(left to right) Front row: Addison Rinehart, Tyler Stuart and Katie Schultz; Middle row: Matti Mergen and Ja'Neisa Hoskins; Back row: Karsen McCune, Kate Frakes and Ember Niemeier
Project Manager
Kathlene (Katie) Schultz is a junior majoring in Business Management and Marketing from Omaha, Nebraska. Katie joined Knacktive to gain real-world experience and deepen her knowledge in Project Management. She also hopes to develop her leadership skills, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Public Relations Manager
Ember Niemeier is a junior majoring in Public Relations from Jacksonville, Missouri. She joined Knacktive to make connections and get hands-on experience working in a collaborative, diverse team. She looks forward to building her message and brand development skills and becoming a well-rounded team member.
Media Manager
Tyler Stuart is a senior majoring in Video Production and Broadcast. Tyler is from Blue Springs and joined Knacktive to gain real-world experience working with an organized team, while developing the skills needed to manage and lead media professionals. After graduation, Tyler plans to start his own business, applying hands-on production and leadership experience to build and run a successful media operation.
Marketing Strategist
Ja’Neisa Hoskins is a senior majoring in Business Administration from Kansas City, Missouri. She joined Knacktive to get experience working in a collaborative and independent setting. She looks forward to gaining more experience in teamwork and marketing for a business.
Art Director
Kathryn (Kate) Frakes is a senior majoring in Graphic Design from Overland Park, Kansas. She joined Knacktive to learn what it is like to work in a professional environment with a real client and to enhance her skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and design.
Graphic Designer
Karsen McCune is a senior majoring in Graphic Design and comes from Liberty, Missouri. She joined Knacktive as an opportunity to collaborate with other students of varying skillsets and to gain experience working with real-world clients. After graduation, Karsen hopes to find a job close to Kansas City where she can put her design and illustration skills to use.
Multiplatform Content Creator
Mattilyn Mergen, also known as Matti, is a senior majoring in Agricultural Media and Advertising with a minor in Agricultural Communications from Green Ridge, Missouri. Matti joined Knacktive to strengthen her skills in content creation and gain connections with other students with different interests and skillsets.
Digital Manager
Addison Rinehart is a senior Cybersecurity major from Kearney, Missouri. She joined Knacktive for the opportunity to work on a dynamic and interdisciplinary team to gain applicable business experience. She hopes this experience will reinforce her skills in collaboration, web development, and working with a client.
