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We are a student-run, all-purpose communication agency at Bellarmine University. At NEXU, we are working with clients and producing real-world results.
From creating a brand to sharing it with the world,
NEXU can help every step of the way.
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Connect. Collaborate. Create.
NEXU TEAM
Kash Albarado
Kash Albarado is a senior majoring in sports administration with a minor in marketing communication and Esports management. He is the captain of the Bellarmine men's golf team. He recently completed an internship as a general sales manager and finance manager shadow at Neil Huffman Acura in Louisville and gained valuable experience in management and daily business operations. He looks forward to working with clients and enhancing his marketing and communication skills.
Jansen Story
Jansen Story is a senior at Bellarmine University studying design, arts and technology and communication with a minor in fine art. She is a member on Bellarmine’s track and field team and serves as vice president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Jansen has built her portfolio as a graphic design intern for Pairs Group LLC and through working with small businesses in Louisville and Southern Indiana. With an art background, Jansen has an eye for design and enjoys bringing ideas to life using platforms within the Adobe Creative Suite. Jansen plans to pursue a career in digital marketing and graphic design and is looking forward to the opportunity to gain experience and further develop her portfolio.
Avery Grunder
Avery Grunder is a senior communication major, minoring in marketing communication. She is concurrently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree. She works as a marketing intern for Bellarmine Dining, creating content for social media, updating messaging services, and designing various promotional materials. Avery is interested in public relations, written content, and strategic media planning. She plans to pursue a career in public relations and is excited to further develop her skillset while working with real-world NEXU clients.
Mia Brown
Mia Brown is a senior communication major with minors in marketing and music at Bellarmine University. She is passionate about design, creative marketing and leadership. She specializes in Canva design and has experience creating marketing materials within the program. Mia recently completed a marketing and communications internship at Chick-fil-A Glenmary, where she planned and executed events and worked on promoting the store to its community and beyond. She hopes to use her time at NEXU to broaden her experience and build her digital portfolio while working with real-world clients.
Madison Bledsoe
Madison Bledsoe is a senior communication major with minors in marketing communication, film studies and digital media. She is vice president of Bellarmine University Gaming Club, and this has helped her grow her leadership skills. During her time at Bellarmine, she has developed a deeper understanding of the Adobe products, and she has experience with both Canva and Adobe. She loves to be creative and let her colors fly.
Sophia Schindler
Sophia Schindler is a senior double majoring in design, arts, technology and communication with a minor in TV news and sports broadcasting. She is also an early entry graduate student pursuing her MBA with a focus in marketing and organizational dynamics. She works for Bellarmine University’s ESPN+ broadcast as a camera and replay operator. This semester, she is interning with the Kentucky Psychological Foundation as a communication intern. On campus, she serves as the vice president of TEDxBellarmineU, an independently organized TED event, where she assists in event planning, video production, and editing.
Lawren Britenstein
Lawren Breitenstein is a junior at Bellarmine University, majoring in business administration and minoring in arts administration and marketing communication. She has completed two internships in the music industry, where she assisted with artist management, marketing, and business development. On campus, she is involved as president of Phi Mu and vice president of the Pre-law Society. She looks forward to developing her client relationship skills to utilize in her future career as an attorney.
Zac Hutslar
Zac Hutslar is a senior majoring in sports administration with a minor in marketing communication. He is a part of the Bellarmine track and field team where he serves as a captain, which allows him to sharpen his leadership and communication skills. He interns with the Bellarmine Athletic Department in gameday operations; in this role, he has gained valuable skills in problem solving and time management. He is eager to use the skills he learns in NEXU and apply them in his future career.
Rylie Kayrouz
Rylie Kayrouz is a junior pursuing her bachelor's degree in arts administration with a minor in marketing communication. She has experience in marketing for a small business in Louisville, and she is an artist relations intern at Manic Kat Records where she collaborates with business development and marketing teams and evaluates results of public media and relations efforts for artists. She is an aspiring advertising and PR professional with a passion for sustainability within the music industry. She looks forward to expanding her skills and real-world experience through NEXU Agency.
Layla Osborn
With a passion for design and communication, Layla Osborn studies both subjects as a double major. Outside of her studies, Layla serves as president for TEDxBellarmineU and vice president of public relations and marketing for the Student Government Association (SGA). In these roles, Layla has developed skills in social media management, leadership and event planning. She has a strong interest in video production, advertising, digital media and community collaboration.
Jennifer Zachman
Jennifer Zachman is a junior majoring in sports administration and double minoring in marketing communication and communication. She is a Resident Assistant for on-campus housing and is a gameday operations intern for Bellarmine Athletics. By completing an internship with Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, she gained skills in customer service and time management. She is confident in planning events, creating promotional signage, outreach, and community engagement. She plans to work in professional sports after her studies in fan and community engagement. She is excited to learn and grow working with clients through NEXU.
Taylor Martin
Taylor Martin is a junior majoring in psychology with a concentration in human resources and a minor in marketing communication. She is looking to start a career in human resources, where she hopes to integrate unique marketing strategies to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement. She is excited to apply her knowledge and skills from NEXU to real-world environments.
Maria Marquez
Maria Marquez is a junior majoring in communication with a minor in marketing communication. She specializes in video, photography, design, experiences in public relations, and social media management. She enjoys learning about social media trends and predictions to create advertisements that engage a consumer-based audience. She is excited to be part of the NEXU team and will use her skills to ensure client satisfaction.
Sloan Congdon
Sloan Congdon is a senior majoring in communication with a minor in marketing communication. She works as a marketing intern for the Jefferson County Public Schools athletic department. She focuses on social media marketing and visual design using Canva. She also has experience in event coordination through various JCPS school events. Sloan looks forward to applying her skills to support NEXU clients while continuing to build her professional portfolio.
Katherine Grayson
Katherine Grayson is a communication major with a minor in marketing. She is currently working in the rental car business at Enterprise and will work there post-graduation. Using her position at Enterprise and manger positions at other jobs, she has developed strong leadership skills, as well as teamwork and customer service skills. She has experience in Microsoft Office and completed two client-based projects with the Louisville Orchestra and Louisville Collision Center in her previous work experiences. Working with NEXU will help her further her abilities and strengthen her confidence as she grows professionally.
Stacie Shain
NEXU Advisor​
Bellarmine faculty member and NEXU adviser Stacie Shain is an award-winning communication professional with more than 20 years experience in public relations, corporate communication, advertising and journalism. Before she returned to teaching full time, Stacie was most recently the advertising and public affairs chief for the U.S. Army Indianapolis Recruiting Battalion and received the Recruiting Command's highest award in 2008 when she was named Program Specialist of the Year.