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Ready for Anything
QU’s Communication Department Preparing Graduates for Exciting Careers
Julianne Touhy ’15
Position: Senior Meeting Planner for American Bar Association
Touhy currently runs housing and registration for the American Bar Association’s two largest nationwide events where all different types of lawyers come together. She takes care of everything that has to do with biannual events including, registration, housing, and event coordination. “I see a lot of civil justice and Supreme Court movements, and to have a little part in it and see it unfold and happen live during these events is a tremendous opportunity. I love what I do, mixing communication and political science; it’s the best of both worlds.”
Touhy says the Business Communications course with John Schleppenbach, PhD, helped prepare her for her career, and she still uses her syllabus, the book, and notes to this day. “My biggest cheerleader during my time at QU was the late Dr. John. He pushed me to go to the Washington D.C. program during my junior year. He made me find who I was,” says Touhy. “With assistance from the entire communication department, QU provided me with a great, solid foundation of people who pushed me to see the best in myself and work harder.”
