2019-2020 Media Team
Macy Gettles ~ @Gettles
WSU: Kappa Delta
BA in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, & Textiles
BA in Digital Technology & Culture (2020)
Media Intern (May 2019 - December 2019)
Graphic Designer/Media Assistant (January 2019 - May 2020)
Macy started interning at The Coug spring of 2019. She was recruited for her storytelling abilities & her unique understanding of brand design. Her contributions were seen most in caption copy, event coverage on Instagram, & in her design contributions across social + our in-house slideshow.
She is looking for jobs in social media, marketing, graphic design & fashion design. Also seeking professional connections in Southern California.
Abby Mae Larson ~ @abbys.art
WSU: Kappa Delta
BA in Digital Technology & Culture, Minor in Fine Arts (2020)
Graphic Designer (May 2018 - May 2020)
Abby started working with The Coug two years ago following her internship with apparel & design company College Hill Custom Threads. Her design work includes our menu redesigns, merch designs, gift card designs, & has updated all our major event graphics. As an educational resource for our team, Abby’s influence has been realized through our in-house slideshow & general brand aesthetic.
Abby is passionate about creating meaningful art that positively impacts her peers and greater community. She currently is looking for full-time positions in graphic design, social media, and digital marketing.
Website: www.abbymlarson.com
Harold Sackett
WSU: Phi Kappa Sigma
BA in Electrical Engineering (2020)
Media Intern (May 2019 - December 2019)
Graphic Designer/Media Assistant (January 2020 - May 2020)
Harold started interning at The Coug spring of 2019. He was recruited shortly after networking with The Coug on behalf of Barstool Sports. His contributions to The Coug’s social media were dominant on Twitter & Instagram, where he contributed content for Cougar Football event coverage on Instagram & refined the voice of our Twitter account.
Lance Lee ~ @lifewithlancelee
BA in Journalism Media Production (2017)
BA in Strategic Communication, Minor in Gender Studies (2018)
Social Media Intern (August 2016 - July 2017)
Social Media Manager (August 2017 - May 2019)
Media Director (June 2019 - Present)
We tasked Lance in 2019 to do new things with our old marketing traditions. Before COVID-19, he was studying best & worst digital marketing practices for The Coug & creating our first comprehensive media guide.
Lance trained our new social media manager & teaches our interns. He is working closely with ownership to determine what the next generation of The Coug’s Media Team will look like.
Website: www.mediabylancelee.com
Lisa thompson ~ @litlisamedia
WSU: Pi Beta Phi Alumni
BA in General Studies in Human Development, Hospitality Business Management, + Digital Technology & Culture (2021)
Media Intern (May 2019 - December 2019)
Media Assistant (January 2020 - April 2020)
Social Media Manager (May 2020 - Present)
Lisa started interning for The Coug spring 2019. She was recruited for her storytelling abilities & die hard Coug charisma. Lisa took the lead on Instagram stories in the summer & fall, before assistant managing all event coverage & daily campaigns. She spearheaded the launch of our Tik Tok & LinkedIn accounts early 2020, while also being trained in event photography & managerial responsibilities.
Lisa is The Coug’s new social media manager & intends on staying in the digital marketing industry. She is actively looking for more clients in the hospitality field interested in social media marketing.