Julie Mana-Ay Perez

Julie Mana-ay Perez is a seasoned social media coordinator currently serving as the Senior Social Media Coordinator at Illinois State University since May 2021, where responsibilities include content management and strategic collaboration to enhance brand visibility. With over three years of experience in social media, Julie has successfully presented at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) conference on leveraging short-form content. Prior roles include Specialty Publications Designer at The Bakersfield Californian, focusing on magazine design and marketing, as well as positions in sports broadcasting and newspaper management during academic tenure. Julie holds a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is pursuing an MBA while holding a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from California State University, Bakersfield.