Episode 88 -- Michael Minjares

Episode 88 -- Michael Minjares

Michael Minjares (89') and (95') is the director of Grants Management at Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, or as Minjares comically calls himself, "The Director of Random."  As a director, Minjares still taps into what he learned at SDSU as a journalism major. Tune into this episode that dives into the nature of grant writing and how multifaceted SDSU's journalism program really is.  "Where Ya At?" is a podcast focused on the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. Each week, during the Fall and Spring semesters, host Josh Suchon (Class of 1996) interviews alumni to learn about their experiences as college students, entering the workforce, key steps in their professional development, advice they'd give to current students, and details about how they covered a specific story.

Episode 87 -- Capt Mark McDonough

Capt. Mark McDonough (’24) attended SDSU in July 2023, four years after graduating from the United States Naval Academy and commissioning into the United States Marine Corps. McDonough is a Communication Strategy and Operations officer, commonly known as a public affairs officer, and attended SDSU’s Mass Communication program as part of his professional military education and career development. In this episode, McDonough gives listeners an inside look at leading public affairs efforts at the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. "Where Ya At?" is a podcast focused on the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. Each week, during the Fall and Spring semesters, host Josh Suchon (Class of 1996) interviews alumni to learn about their experiences as college students, entering the workforce, key steps in their professional development, advice they'd give to current students, and details about how they covered a specific story.

Episode 86 -- Thomas Neumann

Thomas Neumann (95') found his way to newsrooms all across the country. As the current Editor in Chief of Athlon Sports, a varied digital and print publication, Neumann leads reporters to strive for greatness.  In this episode, Neumann discusses his journey through journalism and finding his balance with sports journalism.  "Where Ya At?" is a podcast focused on the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. Each week, during the Fall and Spring semesters, host Josh Suchon (Class of 1996) interviews alumni to learn about their experiences as college students, entering the workforce, key steps in their professional development, advice they'd give to current students, and details about how they covered a specific story.

Episode 85 -- Rain Garcia

Rain Garcia ('24) is the CEO of Garcia Media Works, a social media and digital marketing agency. Garcia founded the agency shortly after graduating and now handles the social media for businesses across the country.  In this episode, she talks about what a customized social media strategy looks like and the ups and downs of starting your own business.  "Where Ya At?" is a podcast focused on the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. Each week, during the Fall and Spring semesters, host Josh Suchon (Class of 1996) interviews alumni to learn about their experiences as college students, entering the workforce, key steps in their professional development, advice they'd give to current students, and details about how they covered a specific story.

Episode 84 -- Elsa Sevilla

Elsa Sevilla is an Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker who took on SDSU as a Political Science and Media major.  Sevilla is the creator of KPBS/PBS's long-running, award-winning docuseries, Historical Places. Sevilla is a TV storyteller and a journalist historian and speaks on documentary work, shaping media representation and what it means to have community support.  "Where Ya At?" is a podcast focused on the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. Each week, during the Fall and Spring semesters, host Josh Suchon (Class of 1996) interviews alumni to learn about their experiences as college students, entering the workforce, key steps in their professional development, advice they'd give to current students, and details about how they covered a specific story.