Emily Belmonte

Graduation year: 2017

Current job position/title and company: Associate, Healthcare Media – Weber Shandwick

Clubs/activities: Her Campus, Fashion for Philanthropy, MODE Magazine and Fordham Speaks

Why I chose my job: I wanted to further my experience in healthcare PR. Having been introduced to the industry during a college internship, I was eager to learn more about healthcare communications, specifically supporting pharmaceutical companies, and work closely with the media to tell the real-life stories of patients and caregivers, as well as scientists and clinical trial investigators at the forefront.

Advice for current Fordham students: It’s never too early to start networking! Whether its connecting with a Fordham alum on LinkedIn, attending a job fair or grabbing coffee with a professor who has experience in your field, it’s important to establish these relationships early on in your career so that you can learn from the experience of others and continue to grow your connections over time.