Account Managers

Lizzie LaPonsie

Lizzie is a Strategic Communications major with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Promotional Management. Originally from Alexandria, she has loved building a life in Lafayette and staying involved in the local musical theatre community. She especially enjoyed the real-world structure of this course and the chance to learn more about herself, her strengths, and the wonderful people she worked with along the way.

Katelyn Richey

Katelyn is an Account Manager at Cypress Communication and a Strategic Communication student at the University of Louisiana. With over ten years of experience in law firms and a newly earned notary license, she brings strong organizational and client‑focused skills to her work. Katelyn has partnered with multiple non-profits and plans to continue serving the non-profit sector after graduating in May 2026.

Digital Content Director

Sophie Cramond

Sophie is a Strategic Communications major with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Promotional Management. A Covington native, she has built a meaningful life in Lafayette through balancing her communications work with teaching a fitness class at her university, launching her Sole Power platform, and leading a variety of community service initiatives. This course allowed her to grow as a digital creator and collaborator while gaining real agency-style experience. She especially appreciated the opportunity to refine her strengths, explore new aspects of strategic communication, and work alongside a team that encouraged her both personally and professionally.

Social Media Managerr

Vivian Robinson

Vivian Robinson is a Public Relations major from Lafayette, Louisiana. She has loved continuing to grow in the place she calls home and staying connected to the local community. Vivian especially appreciated the real-world structure of this course and the opportunity to learn more about herself, her strengths, and the wonderful people she worked with along the way.

Content Managers

Jacob Tracy

Jacob Tracy is a Public Relations major with a minor in Promotional Management at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Originally from New Orleans, he has enjoyed continuing his education in Lafayette while staying involved in campus and community organizations. Jacob especially appreciated the real-world structure of this course and the opportunity to learn more about his strengths, grow professionally, and collaborate with classmates along the way.

Julie Cormier

Julie is a Strategic Communications major with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Promotional Management. She is from Shreveport, LA and has loved making her mark in Lafayette through her sorority, classes, and especially through Cypress Communications. This experience has been able to push her in new ways and she hopes to use the communication skills she learned in this class in the healthcare administration field in the future.

Public Relations Manager

Olivia LaCoste

Olivia is a Strategic Communications major with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Cinema Studies. She served as the Public Relations Manager for Cypress Communications. Working for the firm has given her a better understanding of how to pitch herself and her work. She plans to work as a Talent Manager in the entertainment industry after she graduates.