Cari Byers, ’02 MA Communication Studies, took over Premier Showgirls in 2014, an agency that books talent for events and specializes in Las Vegas showgirls. Under her leadership, the agency has expanded to produce live performances for events and a cabaret show that ran for three years. Byers said Premier Showgirls is proud of its Las Vegas roots and connection to UNLV, as well as its role as a locally based small business that gives back to the community. Byers said her UNLV experience reinforced the importance of communication in both business and life: “Listen first!” she said.  

Leon Levitt, ’79 BA Communication Studies, enjoyed a 35-year media career that took him from Washington, D.C., to Scottsdale/Phoenix and Atlanta. Now retired on the coast in Wilmington, North Carolina, he enjoys traveling, good wine, Scotch, and golf. While at UNLV, Levitt served as editor of the Yell, an experience that helped refine his thinking and shape his career in media.

Patricia Galas, ’06 BA Communication Studies, has continued her career in the hospitality industry.

John Santana, ’95 BA Communication Studies, is the supervisor of medical libraries for St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany, New York. He is also the rhythm guitarist in Kick Out the Rouge, a Kingston, New York-based rock band that performs throughout the Hudson Valley and New England. The band recently released its third album, “Late for the Future,” on all streaming platforms.

Denise Dennis, ’25 BA Criminal Justice, is a business coordinator at the UNLV International Center for Gaming Regulation, where she joined UNLV in October 2025. She began pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Illinois Chicago in October 2025 and was selected to serve as MBA Student Outreach Vice President of GMARK for the 2026-27 academic year.

Stephanie (Prisco) Liggio, ’00 BA Communication Studies, has worked in the title insurance industry for 21 years, building a book of business that includes attorneys, realtors, and mortgage professionals. She recently published a book that serves as a guide for those interested in building a political campaign or becoming more civically engaged. The guide provides a foundation for a business plan and encourages candidates to focus on issues rather than the pageantry surrounding elections.