Summer McKesson was named the Director of Communications for the WBCA in December, 2007 after serving as the Manager of Communications for two years. Her basic duties are to manage and contribute content for all of WBCA publications, aid in much of the awards and poll processes including the writing and distribution of press releases, and assisting the Manager of Multimedia in design and layout of all print material.
McKesson comes to the WBCA after completing internships with MTV Networks and VIBE Magazine in New York City. At VIBE, she worked specifically within the editorial department contributing research and articles for all of the magazine’s departments. While working within the Off-Air Creative Department at MTV, she focused extensively with project management and creative services for all print production needs within the corporation.
McKesson earned her Bachelor of Science summa cum laude in Communication with a concentration in Print Media from Western Carolina University. She also minored in marketing. While at WCU, she was a four-year member of the women’s basketball team under Coach Beth Dunkenberger. As an honorable student-athlete, McKesson's achievements included being a four-year recipient of the Athletic Director’s Academic Award, four-year recipient of the Southern Conference Honor Roll, and nine consecutive semesters on Dean’s List, deeming her a University Scholar.
Before graduating at Western, McKesson put in many hours with the Sports Information Department, the Western Carolinian (school newspaper), and as a freelance artist. Outside the WBCA, McKesson is an active member of New Mercies Christian Church, located in Lilburn, Ga.
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