As a Communications Specialist for the Consumer Products, Games and Publishing team under Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, I have the awesome task of developing stories and working with the media on all the magical things happening within Lucasfilm and National Geographic. My intergalactic adventure with Disney began in 2021 with Lucasfilm, where I had the privilege of supporting Star Wars marketing strategies for international regions abroad. In my free time, you can find me with my nose in some sort of book, taking a stroll through Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland on the hunt for more plush to add to my Winnie the Pooh collection, or swinging around a lightsaber making “vrmm” noises.

Alumni Spotlight: Jenna DePellegrini

1. What was your undergraduate experience like?

I was a part of the graduation class of 2021. I was a Public Relations and Strategic Communications major with a minor in History. I was a member of PRSSA since my freshman year at AU served as President during my senior year. I interned at the Partnership for Public Service and Strauss Media Strategies during my time at AU and worked at Kogod part-time as well.

2. Where has your career path led you since graduating?

I currently work as Communications Specialist within the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products division of the Walt Disney Company. I supports communications/ PR efforts for Lucasfilm and National Geographic franchises. Previously, I was a Marketing Assistant at Lucasfilm Studios working on domestic and international studio plans.

3. What does your current role entail?

I do public relations work for all licensed consumer products and campaign efforts in the Lucasfilm (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc.. ) and National Geographic franchises.

4. What’s one thing you love about your current job or working in public relations?

Working at Disney is truly magical! My teammates are wonderful and I love working at events like Star Wars Celebration and D23 Expo and meeting fans.

5. What’s your proudest accomplishment across your career so far?

My job at Disney is my first job out of school and I consider it a dream job. I also helped coordinate efforts to get 11 Walt Disney Products nominated for Toy of the Year Awards.
6. What’s in the future for you? (long-term career goals or anything else you’d like to talk about)

I would like to continue working in the entertainment industry working in PR.

7. How have your experiences with PRSSA supported you in your professional career?

PRSSA definitely helped me network into my current position. It also helped me gain fundamental PR skills that helped me land my internships and later the role I'm currently in.

8. What advice would you give to current AU PRSSA members to prepare for a career in public relations?

Have fun with what you do and don't feel shy to talk to people! Who never know who you might be or where your connections might take you!

9. Fun fact! (share a fun fact about yourself or a hobby you picked up over quarantine, etc)

I love reading and watching movies.