Luke Ponds

Luke Ponds is an experienced professional in public relations and communications, currently serving as an Awards & Publicity Coordinator at Focus Features since November 2023. Prior to this role, Luke worked at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP as a Communications & PR Coordinator from April 2022 to November 2023. Previous positions include PR Coordinator/Junior Creative at 79 West Creative, Events & Marketing Assistant for the Town of Mooresville NC, and Keyholder at UNTUCKit. Luke's early experiences encompass managerial training and team member roles at vineyard vines and Chick-fil-A, along with serving as an America Reads Tutor for the Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education. Academically, Luke holds a Master of Science degree in Public Relations & Corporate Communications from New York University and a Bachelor's Degree in American Studies and Management & Society from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.