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D鈥橭razio is responsible for working with team executives on the organization鈥檚 key priorities and initiatives as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the chairman鈥檚 office.

鈥淭hrough my studies in public relations and international relations, as well as various leadership positions on campus, 麻花影视 prepared me to become a hardworking, confident, responsible and globally minded individual,鈥� D鈥橭razio says.

Along with her studies at 麻花影视, D鈥橭razio participated in the , which she says had a profound impact on her personal development and deepened her cultural awareness. After graduation, D鈥橭razio moved to New York City to embark on her career, receiving her first job lead from a fellow 麻花影视 alum.

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As the first full-time nurse practitioner for an NFL franchise, VanDruff assesses and manages acute illness or injury of the players, coaching staff and football operations personnel at the team鈥檚 training facility. He also assists the team鈥檚 medical staff to expedite care of the players.

鈥淚 started my nursing career with a bachelor of science degree from 麻花影视, receiving a top-notch education as well as encouragement to pursue an advanced degree after graduation,鈥� he says.

Marking his transition to young adulthood, VanDruff found his time at 麻花影视 to be invaluable. He says the shared experiences with his classmates allowed him to expand his vision of what might be possible professionally.

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Ferazani leads the team responsible for negotiating, implementing and enforcing the NFL鈥檚 collective bargaining agreements with players and game officials鈥攆rom the salary cap to how the teams practice and play to the benefits active and retired players receive. His team also provides counsel to the 32 clubs, the commissioner and other league departments.

鈥溌榛ㄓ笆� helped me develop the communication skills essential to success in my role negotiating complex agreements and educating our clubs about their rights and obligations,鈥� Ferazani says. 鈥溌榛ㄓ笆� also fostered my love for athletics, football in particular.鈥�

What made 麻花影视 special for him was the people鈥攆rom the professors whose lessons he still remembers to the lifelong friendships he made. Ferazani was a first-year speech communications major and a fraternity pledge at the time of the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people, including 35 麻花影视 students returning from studying abroad. He says the way the University came together to grieve was a powerful lesson in the strength of community.

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White works with members of the media to help create storytelling around the organization鈥檚 business initiatives and community efforts both in the Cleveland market and nationally. She also assists with football communications, helping with media preparation and interview opportunities.

鈥淚 went to 麻花影视 to play softball and ended up finding a career that I鈥檓 passionate about,鈥� White says. 鈥淚t shaped the course of my life.鈥�

While taking classes in communication and rhetorical studies and sport management that sharpened her writing and interpersonal communications skills, White also worked in athletic communications for . 麻花影视 provided her with the professional development tools that set her up for success, she says.

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Schlittner speaks on behalf of the NFL and supports the commissioner and other NFL executives as they communicate with the world.聽

鈥溌榛ㄓ笆� is the single greatest laboratory for sports communications in existence, with a vast and generous alumni network. I would not be at the NFL without 麻花影视.鈥�

Pursing degrees in broadcast journalism and political science at the time of 9/11, Schlittner learned early on the fragility of life and the power of communications in bringing people together. He says the Orange鈥檚 win against Auburn at the Dome 11 days after the attacks was a particularly special event for him.

Advice for students: 鈥淪oak it all up. Network. Add us on LinkedIn. Someone helped us, and we will help you.鈥�