Four Wartburg students meet with Wartburg Alumni at the UNI Fast Forward Conference.
On Friday, Oct. 17, four students from the Wartburg College Department of Journalism & Communication attended the 2025 Fast Forward Conference at the University of Northern Iowa. These students included Keziah Ambundo, Chris Guerrero, Caleb Kammerer and Ali Parkhurst.
The conference is designed to connect students with industry professionals. During the conference, students were able to hear from a variety of experienced professionals in media, cinematography, marketing and other fields. Students were also given time to network with the speakers and other students at the conference. This networking opportunity extended into a lunch in the Maucker Union Food Court.
Two of the speakers for the Fast Forward Conference are Wartburg alumna. Michelle Van Dorn, 1998 Wartburg alumni, spoke about her path that led her to work with Martin Bros. as a digital and communication strategist. Hannah Dutcher, 2024 Wartburg alumni, shared how she found her way to work as a digital communications specialist for the University of Northern Iowa.
The Fast Forward Conference is sponsored by the Iowa Broadcasters Association and the IBA Foundation.
