors and experience levels who are interested in building their skills and getting hands on experience in the field of public relations. Check our open positions to learn more about how you can join our team!
Clients and Projects
EIU Denim Day Campaign
Members from Panther Communication partnered with the EIU Department of Art and Design for the Denim Day Fashion Show in 2024, an international cause that raises awareness for sexual assault victims. Our team organized photoshoots with models, planned promotional events, designed publicity materials, and ran the social media campaign, spreading the campaign's message of advocacy and support to over 20,000 people digitally and selling out the fashion show venue with 300 attendees.
Doudna Fine Arts Center
Panther Communication has partnered with the Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University to promote the fine arts center’s events to students. After evaluating Doudna's current communication practices, conducting a survey, and holding exit interviews with student attendees at various events, we created the #MeetMeInDoudna campaign to increase student interest by presenting Doudna as a place for students to gather and have fun together.
We have also helped reach students by suggesting and creating content for the Doudna Fine Arts Center social media pages, including graphics, behind the scenes content, and posts featuring different parts of the fine arts building.
Interested in working with us?
Email Panthercom@eiu.edu or fill out our contact form.
Advisory Board
Alexis Johnson
Community Engagement Specialist at Central Illinois Foodbank
Olivia Lane
Founder of Thrive With Lane Media and Marketing Manager at Innovative Staff Solutions
Sierra Cameron
Marketing Coordinator at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®
Katherine Wellen
Customer Service Assistant at Shane Co.
Camryn
Word-Chapple
Director of First Impressions & Social Media Coordinator at Keller Williams Preferred Realty
