Elevate your career with IABC Chicago and DePaul’s College of Communication!

IABC Chicago and DePaul University College of Communication are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive Alumni Panel and Networking Event. This is your chance to connect with rising communication leaders, gain invaluable insights, and expand your professional network in a vibrant and engaging community.

Why Should You Attend? 

• Inspiring Panel Discussion: Hear from successful graduate alumni who have made significant strides in their careers. Learn about their journeys, challenges, and triumphs
• Networking Opportunities: Meet and mingle with fellow professionals, alumni, and students. Build relationships that could lead to your next big opportunity
•  Career Growth: Discover new trends, tips, and strategies to advance your career in communications

This event will take place in the North Café on the 11th floor of the DePaul Center (1 E. Jackson Blvd.) on the Loop campus.

Advance registration is required to attend—keep scrolling to register now!
 

Program Overview
Panelists will share their experiences participating in DePaul’s Corporate Partner Cohort (CPC) MA in Professional Communication (PROCMN) program and how it has positively impacted their careers. Attendees will have an opportunity to network with other communication professionals as well as our panelists and professors while enjoying complimentary appetizers and beverages.

Agenda

4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Check-in and networking

5:00 - 5:05 p.m. Opening remarks from IABC Chicago

5:05 - 5:10 p.m. Welcome remarks and DePaul MA PROCMN overview by Andre Lewis and/or Professor Matt Ragas, College of Communication

5:10 - 5:45 p.m. DePaul alumni panel discussion / Q + A

• Panelists: 
  • Arek Gazda, MA, SCMP, director, internal communications, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 
  • Christina Witczak, MA, employee communications manager, CME Group 
  • Anita Malone, MA, CAPM, manager, client operations, Spark Foundry 
• Moderator: Matt Ragas, Ph.D., professor, DePaul University, College of Communication 

5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Panel discussion adjourns / networking resumes
 

Fall 2025 MA Professional Communication Cohort Overview

• Cohort 5 begins the week of September 10 (kick-off with virtual residency Sept. 4-6) 
• 25% tuition discount for IABC Chicago members ($9,637 savings) + employer's tuition reimbursement for additional savings 
• 12-month accelerated graduation timeline
• Online courses – largely asynchronous delivery
• Network with senior communication professionals across industries
• Work on real-world projects
• Award-winning faculty mentors

Learn more about the MA in Professional Communication.