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The Runner — Lessons Learned and Lives Changed: Alumni Voices
“I loved my time at CSUB as a student! I made friends and contacts that I’ll always know because of that time of our lives. Some have since become best friends in my life. Being in The Runner and taking communications classes gave me the foundation for the career path I have today in public relations, especially at the university. It allowed me to take chances, learn as much as I could, ask questions and start connecting with others in the community. I wouldn’t have the position I am today without CSUB, and I’m forever grateful to those who have poured into me and helped me along the way. Especially Jen Burger, who was my adviser in The Runner and professor of several classes during my time at CSUB,” said Shelby Parker, B.A. in communications with a concentration in journalism, class of 2015.
CSUB Alumni Association Mentorship Guide
The `Runner Alumni Mentor Program provides a Mentorship Guide for the mentors and mentees with resources, tips and best practices for the duration of the program’s cohort/season. My mentee and I were featured in the 2025-26 academic year guide.
VoyageLA
VoyageLA reached out to me about doing a profile on the work I do and create.
50th Anniversary Gala : The Runner
On planning committee/attended meetings for the early stages of The Runner 50th Anniversary celebrations. Noted on the event’s program with a special
The Paley Center for Media | Paley Fest 2025 - The Amy Sherman-Palladino Multiverse
Being a member of the Paley Center for Media, I submitted my question for the Amy Sherman-Palladino Multiverse event, and it was selected (as one of two questions) during the Q&A portion.
Swiftcast
The #1 Taylor Swift Podcast | Sharing my story of the “Shake It Off” video shoot
Shake It Off Music Video with Taylor Swift
Shake It Off Outtakes Video #7 - The Band, The Fans and The Extras
Carrie Underwood’s XM Radio Station, Carrie’s Country | Take the Wheel
Carrie’s fans and friends share their favorite songs and stories.
LA Dreaming Podcast
I talked with Michelle Ares for her podcast on all things Paley Fest — an event dedicated to TV lovers, celebrating the best in television.
VoyageLA - Meet Shelby of CSU Bakersfield
A short Q&A for young professionals in the media field.
Thought Catalog
I had a couple non-fiction pieces published on the digital platform.
UMG Nashville - Pressroom
Lady Antebellum 747 Surprise - Music City
The Boot
Lady Antebellum 747 Surprises
747 Music City Surprise - Lady A
Nash Country Weekly
The unveiling of Merle Haggard’s Boxcar Bungalow - a short feature I wrote for Nash Country Weekly - It was published online the day of, and in the magazine later that week.
TV SHOW TAPINGS
Faculty & Staff page on CSUB website
`Runner Bridge Mentor Website
Celebrating The Runner 50th Anniversary
On the committee for CSUB’s student newspaper, The Runner’s 50th anniversary - Helping plan events, catch-up interview with Editor-In-Chief
Friends who write together, stay together
The Runner 50th celebration interview for Athena Skapinakis and myself - about our friendship and time on The Runner staff to coworkers at the university.
`Runner Alumni Mentor Program
Featured in various promo materials, encouraging people to sign up to be mentors.
Warner Bros. Studios Instagram account
WB Tour Hollywood used my photo from the Holidays Made Here: Lunch at Lorelai’s event promotion to buy tickets in 2018.