Student Spotlight: Diana Napolitano

Diana Napolitano
Syracuse, NY
Assistant Director, Government Relations at Syracuse University
July 2015 Cohort

As a lifelong resident of Syracuse, and a staff member at the University, I have always been so proud to have the Newhouse School as part of my hometown. When I first read about this new program on the University web site, the timing was perfect. I had been thinking for some time about taking up graduate work, and was researching my options. Plus, my children were no longer babies…so when Communications@Syracuse was introduced, I knew it was an opportunity I had to pursue!

I am looking forward to learning about how the field has changed—though basic principles remain the same—with top faculty and motivated fellow students.

Advertising. Very early in my career, I worked for a local marketing communications company. I was exposed to every aspect of client service, from initiating creative to developing strategic plans. It was a superb practical foundation that has served me well through the years. I look forward to building on it through the formal theory of my classes.

I hope to stay in higher education, and use what I have learned to help create a better student or employee experience, through enhanced strategic communication.