Flash Communications Staff

Spring 2024 Flash Communications Team


Tanner Poe - Flash Communications
Tanner Poe, Junior Public Relations Major, Assistant Coordinator of Flash Communications

Tanner Poe is a junior public relations major from Mechanicsville, Virginia. This is her second semester at Flash Communications, and she hopes to continue to improve her writing skills while learning more about all the things Kent State University has to offer. In her free time, Tanner enjoys reading, hiking, and visiting the coffee shops in downtown Kent. After graduation, she hopes to work in the non-profit sector of public relations.


Samira Brown, Flash Communications
Samira Brown, Junior Public Relations Major

Samira Brown is a junior public relations major from Cleveland, Ohio. This is her first semester at Flash Communications, and she hopes to improve her writing and further her skills in public relations. In her free time, Samira loves reading, watching documentaries, and spending time with friends and family. After graduation, she hopes to take her public relations skills to the sports industry.


Paul Burlinghaus
Paul Burlinghaus, Sophomore Public Relations Major

Paul Burlinghaus is a sophomore public relations major from Strongsville, Ohio. This is his first semester at Flash Communications. Paul is excited to become connected to the Kent State community, improve his writing skills and learn more about public relations. In his free time, Paul loves to play Roblox, listen to music, watch Dance Moms and scroll on Twitter. After graduation, Paul plans to work in a public relations career in the entertainment industry.


Maddie Goerl, Flash Communications
Maddie Goerl, Senior Public Relations Major

Maddie Goerl is a senior public relations major from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is her first semester at Flash Communications, and she is excited to share compelling stories with the Kent State community. In addition to Flash Communications, Maddie serves as the President of PRSSA Kent. In her free time, Maddie enjoys cooking, reading and exploring local hiking spots. After graduation, she plans to work in philanthropy or healthcare communications.


Francesca Malinky
Francesca Malinky, Junior Public Relations Major

Francesca Malinky is a junior public relations major with a minor in media advocacy from Wheeling, WV. This is her first semester at Flash Communications where she hopes to improve her writing skills and gain more professional experience. When she is not doing homework or working, Francesca loves to hang out with friends and binge watch TV shows. After graduation, she hopes to take her public relations and advocacy skills into foster care advocacy.


Macy Rosen
Macy Rosen, Junior Communication Studies and Public Relations Major

Macy Rosen is a junior public relations major and journalism minor from East Palestine, Ohio. This is her first semester at Flash Communications, and she is looking forward to keeping her writing skills sharp. She hopes to build her connection to Kent State through storytelling. Aside from this, Macy is the VP of Professional Relations of PRSSA Kent and an undergraduate assistant for the Ohio Scholastic Media Association. In her free time, Macy enjoys taking care of plants, reading, going home to see her dog and doing Pilates. After graduation, Macy hopes to pursue a public relations-related career in the airline industry.


Lucas Trupo
Luke Trupo, Senior Public Relations Major

Luke Trupo is a senior public relations major with a minor in LGBTQ+ studies from Cleveland, Ohio. This is his first semester at Flash Communications. Luke is excited to improve his writing skills, meet new people, and expand his writing skills by writing about Kent State achievements. In his free time, Luke enjoys listening to music, collecting vinyls, biking and swimming. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a public relations career in the music industry.